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Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. The campus will remain closed through Monday, and we expect to resume normal operations on Tuesday morning. If conditions change, we will share updates promptly. 

Campus Services During the Closure 

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available. Public Safety and Facilities will be on campus throughout the storm, and the following services are expected to remain open or staffed: 

  • Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty) 
  • Dining 
  • Computer Labs 
  • Facilities/Housekeeping 
  • University Operator 
  • Health Services (TBD by Director) 

Students living on campus should expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety. 

Classes and Work During the Closure 

Students 
Scheduled face-to-face classes will not take place on campus. At the discretion of faculty, some in-person classes may be held remotely. Faculty will communicate directly, so please check your email and course site for updates. 

Classes that are already scheduled to be fully remote will continue as usual unless otherwise communicated by your instructor.  

Staff 
Staff who are able to work remotely should coordinate with their supervisors as appropriate. 

Staying Informed 

The University’s Inclement Weather Policy is available on the WNE website via the homepage banner. We will communicate any changes or reopening details through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

 

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Cole Strzelecki '25

Hometown: Westbrook, CT
Major: Creative Writing

The Creative Writing major at Western New England University will combine your passion for writing and love of literature to help you hone your writing technique and critical thinking skills to that of a literary professional. The major offers a rigorous “apprenticeship” in creative writing, which will develop your understanding of literary forms and tropes, and provide the appropriate background in literary and intellectual history.

Creative Writing

Cole Strzelecki

Real Students. Real News.

The budding journalists and witty writers for The Westerner, the student-run newspaper on campus, live and breathe by their motto: Real students. Real news.

As editor-in-chief, I have gained many leadership skills, and I can now confidently stand in front of a group of my peers and give them direction on a project. I’ve learned how to facilitate discussion and general communication through group meetings and informational writing.

Many of the moments I have in working on The Westerner, whether holding a general meeting or organizing an edition of the paper with my E-Board, stand out as significant memories. I’ll always remember the highs, excitements, hardships, and lows. What stands out the most in these moments is the people by my side during them. I’ve met so many people in my three years working on The Westerner, and I’ve developed a connection with all of them. From seeing their excitement in publishing a new issue to the many times we go off-topic during meetings, I enjoy every moment I get with the club members, whom I can call my friends. This club will always be a special part of my life and career at Western New England University.