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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

Longmeadow Native and Author John Glynn to Speak at Western New England University on October 24

Published: October 14, 2019 | Categories: All News

October is LGBT History Month

Photo of John Glynn

Western New England University will host author John Glynn on Thursday, October 24, at 4:00 p.m. in Sleith Hall Wood Auditorium on the University campus. A reception will follow the presentation. This event is free and open to the public.

Glynn will discuss Out East his memoir which chronicles his coming-of-age in a summer share, as he came to terms with being gay. Glynn is currently an editor at Hanover Square Press, an imprint of HarperCollins. He grew up in Longmeadow, MA, and lives in New York City. Out East was named the Best Book of May 2019 for Entertainment Weekly, TIME Magazine, and Cosmopolitan, and was Oprah Magazine's Best LGBTQ Book of 2019.

This event is sponsored by Student Affairs Steerage Rock LGBTQ Fund, the D'Amour Library, and the Office of Spiritual Life. For more information contact Vicky Ludwig at vludwig@wne.edu / 413-796-2265 or Sheila Hanifin at sheila.hanifin@wne.edu / 413-782-1628.