NATCHITOCHES – All Northwestern State University campuses will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 and Wednesday, Jan. 17 due to expected winter conditions. Administrators will make a decision on Wednesday regarding classes for the remainder of the week.
“It is with an abundance of caution that we have decided to cancel classes on Tuesday and Wednesday when there are possible power outages and dangerous driving conditions throughout the region,” said NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones. “We encourage everyone to monitor their local weather conditions and use whatever precautions are necessary during the hard freeze that is expected in the coming days.”
All essential employees should report if weather conditions permit.
The MLK celebration planned for Monday, Jan. 15 will be postponed.
Campus dining facilities will have modified hours for residential students. Dining hours are as follows:
Jan. 15: Iberville: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Chick-Fil-A 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Jan. 16: Iberville: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Chick-Fil-A 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Jan. 17: Iberville: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Chick-Fil-A 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Updates will be posted on NSU’s website, www.nsula.edu, as well as the university’s social media channels.
