This notice is from the archives of The Notice Board. Information contained in this notice was accurate at the time of publication but may no longer be so.
Based on recent developments in Hong Kong, conditions are potentially unsafe for University of Lethbridge travellers to Hong Kong and specifically to specific university campuses.
If you are, or know of others, at one of these universities and require evacuation, please contact International SOS (see below) to discuss evacuation options. The specific universities are as follows: Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University, City University of Hong Kong.
International SOS advisors have not yet issued an advisory for all travellers in Hong Kong to evacuate and the risk level has NOT been escalated to “stand-by” or “evacuate.” However, it is acknowledged that the situation is not the same at all universities, and International SOS and Campus Safety encourage all U of L travellers to monitor their alerts for the latest updates on the situation.
Students at other universities in the region may also want to leave Hong Kong, and SOS can always assist with travel arrangements where required.
When contacting International SOS for assistance, please report the U of L membership number (27AYCA545904) and keep in mind that they will make their best effort to assist as they work through the various challenges in the area.
Please call International SOS Scholastic Assistance Center at: 1-215-942 8478.
Information and advice on travel is also available by contacting Toby Clark, Manager, Insurance and Risk, at 403-329-2099 or clarkt@uleth.ca during regular office hours. Please contact Security Services at 403-329-2345 after hours.
Students are reminded, per the Student Safety Abroad Policy, that prior to participating in any University-related activity outside of Canada, you must register your travel plans with the University through the Campus Safety Travel Abroad Registry and obtain the required authorizations to travel.
For more on International SOS: http://www.uleth.ca/risk-and-safety-services/international-sos
For the International SOS country travel report, follow: https://www.internationalsos.com/member-zone
For more information on travelling out of country: http://www.uleth.ca/risk-and-safety-services/university-travel-outside-canada-0
Contact:
Toby Clark | clarkt@uleth.ca | 403-329-2099