Weather Closure: Monday, February 23 Open or Close Alert Message
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Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus Monday, February 23.  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
• 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
All offices and in-person activities are canceled for the day. In-person classes are canceled but may be held remotely at the discretion of faculty. 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 supervisors as appropriate. Staff whose work requires on-campus presence should follow supervisor guidance. 

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.

Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility as we work to keep our community safe during the storm.

Moochul Shin

Moochul Shin headshot
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Chair of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering
203 Sleith Hall
Phone: 413-796-2202

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012
MS in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
BS in Civil Engineering, Hanyang University, 2006

Experiences

  • Professor, Western New England University, 2025–Present
  • Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2023–Present
  • Chair of Construction Management, 2023–Present
  • Interim Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2022–2023
  • Interim Chair of Construction Management, 2022–2023
  • Associate Professor, Western New England University, 2019–2025
  • Assistant Professor, Western New England University, 2013–2019
  • Postdoc, RailTEC, University of Illinois, 2012–2013
  • Army Surveyor, 30th Division, 2002–2004

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Research Interests

  • Retrofitting and repair of infrastructure systems
  • Structural applications of smart and innovative materials (shape memory alloy, fiber reinforced polymer etc.)
  • Railroad track structures (prestressed concrete crossties and fastening systems)
  • Multi-hazard analysis
  • Hybrid Simulations
  • Advanced modeling and nonlinear finite elements analysis
  • Design and behavior of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures