Emergency/Weather Alerts

JANUARY 29, 2026 • 9:00 am

Following several days of closings due to recent weather conditions, Centenary College reopened on Thursday, January 29. All buildings are open and operational. Caution is urged for people navigating campus, however. Patches of ice remain in some areas, and the ice on rooftops is melting and may fall.

While the campus is open, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to make the best decision for their safety if they live in areas where travel continues to be dangerous. Dr. Karen Soul, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, says students who will miss class must inform their instructors, faculty must inform their department chair and my office, and staff must notify their supervisor.

The College is grateful to the individuals in Dining Services, Facilities, Public Safety, and Residence Life for above and beyond work and care.

Dining services, today, include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Late night dining service will resume Monday, February 2.

Please see below for the Thursday's food service options:

Café Dining:
Breakfast from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dinner from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
No late-night meal in the Café (returning on Monday, February 2)

Randle's Grill Dining:

Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Starbucks:

Hours: 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

january 28, 2026 • 6:44 pm • A MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST KAREN SOUL

Dear Campus Community,

As the temperatures drop, areas of campus are refreezing. Please be extremely careful navigating campus. In particular, the lower entrance to Anderson is very icy and ice sheets are dropping from buildings, including Magale Library and Hamilton Hall. If you can, please remain off campus until tomorrow.

Facilities Services is working diligently to clear walkways, spread salt, and block off hazardous areas. Tomorrow morning, please allow extra time to get to your class or office.

Thank you for your continued caution and care,

Karen

january 28, 2029 • 3:49 pm •A MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST KAREN SOUL

Dear Campus Community,

After receiving confirmation of clear road and campus conditions, I am so happy to let you know that Centenary College will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 29. I appreciate your patience over the past few days and I am looking forward to seeing you on campus.

All buildings will be open and operational. Dining services will include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Late night dining service will resume Monday, February 2.

If you live in an area where travel conditions are not clear or are questionable, please make the best decision for your safety. Students who will miss class must inform their instructors, faculty must inform their department chair and my office, and staff must notify their supervisor.

The College is so grateful to the individuals in Dining Services, Facilities, Public Safety, and Residence Life for above and beyond work and care. You truly make Centenary a great place to be!

Have a great day,

Karen

Please see below for the Thursday's food service options:

Café Dining:

Breakfast from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00a.m.
Lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dinner from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
No late-night meal in the Café (returning on Monday, February 2)

Randle's Grill Dining:

Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Starbucks:

Hours: 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

January 27, 2026 • 6:02 pm • A message from Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Karen Soul

Dear Students,

For the safety of our dining staff, we are modifying the dining hours for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28.

Food service in the Café will include:

Brunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dinner from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
NO late night meal in the Café

Randles and Starbucks will be closed. We sincerely apologize for the change and appreciate your understanding.

Sincerely,

Karen

January 27, 2026 • 4:08 pm • A message from Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Karen Soul

Dear Campus Community,

We have been closely monitoring the weather and, with many roads still closed and the slippery conditions on sidewalks on campus, Centenary will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28.

Classes may be held virtually at the discretion of the instructor. Faculty are requested to notify students via email and Canvas about class meetings tomorrow.

Campus food service in the Café will remain open according to the schedule below:

Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28
- Breakfast from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
- Lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Dinner from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- NO late night meal in the Café
Thursday, January 28: Regular operations resume, we hope! (watch for any necessary changes by email)

Also tomorrow, Randles will serve from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Starbucks will serve from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Magale Library, the Fitness Center, the SUB desk, Randle’s, and all academic buildings will remain closed through Wednesday. Key card access to these buildings will not be available while the campus is closed.

Please monitor changing weather and travel conditions and be cautious when walking around campus.

Please check your Centenary email, centenary.edu/updates, and the College’s official social media channels for further updates. If you have an emergency, contact DPS at 318-869-5000 or 318-207-0007.

Stay safe and warm,

Karen

Dining Hours for Wednesday, January 28

Due to current weather conditions, our hours of operation for Wednesday, January 28th will be:

Breakfast: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Starbucks: 8:00 am- 6:00 pm
Randles: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

January 27, 2026 • 10:30 am • A message from Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Karen Soul

Dear Campus Community,

Centenary College will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28. However, due to continued hazardous travel conditions in some areas, the campus may have limited operations, including some virtual classes and office closures. I will send a follow-up email later this afternoon with additional information.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to check travel conditions in their area and make decisions accordingly. Students are requested to notify instructors of necessary absences, instructors are requested to notify students of any virtual class meetings, and staff are requested to notify supervisors of any necessary absences.

Campus food service in the Café will resume regular service operations tomorrow including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Today, the Café will serve brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner bags will be available for pick up at brunch as no dinner will be served in the Café.

Please continue to be cautious when walking around campus and watch for snow or ice sliding from rooftops.

Please check your Centenary email, centenary.edu/updates, and the College’s official social media channels for further updates. If you have an emergency, contact DPS at 318-869-5000 or 318-207-0007.

Thank you again to our Department of Public Safety, Dining Services, Facilities Services, and Residence Life for keeping the campus safe.

Have a good day,
Karen

January 26, 2026 • 10:58 am • A message from Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Karen Soul to students

Due to the continued freezing temperatures and ice, the Centenary campus will remain closed through tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. Classes may be held virtually at the discretion of the instructor. Students should check their email and Canvas for announcements from their instructors.

Campus food service in the Café will remain open according to the schedule below:

Today, Monday, January 26
- Brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; dinner bags available for pick up during this time
- NO dinner meal in the cafe
Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27
- Brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; dinner bags available for pick up during this time
- NO dinner meal in the café
Wednesday, January 28: Regular operations resume (watch for any necessary changes by email)

Magale Library, the Fitness Center, the SUB desk, Randle’s, and all academic buildings will remain closed through Tuesday. Key card access to these buildings will not be available while the campus is closed.

Please monitor changing weather and travel conditions and be cautious when walking around campus over the next few days as surfaces continue to thaw and re-freeze. In addition, please watch for snow or ice sliding from rooftops.

Thank you again to our Department of Public Safety, Dining Services, Facilities Services, and Residence Life for keeping the campus safe.

With warm wishes,

Karen

January 25, 2026 • 10:13 a.m. • A message from Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Karen Soul

Dear Centenary campus community,

I am happy to report that the Centenary College campus remains operational with heat, electricity, and even hot food! However, due to the ongoing freezing temperatures across the region and to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the Centenary campus will be closed and classes are canceled for Monday, January 26.

Campus food service in the Café will remain open according to the schedule below:

Today, Sunday, January 25
Brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; dinner bags available for pick up during this time
NO dinner meal in the cafe
Tomorrow, Monday, January 26
Brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; dinner bags available for pick up during this time
NO dinner meal in the cafe
Tuesday, January 27: Regular operations resume (watch for any necessary changes by email)

Magale Library, the Fitness Center, the SUB desk, Randle’s, and all academic buildings will remain closed through Monday. Key card access to these buildings will not be available while the campus is closed.

All community members are urged to remain vigilant to changing weather and travel conditions and to exercise extreme caution when walking around campus over the next few days as surfaces continue to thaw and re-freeze. In addition, please watch for snow or ice sliding from rooftops.

Please continue to check your Centenary email, centenary.edu/updates, and the College’s official social media channels for further updates. If you have an emergency, contact DPS at 318-869-5000 or 318-207-0007.

Thank you to our Department of Public Safety, Dining Services, Facilities Services, and Residence Life for ensuring a safe and operational campus!

With warm wishes,
Karen

January 23, 2026

Centenary College is closely monitoring the weather and receiving reports directly from the weather service and emergency preparedness officials.

If the campus should lose power, we have emergency staff and plans in place:
- The residence halls and large buildings won’t have direct heat, but they retain heat reasonably well for a couple of days, so they won’t be too uncomfortable.
- The campus receives electricity from different parts of the grid, so even if one part of campus loses power there are usually other locations we can open so that students can get warm, take showers, and/or charge phones and electronics.
- We work closely with SWEPCO, the local power company, and are considered a high priority, receiving immediate attention.
The dining services team has prepared ahead for this possibility. Since we use gas for cooking, they can still serve hot meals even without electricity.
Key people in dining services, residence life, student life, and other areas live on or within walking distance of campus, so we can still maintain safety and essential services even if the roads close. DPS and Facilities Services maintain emergency-maintenance and 24-hour coverage regardless of weather or road conditions.
We are not cancelling classes today, Friday, January 23 because icy conditions aren’t expected until well after classes end. We have not yet made a determination on Monday, but if we cancel or delay classes an email will go out to students, updates will be linked from the front page of our website, and shared on social media.
Road conditions are expected to be hazardous starting tonight and into the weekend. Anyone who is planning to travel home this weekend should leave in time to ensure that the storm does not catch them on the road. If students have individual situations that may result in missing classes, they should communicate directly with their professor.

As of January 23, 2026 • 11:00 a.m.

Closures:

Magale Library will be closed January 24 and January 25, 2026.
Meadows Museum of Art will be closed January 24 and January 25, 2026.
Centenary Fitness Center will be closed beginning Friday, January 23 at 7 pm through Sunday, January 25.

From VP Bob Blue • January 23, 2026 10:56 am

Dining Hall Operations:

Due to recent weather updates, Dining hours of operation for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday will be: Brunch between 11 am and 2 pm. There will also be dinner to-go bags available for pick up

Please arrive on time, as the dining hall will be closing at 2 pm!

Athletic Event Cancellations:

Men's and Women's Basketball - Centenary's men's and women's basketball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader against Texas Lutheran University in the Gold Dome on Saturday has been postponed due to the potential for hazardous winter weather this weekend. Friday's games remain as scheduled. Read more >