Boston University to Reopen on Tuesday After Major Storm
Leadership praises tireless work of staff to clear the campus and make it safe, allowing classes and work to resume after closure on Monday
BU’s campuses were cleared and ready to reopen in time for classes on Tuesday. Photo by Madison Ingersoll (CAS’27)
Boston University to Reopen on Tuesday After Major Storm
Leadership praises tireless work of staff clearing campuses and making them safe, allowing classes and work to resume after Monday’s closure
Boston University will reopen all three of its campuses on Tuesday, with classes, research, and work resuming following a major storm that dumped upwards of two feet of snow in some parts of Greater Boston, forcing the school to close on Monday.
University leaders say they are encouraging faculty, staff, and supervisors to offer flexibility and understanding, knowing that weather, traffic, and travel conditions may affect arrival times on the Charles River, Fenway, and Medical campuses. Community members should use their best judgment and prioritize safety when making travel decisions, officials say.
“I want to extend my sincere thanks to our Facilities, Dining, Police, Public Safety, and other essential teams for their extraordinary work during this storm,” Derek Howe, BU’s senior vice president for operations, says. “While much of our community stayed warm at home, these colleagues were on campus around the clock—clearing snow, keeping buildings operational, ensuring access to essential services, and helping our campuses remain safe and functional. Their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to Boston University do not go unnoticed, and we are deeply grateful for everything they do.”
On West Campus, Harry Agganis Way will be closed to vehicular traffic, with the exception of the BU Shuttle, because of necessary snow-piling there and BU’s snow-melting operations, as BU Facilities works to remove snow from campus lots, alleyways, roadways and sidewalks. However, the Agganis Arena garage and loading dock area will remain accessible to vehicular traffic, both to and from, by way of Buick Street.
In the event of any building or water issues on the Charles River Campus or Fenway Campus, Facilities Management & Operations will have increased staffing on site. Employees should call 617-353-2105 with any concerns, or for issues on the Medical Campus, call 617-358-4144.
The storm, which began Sunday morning and continued into Monday, was major by any New England standard, leaving New Englanders shoveling out for hours to clear their cars, driveways and walkways after the biggest snow storm in four years. No snowfall records were set in Southern New England, but the totals were impressive for a 24-hour period that saw Boston receive 18.6 inches, Milton 21.4 inches, Worcester 18.6 inches, and Providence almost 17 inches, according to the Boston Globe.
While the snow was falling, people in many households across the region were glued to their televisions Sunday afternoon to see if the New England Patriots would beat the Denver Broncos and advance to Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8. Perhaps the final score, 10-7 Patriots, made shoveling a little less strenuous.