After the ice storms that brought Missouri Southern life to a standstill, University officials hope to have the campus functional within the week.”All the offices will be open for faculty and staff, unless we have another outage,” said Bob Harrington, director of the physical plant.Students wishing to take finals may contact their professors on a case-by-case basis. Power has been sporadic throughout the week and residential students have been encouraged to head home as soon as possible. However those students unable to leave do have the option to stay.”As long as the power is on we’re OK,” said acting vice president for business affairs, Rob Yust.Other campus events, including holiday concerts and graduation should also continue as planned. Students should report for graduation at 8:30 a.m., the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.Students who still need to obtain their caps and gowns may pick those up at the Registrar’s Office, Hearnes Hall Room 100, beginning at 7:30 a.m., Saturday.A reception will be held in Young Gymnasium following the ceremony.