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WIU Campuses Closed Jan. 16; Winter Weather Advisory Jan. 17
January 15, 2024
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - Both the Western Illinois University Macomb and Quad Cities campuses will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 through 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 due to negative temperatures and dangerous windchill. Both campuses will remain under a winter weather advisory Wednesday, Jan. 17.
University residence halls will remain open, and students are welcome to continue moving in. Go West buses will operate on normal routes. For the most up-to-date route information, please refer to the Go West Transit app, Go West on Facebook, or Twitter (@wiugowest).
When the University is closed, employees will be dismissed from and paid for their regular working shift. Employees working in essential positions may be required to work their regular hours during a total shutdown. The determination of essential versus nonessential employees will be made by the supervisor based on the nature of the advisory situation.
The WIU policy on limiting University operations due to emergency conditions is available in the Administrative Procedures Handbook at wiu.edu/policies/emergency.php.
Winter Weather Advisory
During a weather advisory, the University will generally remain open, ensuring that campus buildings are accessible. However, it is the personal responsibility of faculty, staff and students to use their judgment regarding attendance and travel conditions. Supervisors are urged to plan for continued operations, recognizing that University offices may be short-staffed or closed during the advisory.
Employees currently working remotely are encouraged to continue doing so, or they may take leave with the approval of their supervisors. Essential employees may be required to work their regular hours on campus during a weather advisory, as determined by their supervisors based on the nature of the situation.
Warming Centers
Due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for the region, Corbin/Olson residence halls are designated as warming centers for area residents.
Corbin and Olson and the University Union, on the Macomb campus, will be open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. for anyone in need of a place to warm up. Drinking water refilling stations are located on the first floors of Corbin and Olson halls.
For information on winter driving conditions in Illinois, visit gettingaroundillinois.com.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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