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Campus Closing Early on Tuesday, Feb. 18

Arkansas State University is closing all academic and business offices at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in response to the incoming inclement weather.

However, while regular business offices are not open, the campus continues to operate. Essential personnel who maintain on-campus activities, including University Housing, Dining Services and Facilities Management, will report to work. Employees who are uncertain about their status as “essential personnel” are encouraged to check with their supervisor.

Full-time employees who track working hours can submit their time as “Authorized Leave.”

Revised Facility Hours:

  • Dining Services will operate the Acansa Dining Hall until 7 p.m.  The retail locations in the Reng Student Union will stay open until at least 1:30 p.m.  Einstein's and the Aspretto Coffee Cart will close at 12:15 p.m.
  • The Dean B. Ellis Library will close at 12:15 p.m.  

  • The Reng Student Union will be open for on-campus student usage until 8 p.m.

  • The Red WOLF Center will close at 12:15 p.m. 

  • The A-State Bookstore will announce changes to their operating hours via their official social media accounts.

Event Updates and Rescheduling:

All campus residents are reminded to monitor official university media, including official social media accounts for updates. 

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870-972-2093

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