NEWS

Please check back to this page for updates on campus operations.

Classes are back on regular schedules as of Thursday, Oct. 3.

Home athletic events scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, and beyond are set to proceed as scheduled.

Power & Campus Safety

Power crews, both local and from Alabama and other states, have made significant progress restoring power to the city. Main campus, the Center for Teacher Education, and Oakland Mill have power restored. Residential students in College-owned, off-campus housing still without power are asked to call 803.944.1344 to be moved onto campus or for other assistance.

As facilities staff continue to inspect trees in the aftermath of Helene, all are urged to continue to use caution when moving about campus. Trees are still vulnerable due to saturated ground and loosened limbs.

To buildings, the most major damage reported on campus has been in the Summerland Honors House, and the third and fourth floors of the Science & Mathematics building. As a result, the Summerland Honors House, and the fourth floor and half of the third floor of the Science & Mathematics building are closed. Damage will be assessed further next week.

Charging stations are available for students, faculty & staff at the Center for Teacher Education. Check local municipal authorities' social media for more information on charging stations, showers, and other resources for those without utilities.

Students, if you are unable to return to campus for class, or if you have other needs for the College to know, please notify StudentSuccess@newberry.edu, and your professors directly if able. Faculty can use the same email address regarding individual student returns or concerns.

Faculty & staff, if you are unable to return to campus, please notify your supervisor or Human.Resources@newberry.edu.

Meals & Provisions

Kaufmann Dining Hall, Freshens, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and the Pod (Science & Math building) have resumed normal operating hours.

For those without power or the ability to purchase food, there are several opportunities for free meals and water in the community:

• Bottled water and ready-to-eat meals at the Newberry County Sheriff's Office, 550 Wilson Rd. All day as long as supplies last.

• Spaghetti plates (with corn, salad, rolls, dessert & beverage) free with College ID, courtesy of Linda Wise Floyd and Kameka Wilson Griffin, 3584 Grant Ave., apartment 23A. Thursday from 3:30 p.m. as long as supplies last.

• Hotdogs, courtesy of the Newberry YMCA, 8220 Jollystreet Rd, Newberry. Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11:30 a.m. as long as supplies last.

Serving Our Neighbors

In the wake of Helene, many in our community have sustained damage to homes, vehicles and yards, and cleanup will continue for some time. Many are still without power. The College is coordinating volunteer efforts in our community.

We're looking for students, faculty, staff, or contracted staff members living in Newberry County who need support with small clean-up efforts; or those who are willing to volunteer to help those who do.

If you need clean-up assistance, click here.

If you'd like to volunteer, click here.

Assistance for Hurricane Recovery

Federal assistance is available to eligible individuals and families affected by Helene in 13 designated South Carolina counties, including Newberry. To apply for FEMA aid, click here.

Also, if your food spoils because of the power outage, your homeowner's insurance may be able to help pay to replace your food. Most standard homeowners' insurance policies cover up to $500 in food loss after a power outage, but only if the cause of the outage is covered by your policy. Please reach out to your insurance provider for details.

Newberry Medical Center of Newberry College

The clinic at Darby Nursing & Health Science Center, operated by Newberry Hospital, reopened Tuesday. Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mental Health

The Office of Mental Health Counseling is offering virtual counseling sessions for students Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here to schedule an appointment.

Activities

OL Casey Fitness Center is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the back door only.

The Wright Hall mail center is operating on normal hours, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The pool is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The game room is open from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Coming Events

On Thursday, Oct. 3, students can look forward to an ultimate frisbee tournament, beginning at 6 p.m. on Walker Field. Register for the tournament with k.powell@newberry.edu. That evening at 9 p.m. in Kohn Lecture Hall, join the Office of Student Life for Spongebob trivia.

Kickoff for Saturday's football game has been moved to 1 p.m. to allow our friends from Mars Hill (north of Asheville, North Carolina) enough time to navigate home safely with the help of daylight. In addition to recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, the College will offer free tickets and recognition to employees of the City of Newberry, Newberry Electric Cooperative, Aramark, Metz Culinary Management, Allied Security, and local law enforcement. These personnel will also be able to enjoy the hospitality suites in Founders Field House during the game, with snacks and drinks. All this is a small token of gratitude for their ongoing hard work in the wake of Helene.

The Mars Hill Lions and their surrounding communities have been devastated by Hurricane Helene. Newberry College invites supporters to help one of our South Atlantic Conference schools in need. Some local students having lost everything, and their ability to attend college is in jeopardy, compounded by the grief that comes with the destruction. A gift to the Mars Hill Scholarship Fund will ensure that not only immediate needs are met, but also the long-term needs these students face as they finish their degrees in the face of financial ruin for their families. Click here to donate to help the students of Mars Hill.

In the community, Newberry Oktoberfest, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19.

Family Weekend, originally planned for Oct. 4-5, has been rescheduled for Oct. 25-26.

Fall Break, scheduled for Oct. 10-11, will proceed as planned.

For More Information

Parents are asked to call Campus Security at 803.940.0672 if communication with students is urgently needed. Students: call Campus Security if you need assistance or transportation across campus.

Send general questions to Michael.Smith@newberry.edu.

Faculty & staff are encouraged to email human.resources@newberry.edu for questions and support.

Stay tuned to this page, campus email, and Newberry College social media for continued updates.