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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.

 

Cultural Education

United & Mutually Equal (U&ME)

Embrace Our Diversity

United & Mutually Equal (U&ME) is a multicultural student organization that is open to all students of Western New England University who have a desire to learn about people from different cultural backgrounds and ethnicities. The primary purpose of U&ME is to celebrate our differences and embrace our diversity throughout the campus, as well as promote ideals of mutual equality, respect, and social justice. One way this is accomplished is through a variety of events and activities the club sponsors, such as campus-wide cultural dinners, inspirational speakers, and festivals, just to name a few. The club encourages its members to embrace opportunities to celebrate our similarities and engage in meaningful discussions about our differences.

The organization is also highly recognized for sponsoring the Annual Christmas Party for preschool-age children, for serving dinner at various women's shelters, the Ebony Food Festival & Gospel Concert, and for planning the first World Fest, which has now become part of our annual traditions. While this organization does focus on the greater Springfield community, it acts as a support system for students of color as well as a team to meet the needs of students on campus.

Weekly Meetings

U&ME meetings are every Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Campus Center A.

Latin Food Fest
Asian Food Fest
Latin Food Fest
Ebony Food Fest
Asian Food Fest
Asian Food Fest

Contact Information

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Office of Cultural Education and Inclusion
Campus Center 231, 233A

413-796-2369