Campus Closed Due to Inclement Weather

W ALERT: Due to the enhanced threat of severe weather from Hurricane Francine, all classes, events and activities are canceled for tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 12). All campus offices will be closed. Students should check Canvas to learn about course expectations.

Food Services will be closed for breakfast and will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. Subway will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Starbucks will be closed.

The weather forecast shows periods of heavy rainfall in the morning. During periods of heavy rain, some areas on campus are prone to flooding. Please use caution if you park your vehicle in the following areas: Fifth Avenue (front of library), MSCW Drive (front of post office), 10th Street South (front of Cromwell Hall), and Northwest corner of Goen Hall. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact The W Police Department at (662) 241-7777.

Difficult travel conditions are possible and travel is strongly discouraged. Please be safe.

The campus community is encouraged to monitor W ALERT, university email and the website, and stay tuned to local media outlets for updates.

The university plans to resume normal operations Friday, Sept. 13.

 

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Event Series Queer Aesthetics

Queer Aesthetics

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

As part of her provost fellowship that focuses on the W’s strategic priorities of community engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion, philosophy professor Dr. Jill Drouillard has curated this exhibition that highlights artwork from the LGBTQ+ community.  The exhibition is part of a series of initiatives that focuses on queer visibility in an effort to […]

African Masks from the Permanent Collection

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

This exhibition features a set of masks from central Africa. Little was known about this collection until recently when Dr. Brittany Sheldon, an art historian specializing in African art, was able to identify the ethnic group for each mask. She posits that the masks are quality copies of original masks used in ceremonies and are […]

Zeta Week: Zoven- Breast Cancer Walk and Balloon Release

Gazebo

A breast cancer walk will be taken place in the memory of those who have passed away due to breast cancer and for those who are surviers of breast cancer. Balloon will be realsed for those who have passed. Hosted by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., I.D.E.A.L. Woman, Phi Beta […]

Event Series Queer Aesthetics

Queer Aesthetics

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

As part of her provost fellowship that focuses on the W’s strategic priorities of community engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion, philosophy professor Dr. Jill Drouillard has curated this exhibition that highlights artwork from the LGBTQ+ community.  The exhibition is part of a series of initiatives that focuses on queer visibility in an effort to […]

African Masks from the Permanent Collection

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

This exhibition features a set of masks from central Africa. Little was known about this collection until recently when Dr. Brittany Sheldon, an art historian specializing in African art, was able to identify the ethnic group for each mask. She posits that the masks are quality copies of original masks used in ceremonies and are […]

Bling a Bra

W Room

YBLA will be hosting a Bling a Bra event in honor of Breast Cancer. Bras will be donated to American Cancer Society. Hosted by: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Young Black Leadership Association Additional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8447137

Zeta Week: ApocolypZe

Stark Recreation

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will be hosting a line dancing class in Stark Recreation. This will be a fun and energetic time. Hosted by: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, IncorporatedAdditional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8486244

Lowndes County Alumni Chapter Welty Preview

Shattuck Hall

Join us Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Shattuck Hall for a 2022 Welty Symposium preview and enjoy a 1950s diner-style dinner featuring cheeseburger sliders, Reuben sliders, mini grilled cheese sandwiches, French fry shooters, and mini milkshakes. Dinner is included with your event registration.Please register by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, […]