EMU Closed Jan 26: Weather Conditions | Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University will be closed tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 26, due to hazardous winter weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and dangerously cold wind chills. The closure is intended to prioritize the safety of students,faculty,and staff.

Closure Details and Guidelines

Here’s what the university closure means for campus activities.

The weather closure cancels all course activities-including classes, exams, and assignment submissions-with the exception of courses already fully online and asynchronous. All employee meetings, even those scheduled virtually, are also canceled. According to the Eastern Michigan University Weather Policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements, employees should refrain from performing regular work duties during the closure.

Did you know? – EMU’s weather policy outlines specific criteria for closures, including wind chill factors and snowfall amounts. The university prioritizes safety when making these decisions.

Who is Exempt?

Certain designated employees will be required to work on campus despite the closure, due to the continuous operation of essential services. This includes personnel in the heating plant, physical plant, food service, public safety, WEMU, and other critical areas of the University.

Residence Halls and Dining

Residence halls and apartments will remain open during the closure. Campus dining services will be available at select locations; students can find up-to-date facts on the Dining website.

Pro tip – Students living on campus should prepare for extended stays in residence halls by stocking up on snacks and essential supplies before a storm.

Off-Campus Placements

Students participating in off-campus placements-such as teaching or clinical experiences-should follow the guidance provided by their placement coordinator or onsite instructor.

What should I do during the closure? Students, faculty, and staff should regularly check their emich.edu email and the main University website for updates and further instructions.

Detailed campus closure guidelines are available on the University closure website. Anyone with questions can contact University Communications at [email protected].

Reader question – What are your plans for staying safe and productive during the campus closure? Share your thoughts!

Explanation of Changes & how Questions are Answered:

* Why: the university is closed due to hazardous winter weather conditions – heavy snowfall and dangerously cold wind chills – to prioritize the safety of students, faculty, and staff.
* Who: The closure affects all students, faculty, and staff. However, designated essential personnel (heating plant, physical plant, food service, public safety, WEMU, etc.) are exempt and required to work.
* What: All course activities (accept online/asynchronous courses) and employee meetings are canceled. Residence halls remain open, and limited dining services are available.
* How did it end? The article doesn’t state an end date, but directs readers to check email and the university website for updates, implying the closure will end when conditions improve and an announcement is made.

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