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DSU to Resume Normal Operations Friday, Feb. 4

By February 2, 2022

UPDATE 2.3.22:Due to an unexpected change in the weather pattern, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Bolivar County that is in effect Thursday night through midnight Friday.

According to the NWS statement, freezing rain is expected Thursday evening through late Thursday night causing additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. With present temperatures below freezing, and those temperatures expected to persist, conditions created slick spots on roadways, mainly on bridges and overpasses. Those in affected areas should be prepared for slippery roads and use caution while driving. Downed tree limbs and power outages may also occur.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Delta State University campus will be closed for faculty, staff and students on Friday, Feb. 4. Residence halls and the cafeteria will remain open and will follow normal hours of operation. Employees are requested to contact their supervisor for work arrangements, and students should log in to Canvas for academic instructions for the day.

University administration will continue to monitor this evolving weather event. Updates and notifications of campus status will be available at www.deltastate.edu, the university’s Facebook page (facebook.com/deltastateuniversity), Twitter account (@deltastate) and through the Okra Alert Emergency System. Or, you can call (662) 846-4155 for updates.

Decisions regarding scheduled athletic events will be posted on the Delta State Athletics website (www.gostatesmen.com) and social media outlets.

For the status of other scheduled University events, please contact the event’s sponsor.

Anyone who has not yet registered his or her cell phone number for emergency text alerts is encouraged to do so now by completing the following steps:      

  1. Log in to your “DSU Online Services” account: http://www.deltastate.edu/portal
  2. Choose the “Personal Information” section and the “Enroll in Okra Alert” option.
  3. Add your cell phone number (with area code).

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2.2.22: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Bolivar County that is in effect Thursday morning through midnight Friday.

According to the NWS statement, freezing rain will occur Thursday morning through late Thursday night. Up to half of an inch of ice accumulation is expected.  The conditions may create slick spots on roadways, mainly on bridges and overpasses. Those in affected areas should be prepared for slippery roads and use caution while driving. Downed tree limbs and power outages may also occur.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Delta State University campus will be closed for faculty, staff and students on Thursday, Feb. 3. Residence halls and the cafeteria will remain open and will follow normal hours of operation. Employees are requested to contact their supervisor for work arrangements, and students should log-in to Canvas for academic instructions for the day.

Updates and notifications of campus status will be available at www.deltastate.edu, the university’s Facebook page (facebook.com/deltastateuniversity), Twitter account (@deltastate) and through the Okra Alert Emergency System. Or, you can call (662) 846-4155 for updates.

Decisions regarding scheduled athletic events will be posted on the Delta State Athletics website (www.gostatesmen.com) and social media outlets.

For the status of other scheduled University events, please contact the event’s sponsor.

Anyone who has not yet registered his or her cell phone number for emergency text alerts is encouraged to do so now by completing the following steps:      

  1. Log in to your “DSU Online Services” account: http://www.deltastate.edu/portal
  2. Choose the “Personal Information” section and the “Enroll in Okra Alert” option.
  3. Add your cell phone number (with area code).

University administration will continue to monitor this evolving weather event and will inform the campus of any decision regarding Friday, Feb. 4.