Holiday Recess Update and Important Information: Faculty & Staff Community

Evans Hall will be closed to the public from 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2. 

During this time doors will be locked, and the heat will be turned down in most of the building. 

All exterior doors and office suite doors will be locked throughout the recess.  You will need a valid Yale SOM ID to enter the building during this period.

Yale Security will maintain a 24/7 presence at Yale SOM throughout the recess.

Approved Evans Hall parking access will always work throughout the recess.

To promote sustainability and reduce expenses during the recess, the building will be reduced to 60 degrees, so you should dress accordingly if you plan to be here during the break. 

If you encounter any building maintenance problems while you are here, please contact a security officer or call the Yale Control Center at 203 432 6888.

• The mailroom will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2.
• Friday, December 29 will be the only exception and the mailroom will be open.
•  Incoming overnight parcels and Express mail will not be available at SOM from December 21 through January 2; to avoid delay, have packages delivered to your residence.

• Dec 18-21: McNay Café 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Charley’s Place open with 1 station.
• Dec 22 – Jan 1: Closed for Holiday recess.
• Jan 2 -12: McNay Café 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• Jan 2-5: Charley’s Place closed.
• Jan 8-12: Charley’s Place open 1 station.
• Jan 15: McNay Café and Charley’s Place closed.
• Jan 16-19: McNay Café 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Charley’s Place open with 1 station.
• Jan 22: Charley’s Place and McNay Café open to normal operations.

Some improvement/maintenance/repair projects will be underway during the recess.  If you encounter crews, please avoid their work areas for the safety of all.  The following work is scheduled:

• Upgrades to media services equipment in several classrooms
• Elevator C will be closed December 27 & 28 for floor replacement (nr CDO)
• Window replacement on 3rd floor South Mezzanine
• Carpet cleaning throughout Evans Hall

A partial custodial team will also be deep cleaning various parts of Evans Hall throughout the break.

Please be extra cautious during the holidays.

Stay alert when walking around campus, and feel free to request an escort if you have to walk alone. Download the LiveSafe app and checkout these important safety links :

• It's Your Yale- Holiday Safety Tips
• It's Your Yale - Stay Safe on Campus