Following the lead of several other public universities in the state, Western Illinois University will cancel all classes next week - March 16th through the 20th.
In addition, classes will resume the following week but only in what the university calls "an alternative format," and continue in that format until at least April 3rd.
Thursday Western announced residence halls will re-open this weekend following spring break, and students returning to campus must check in when they arrive. Dining services will be available.
Faculty and staff are expected to resume their normal work schedules next week, even though classes have been canceled.
Campus events involving more than 50 people, are canceled, through April 3rd. International travel and summer abroad trips have also been canceled.
