Deaton says MU will make up for snow days

Posted to On Campus by Jimmy Hibsch at 2:32 p.m., Feb. 3, 2011

Chancellor Brady Deaton announced at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday that classes will resume Friday.

MU will decide how to proceed with makeup classes, missed exams and appropriate adjustments to the academic calendar soon. At the least, the university is expected to push the final exam schedule back, holding reading day on Friday, May 6 and beginning exams the following Monday.

A news release acknowledged that weather conditions might prevent some individual faculty members from resuming class. If faculty members must cancel class, the release encourages the instructor to inform students via Blackboard of MyZou as soon as the decision is made.

"While Campus Facilities crews have worked 24/7 to clear snow and make the campus as safe as possible, students and employees should take care when walking, because it has not been possible to completely remove snow and ice from various walkways and areas," the release stated.

City buses will travel via snow routes, and the release encourages students to utilize them.

"Thanks to everyone for your dedication, patience and hard work to handle this historic weather emergency in true Mizzou spirit!" the release stated.