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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.

 

University News

Engineers Tackle Solar Decathlon Design Challenge

Published: May 06, 2019 | Categories: All News, Engineering
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Students from Western New England University again partnered with Technological University of Panama to compete at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon Design Challenge Weekend April 12-14 in Golden, CO. The University teams successfully competed as Team PANAMASS in 2015 in the Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean.

As a finalist, the team presented its Design Solution to industry-recognized jurors at the Design Challenge Weekend held at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, CO.

The competition is designed to inspire and recognize the students the DOE sees as the future of the construction industry, who are prepared to integrate critical building science skills in design, engineering, sustainability, and construction.