Weather Closure: Tuesday, January 26 Open or Close Alert Message
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Due to continued winter weather impacts and slow overnight recovery conditions, Western New England University will remain closed on Tuesday. All classes, offices, and in-person activities are canceled for the day. We expect to resume normal operations on Wednesday morning, and will provide updates should conditions change.

Campus Services During the Closure

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available for students living on campus. The following services are expected to remain open or staffed:

  • Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty)
  • Dining (modified hours as needed)
  • Public Safety
  • Facilities/Housekeeping
  • University Operator
  • Health Services (TBD by Director)

Students living on campus should continue to expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety.

Classes and Remote Work

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. Any changes or reopening information will be shared through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

Thank you for your flexibility and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of our campus community.  A special THANK YOU to the Facilities and Public Safety teams for all their hard work and dedication during this significant storm!

Medical garden

Native Medicinal Garden

Natural Medicinal Healing And Research

History

The term “Pharmacognosy” was first coined by C.A. Seydler in 1815. The term refers to the science or knowledge of drugs or medicines derived from natural sources. The collection of plants for medicinal uses dates back to the ancient Sumerians in 2500 B.C. It is well known that Native Americans provided the only medical remedies for the treatment of various diseases obtained by the early settlers when they came to this country. 

Purpose

To promote an understanding of the medicinal uses of native New England plants as they relate to the profession of pharmacy. This medicinal garden will help bridge the past with the future for our pharmacy learners.

Educational Program

This program was founded and is led by Clinical Professor Anthony E. Zimmermann, Department of Pharmacy Practice, and other members of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. It was started on August 17, 2011, and is an ongoing project. Students, faculty, and staff will care for the garden and gain invaluable insight into the growth, development, and potential uses of these medicinal plants. The medicinal plants are currently being used for research purposes, classroom instruction, and hands-on summer camp. To obtain more information on each medicinal plant, a QR code is embedded on the sign.

Native Medicinal Garden

The Native Medicinal Garden is administered by the Department of Pharmacy Practice. It includes over 20 different medicinal plants identified by metal placards, 12 of which are native. The majority are perennial plants. 

The Garden is located between Emerson Hall and the Center for Sciences and Pharmacy Building. We invite everyone to come by and enjoy the garden.

WNE Garden Catalog

WNE Garden Catalog

Click here to view the current list of medicinal plants found in the WNE Native Medicinal Garden.

WNE Garden Catalog

Map of Medicinal Gardens Worldwide

Map of Medicinal Gardens Worldwide

Click here to view an interactive map showing medicinal gardens across the world.

Map
Regional Pharmacy Medicinal Gardens

Regional Pharmacy Medicinal Gardens

Click here to view pharmacy medicinal gardens located across our region.

Regional Gardens