The below message was sent to the WSU campus Wednesday afternoon:
Because of anticipated inclement weather on Thursday, Feb. 17, Wichita State University will close campus operations; however, instructors are encouraged to hold classes remotely if possible.
Students, faculty and staff are asked not to come to campus.
- Students: Check your WSU email or Blackboard with information regarding classes. Housing and Residence Life remains open.
- Staff: Employees are not expected to perform work during the declared inclement weather event. Only employees identified as critical to maintaining campus operations are asked to come to campus. If you have any questions, reach out to your supervisor.
- Faculty: Instructors are asked not to hold class on campus. You are encouraged to make every effort to hold class remotely and communicate that decision via WSU email or Blackboard to your students. If you choose to cancel class, please communicate immediately with students.
- Student employees: Only student employees identified as critical to maintaining campus operations are asked to come to campus. If you have any questions, reach out to your supervisor.
We understand there are employees who must still report to campus to oversee facilities, public safety, and research activities; and we appreciate your dedication and contributions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Shirley Lefever, interim provost
Werner Golling, vice president for finance and administration
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Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
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