In response to updated weather advisories, we have made the following changes to Loyola’s operations plan: All non-Law classes after 3:15 p.m. CT are canceled. Law classes after 4:55 p.m. CT will be conducted remotely. Liberal Leave is in effect at 3:15 p.m. CT. University operations will be suspended on Wednesday. All classes are canceled and the campus will be closed to non-essential personnel. All classes and operations will resume remotely on Thursday and continue remotely through Friday. Campus will remain closed to non-essential personnel on Thursday and Friday.
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The latest forecasts indicate that Francine will make landfall south of Baton Rouge as a category 2 hurricane by Wednesday afternoon. In the New Orleans metro area, winds are expected to strengthen around 10 a.m. CT on Wednesday, with conditions worsening through late morning. Peak storm conditions are anticipated around 3 p.m. in our area, bringing sustained winds of 45 mph and gusts up to 70 mph on our campus. The storm is expected to move inland quickly, with conditions improving substantially by 8 p.m. We anticipate Francine will exit south Louisiana by noon on Thursday.
In order to ensure the safety of our community as we prepare for and clean up after this weather system, we have made the following updates to this week’s university operations:
Tuesday, September 10
All non-Law classes starting at or after 3:15 p.m. CT are canceled.
Law classes starting at or after 4:55 p.m. CT will be conducted remotely.
Liberal Leave is in effect at 3:15 p.m. CT; non-essential employees should leave campus as their schedules allow. Essential employees should be in direct contact with their supervisor(s) regarding their work responsibilities and schedule.
Monroe Library, the Danna Student Center (including Iggy's Cupboard), Student Health Services, the University Counseling Center and the Sports Complex will close at 5 p.m. CT.
Campus dining remains open for regular hours.
Wednesday, September 11
University operations will be suspended. All classes are canceled and the campus will be closed except for essential operations. Essential employees should be in direct contact with their supervisor(s) to discuss work responsibilities and schedule.
Thursday, September 12
All classes and operations will resume remotely.
Campus will remain closed to non-essential personnel.
Faculty and supervisors should be flexible with remote attendance based on students’ and employees’ individual impacts from the storm.
Essential employees should be in direct contact with their supervisor(s) regarding their work responsibilities and schedule.
No Mass will be held at The Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle & Tom Benson Jesuit Center.
Friday, September 13
All classes and operations will continue remotely.
Campus will remain closed to non-essential employees.
Faculty and supervisors are urged to accommodate remote attendance based on individual circumstances.
Essential employees should be in direct contact with their supervisor(s) regarding their work responsibilities and schedule.
No Mass will be held at The Chapel of St. Ignatius and Gayle & Tom Benson Jesuit Center.
Plans will be made for reopening facilities after we assess Francine’s impact on our campus. For the latest university information, please check Loyola’s Emergency Information page.
Now is the time to prepare for potential impact from this storm. Please assemble your emergency supplies and finalize your hurricane preparedness plans. If you plan to evacuate, ensure you have ample time to reach your destination before storm conditions make travel unsafe.
We will share another update this evening at or about 7 p.m. CT.