Emergency blog from The University of Washington Bothell

Email delivery delay

UPDATE 4:23 p.m.: The technical issue that caused a delay in inbound and outbound email messages in the @UW.edu domain has been fixed, and UW-IT expects that email will return to normal delivery times by tomorrow morning. UW-IT is continuing to monitor system recovery, including a backlog of emails being processed.

UPDATE 10:42 a.m.: Inbound and outbound email messages in the @UW.edu domain remain significantly delayed. Consider using alternative methods of communication for time-sensitive issues until this incident is fully resolved.

No estimated restoration time is available. Users are reporting that they are receiving most emails from outside the UW.

Original message: The University of Washington email system is experiencing some delays in receiving and sending emails due to a technical issue. UW Information Technology engineers are actively working with the vendor, who is deploying a possible fix.

Between 8 p.m. on Monday and 2 a.m. today, some inbound emails to UW accounts may have been lost and are not recoverable. Outbound @uw.edu messages were not lost. UW IT does not have an estimated time for a resolution. UW IT does not have an estimated time for a resolution.

Posted August 20, 2024 8:14 am

ALL CLEAR. Thank you for participating in the Active Threat Drill. We hope it was a helpful exercise. 

If you did not receive a text alert about the drill, opt-in to receive UW Alerts to be notified of an incident on campus. 

A reminder about resources to help you prepare for future incidents: 

Posted May 6, 2024 10:16 am

Alert May 6, 10 a.m.: Active Threat DRILL ONLY. Secure in place. We will send an all clear after the drill.

During the drill, stay in your classroom or office and review/discuss how you would respond in a true emergency. 

If you are with people who did not receive a text alert about the drill, encourage them to opt-in to receive UW Alerts to be notified of an incident on campus. 

Other resources to review: 

Posted May 6, 2024 10:07 am

Alert Update 12:49pm: Assault on campus

Police still searching for suspect in 4th degree assault on campus. Fourth degree is a grade given to less serious forms of crimes. No immediate harm, but remain vigilant.

Posted April 24, 2024 1:17 pm

Alert: Assault on campus at 11:15a

Police are searching for the suspect: male, red beard, 5’10, gray backpack, and beige shirt. If you see something, call 911. Unidentified suspect headed in the Gateway Park direction.

Posted April 24, 2024 11:52 am

All clear: Regular operations today.

All clear: Campus will resume regular operations today, Friday, Jan. 19. At this point all campus and area roadways are bare and wet, and the forecast calls for temperatures to continue warming throughout the day.

Posted: Jan. 19, 2024, 6:37 a.m.

Posted January 19, 2024 6:37 am

Suspended operations all day 1/18. Classes and services conducted remotely.

Road and sidewalk conditions on campus remain icy. In light of this, the UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus will be on suspended operations all day today, Thursday, Jan. 18. Campus is closed and classes and services will be conducted remotely.

The Terrace Dining Pavilion will be open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. with all locations inside the pavilion serving food. The Market Pod and Gold Brew will be closed due to the campus closure.

Exception: Essential staff will report to campus as usual, and student housing will be open and operational.

We will continue to monitor conditions and will send additional information for Friday, Jan. 19, by 7 a.m. Please stay safe.

Posted January 18, 2024 5:01 am

Suspended operations all day 1/17. Classes and services conducted remotely.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Weather conditions have changed significantly since our last update, and the campus and surrounding areas are still experiencing icy conditions. In light of this, the UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus will be on suspended operations all day today, Wednesday, Jan. 17. Campus is closed and classes and services will be conducted remotely.

Exception: Essential staff will report to campus as usual, and student housing will be open and operational.

The Terrace Dining Pavilion will be open 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. with all locations inside the pavilion serving food. The Market Pod and Gold Brew will be closed due to the campus closure.

We will continue to monitor conditions and will send additional information for Thursday, Jan. 18, by 5 a.m. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience.

Posted January 17, 2024 8:45 am

Suspended operations 1/16 at 5:30 p.m., late start 1/17

In light of the National Weather Service advisory for potential freezing rain this evening and conditions lasting until the morning, the UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus will be on remote operations after 5:30 p.m. today [campus will be closed; classes and services will be conducted remotely] and will have a late start at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual, and student housing will be open and operational.

Posted January 16, 2024 2:57 pm