YPSILANTI -- Eastern Michigan University will delay the start of classes this morning until 12:30 p.m. due to poor weather conditions. Offices for faculty and staff will open at 11 a.m.
Campus closure guidelines can be found on the University closure website.
Residence halls and apartments will remain open. Campus dining/food service during the morning will be available at The Commons, Eastern Eateries and CrossRoads MarketPlace.
Due to the 24/7 nature of some campus operations, certain designated personnel such as heating plant, physical plant, food service, public safety, WEMU and other employees within specific areas of the University may be required to work during the morning hours. All other employees should remain at home in accordance with the Eastern Michigan University Weather Policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements. During the period of closure, all employees are expected to check the University closure website and other media sources to receive updates regarding the closure and reopening of campus.
University leaders are closely monitoring the situation and will communicate additional information as warranted. Students, faculty and staff should monitor their emich.edu email and the main University website for further updates. If you have not signed up for the RAVE emergency text alert system, please do so at www.emich.edu/alerts/.
November 12, 2019
Written by:
Walter Kraft
Media Contact:
Geoff Larcom
glarcom@emich.edu
734-487-4400