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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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2019 Teaching Excellence Award Finalists Announced

Published: March 12, 2019 | Categories: Faculty, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Business, All News
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The Western New England University Teaching Excellence Award Committee has carefully reviewed nominations and chosen the finalists for the 2019 Teaching Excellence Award.

This year's finalists are:

College of Arts and Sciences
Meri Clark (History)
Nuwan De Silva (Chemistry)
Brenda Garton-Sjoberg (Communication)

College of Business
Melissa Knott (Management)

College of Engineering
Chang Hoon Lee (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

The Teaching Excellence Award recipient will be announce by the end of April 2019. The award will be formally presented at the 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18.

To help with their final selection, the Teaching Excellence Award Committee welcomes any additional input regarding the nominees that you wish to share, such as a letter of support or a personal anecdote. Please submit support materials electronically by noon on Friday, March 29, to Jackie Scalzo, Assistant to the Provost, at jackie.scalzo@wne.edu.

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