WEATHER UPDATES: Southern University closing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday due to Tropical Storm Francine

WEATHER UPDATES: Southern University closing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday due to Tropical Storm Francine

Southern University's Baton Rouge campuses are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Francine. Out of an abundance of caution, campuses will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Normal operations are expected to resume on Thursday, Sept. 12 at noon. This closure affects all classes, business operations, and activities at Southern University and A&M College, Southern University Law Center, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

Students who reside in on-campus housing are encouraged to shelter in place or to go home if it is safe to do so. Students should also stay in touch with their parents/guardians to communicate campus updates and other information.

Campus dining hours are adjusted as follows:

Tuesday
Dunn Dining Hall
Regular Hours for All Meals
Closing at 8 p.m.

Mayberry Dining Hall
Regular Hours for All Meals
Closing at 7 p.m.

Student Union Food Court
Closing at 1 p.m.

Wednesday
Dunn Dining Hall
Brunch
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dinner
4-6 p.m.

Mayberry Dining Hall
Closed

Student Union Food Court
Closed

Thursday
TBD, weather conditions permitting.

Announcements related to classes, campus operations and activities will be disseminated via campus email, campus websites and social media, and the Jags Safe app. To sign up for Jags Safe, download the app on any mobile device or go to subr.edu/jagssafe.

Continue to:

• Check your campus email.
• Follow official Southern University social media channels.
• Charge all mobile devices.
• Prepare for any power outages by having flashlights and batteries, and at least a three-day supply of food and water.

For more emergency preparedness information, go to RedStickReady.com.