Minnesota State Mankato to Shift Non-Essential Operations to Remote Status on Monday, March 16 Because of Forecasted Winter Storm
Mankato, Minn. – Due to the forecasted winter storm, Minnesota State University, Mankato will shift all non-essential operations to remote status on Monday, March 16 at the following locations: Mankato, Edina, Normandale Community College and St. Paul College.
Remote classes
Faculty will post specific instructions regarding in-person class engagement in the class D2L space no later than 7 a.m. on Monday, March 16. If an in-person class cannot be delivered remotely, faculty will post instructions about student engagement and expectations. Students should contact faculty if they are unable to participate in classes due to weather issues.
Remote work
Facilities Management staff, weather-essential employees and employees without remote access should report to work as normal. Staff with remote work capabilities should plan to work remotely on Monday. Employees with questions about their work schedules or remote options should contact their supervisors.
What’s closed and open on campus
The Children’s House on the Mankato campus will also be closed Monday, March 16.
On the Mankato campus, residence halls and the University Dining Center will remain open Monday. Centennial Student Union and Otto Recreation Center will be open, but may have modified hours.
Offices and services at all campuses will be available remotely on Monday where possible. Please check websites for more details on how to access services.
The University’s Mankato campus operations will open again Tuesday, March 17 at 6 a.m., and all in-person classes on Tuesday will be held as scheduled.
Any additional Minnesota State Mankato weather updates will be posted at www.mnsu.edu.
Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 15,721 students, is part of the Minnesota State system, which includes 26 colleges and seven universities.
