Thanksgiving Break is just around the corner! Thanksgiving break starts Wed., Nov. 26, for students, and Thurs., Nov. 27 for staff and faculty. Here’s a look at what’s open and closed on campus during break, as well as resources for those traveling home.

Heading home

Transportation

(Via plane): Uber transport is available for students traveling to/from Lehigh Valley International Airport. Find details on how to request transportation to the airport.

(Via bus): The Easton Bus Terminal connects Downtown Easton with New York City and other areas via the following bus lines:

• LANTA Bus (www.lantabus.com) – Lehigh and Northampton Transit Authority
• Trans-Bridge (www.transbridgebus.com)
• Greyhound (www.greyhound.com)

Sustainability reminder

Remember when you leave your space for Thanksgiving Break to do these four simple acts to save resources:

1. Turn off the lights, AC, and close the windows.
2. Empty your trash, recycling, and compost into the proper waste collection areas.
3. Unplug electronics to save phantom energy.
4. Bring your reusable water bottle, cutlery, and a bag to use on your trip for a low-waste adventure!

Staying on campus

Students invited to enjoy dinner at the President’s House

If you are planning to be on campus over Thanksgiving Break, President Nicole Hurd and her family invite you to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner 1:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 27, at the President’s House.

Please register if you would like to attend. Your response is requested no later than Mon., Nov. 24. REGISTER

Bailey Health Center

Bailey Health Center will close at 4 p.m. Tues., Nov. 25, and reopen Mon., Dec. 1. Students on campus in need of care can visit healthcenter.lafayette.edu/hours for options. Reminder: If you have medications to pick up at the health center, please stop in during regular open hours prior to Thanksgiving Break.

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center follows the College hours for Thanksgiving Break. The center will follow regular hours Mon., Nov. 24, and Tues., Nov. 25. The Counseling Center will close at 2 p.m. Wed., Nov. 26, and reopen at 8:45 a.m. Mon., Dec. 1.

Dining Services

All dining locations will be closed Wed., Nov. 26, through Sat., Nov. 29. Dining locations will have modified hours Tues., Nov. 25, and Sun., Nov. 30. All dining locations resume normal business hours Mon., Dec. 1. SCHEDULE

Please note: During Thanksgiving break, Dining Services will stock the Pard Pantry with a variety of packaged meals and snacks for students remaining on campus.

LaFarM

LaFarm will offer its annual Thanksgiving produce basket filled with sweet potato, butternut squash, green cabbage, bok choy, daikon radish, garlic, and tomato sauce. It will be for sale on the LaFarm online market from Mon., Nov. 17, to Fri., Nov. 21, for $30. The basket will be available for pickup at ECO Café in Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center Tues., Nov. 25.

Lafayette College Libraries

Skillman Library will close 5 p.m. Tues., Nov. 25, and be open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wed., Nov. 26. Skillman will be closed Nov. 27-29 and reopen 6 p.m. Sun., Nov. 30. Kirby Library will close 5 p.m. Tues., Nov. 25, and be closed Nov. 26-30, reopening 9 a.m. Mon., Dec. 1. Extended hours begin Mon., Dec. 1.

Pard to Pard, College thrift store

The thrift store will be closed Wed., Nov. 26, and will reopen for its final hours of the semester Tues., Dec. 2.

Recreation Services

The recreation and fitness center will operate on an amended schedule Mon., Nov. 24, through Sun., Nov. 30. The center will be closed Thurs., Nov. 28 through Sat., Nov. 29. The swimming pool will be closed Tues., Nov. 25, through Sun., Nov. 30.

Residence Life

Residence halls remain open during break.

Transportation

The LCAT shuttle will not run during Thanksgiving Break. There will still be an Uber option for non-emergency transportation to a doctor/hospital.