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Published March 12, 2016

MONROE, La. — After consulting with law enforcement, the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ administration has decided to extend the University closure through Tuesday, March 15.

Hazardous road conditions continue to affect travel off campus, so motorists are strongly discouraged from driving during this time.

To all employees: If you have experienced issues due to rains and flooding, please contact your direct supervisor if you feel conditions will prevent you from returning to work on Wednesday, March 16th. 

To all students: If you have experienced issues due to rains and flooding, please contact your professors if you feel conditions will prevent you from returning to campus on Wednesday, March 16th. They will work with you to make necessary accommodations. 

Please note the following information:

• Activity Center will be opened 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.

• Library hours will be Sunday, 12 – 5 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday, regular hours.

• Schulze Cafeteria will be open 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. 

• SUB and Starbucks closed Monday and Tuesday.

• Campus mail services will be available from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. 

• Final examinations for courses in the first 8-weeks of the semester will be given on Wednesday, March 16. Final grades for that part-of-term will be due at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 21. 

• Classes for the second 8-weeks of the semester will begin on Thursday, March 17. The last date for adding courses in that part-of-term will be Friday, March 18. 

• For campus emergencies and reports of flooding, please contact the University Police at 318-342-5350.

• Today, the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ men’s basketball team took on UT Arlington in the semifinals of the SBC Championship. The team wore gold ribbons in support of those who have been affected by the flood. 

Please know that the safety of students and employees is the University’s number one priority. Therefore, we are taking every possible precaution necessary in order to ensure that our community remains safe during this time. Please stay safe and continue to check your e-mail and the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ homepage for time sensitive information.