The snow caused several local and area schools to cancel classes today, including Lawrence public schools, Kansas University and Haskell Indian Nations University.

Kansas University freshman Kent Szlauderbach, 19, bundled up this morning for a walk to the campus library to study. KU canceled classes today - the first time since February 2004.

The following universities have canceled classes today:

¢ The KU campus is closed today. Emergency staffing only.

¢ Haskell Indian Nations University closed today.

The following school districts have canceled classes today because of winter weather:

¢ USD 497 Lawrence

¢ USD 348 Baldwin

¢ USD 458 Basehor-Linwood

¢ USD 491 Eudora

¢ USD 342 McLouth

¢ USD 341 Oskaloosa

¢ USD 343 Perry-Lecompton

¢ USD 434 Santa Fe Trail

¢ USD 464 Tonganoxie

Other closings today:

¢ Baker University School of Nursing campus in Topeka closed today.

¢ Ballard Community Center closed today.

¢ Bishop Seabury Academy closed today.

¢ Blue Lias, a performance scheduled tonight at Spooner Hall, is canceled.

¢ Brookcreek Learning Center closed today.

¢ Corpus Christi Catholic School closed today.

¢ Douglas County Science Fair registration is delayed until 10 a.m.

¢ Douglas County Senior Services has canceled all services today.

¢ Eudora United Methodist Church’s Ash Wednesday services have been canceled today.

¢ First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, has canceled all afternoon and evening activities today.

¢ First Christian Church: Ash Wednesday services, Youth Group and AWANA canceled.

¢ First United Methodist Church Kids First Preschool and Discover Day canceled today.

¢ First Southern Baptist Church has canceled all activities tonight.

¢ Green Pastures Preschool closed today.

¢ Head Start closed today.

¢ Hilltop Child Development Center closed today.

¢ Independence Incorporated is closed and has canceled all transportation.

¢ Immanuel Lutheran Church (15th & Kasold) canceled its 7 a.m. worship service today.

¢ Lawrence Apple Users Group meeting for tonight has been canceled.

¢ Lawrence Arts Center Preschool closed today, and all classes are canceled.

¢ Lawrence Diploma Completion Program closed today.

¢ Lawrence Gymnastics Parent’s Morning Out Meeting is canceled today.

¢ Lawrence Meals on Wheels canceled today.

¢ Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has canceled morning recreational and nature center activities and classes. Toddler Open Gym, held at theCommunity Building, has also been canceled but aquatic programs are being held as scheduled at the Indoor Aquatic Center. Dates and times of make-up classes for the recreational activities will be determined and provided to participants. All Recreation facilities opened as scheduled and are available for public use. A determination on evening classes and programs being held will be made by 3 p.m. today.

¢ McLouth Municipal Court session tonight is canceled.

¢ Pinnacle Career Institute canceled morning classes only.

¢ Prairie Moon School canceled today.

¢ Princeton Children’s Center closed today.

¢ Raintree Montessori closed today.

¢ Stepping Stones closed today.

¢ Sunshine Acres Montessori School will be closed today.

¢ Sylvan Learning Center evening classes will not be held today.

¢ Tonganoxie Public Library will be closed today.

¢ Trinity Lutheran Church’s morning Ash Wednesday service is canceled.

¢ Veritas Christian School will be closed today.

¢ Weight Watchers 10 a.m. and noon meetings canceled today at the Lawrence Center.

¢ Wednesdays at Liberty Hall is canceled today.