Holiday schedule: Dec. 24 to Jan. 4

This year, Concordia is observing a holiday schedule from Wednesday, December 24, 2014, to Sunday, January 4, 2015.

No classes or other instructional activities will occur.* Staff, faculty and graduate students with appropriate Concordia-issued ID cards will have access to offices, studios and laboratories; undergraduate students require a letter from their respective departments for access.

Find out more about holiday-time energy-conservation measures at Concordia. These affect ventilation, temperatures and lighting. The university’s policy on working outside the hours of operation or in isolation is available online.

*Please note that certain exceptions may apply, including privatized and Executive MBA courses.

Shuttle bus service

• Shuttle buses will not run from December 24 to January 4. There is a special holiday schedule for December 18 to 23 and January 5 and 6. The full shuttle schedule is available here. The regular schedule resumes January 7.

R. Howard Webster and Georges P. Vanier libraries

• Both libraries are open 24 hours until December 18. On December 19, they will close at 9 p.m.
• From December 19 to January 6, hours for all library services vary widely. Check the Libraries web page for full details.
• December 24 to December 26: Closed.
• December 30 to January 2: Closed.
• To access the R. Howard Webster Library in the J.W. McConnell Building, use the Mackay Street entrance.

Campus Retail Stores

• The bookstores, computer stores and Digital Stores are closed from December 24 to January 4.

Food services

• Chartwells food service units are closed December 24 to January 4.
• In accordance with the meal-plan agreement, the last meal service this year will be available at lunch on December 23. Service resumes January 5 for dinner (both campuses).

Parking

• Parking in the J.W. McConnell Building is closed from December 24 to January 4.
• Loyola parking remains open.
• Faubourg Tower parking is closed on December 25 only.

Tunnel access

• Tunnels on the Sir George Williams Campus are closed after 11 p.m. on December 23 until 7 a.m. on January 5.

Daycare

• Sir George Williams Campus: Operational on December 29 and 30. 
• Garderie des P'tit Profs Loyola: Closed from December 22 to January 4. 

Workout facilities

• Le Gym (downtown) is closed from December 22 at 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on January 5.
• Le Centre (Loyola Campus) is closed from December 23 at 6 p.m. to January 2. On January 2, it will operate from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. On January 3 and 4, Le Centre is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and regular hours resume January 5 at 6:30 a.m.

Ed Meagher Arena

• Closed from December 24 to 31.
• Open January 1 from 3 to 7 p.m.
• From January 2 to 4, watch the Theresa Humes hockey tournament.
• The arena reopens January 5 at 7 a.m.

Stinger Dome

• From December 22 to 27, no activities are scheduled.
• On December 28 to 31 and on January 2, the Dome is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
• Closed January 1
• Open January 3 from 5 to 10 p.m.
• Open January 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Regular schedule resumes January 5

Gymnasium (Loyola)

• Closed from December 20 to 25 and from December 30 to January 4
• Open December 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. and December 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• From December 28 to 30, watch the women's basketball tournament.
• The regular schedule resumes January 5.

Employee Assistance Program

• The Employee Assistance Program remains available to employees around the clock, seven days a week. For support and service, contact Concordia’s external provider, Shepell-fgi, at the following numbers:

English services: 1-800-387-4765
French services: 1-800-361-5676

Multi-faith Chaplaincy

• The chaplaincy continues to host some events and meetings. Visit its Facebook page for information.

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