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Dillard University Officials Are Keeping An Eye On Marco, Laura
Classes will be held online through Wednesday and only essential personnel will report to campus.
August 22, 2020
Updated August 23, 2020
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Dillard continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Marco which is expected to begin impacting the Louisiana coast Monday afternoon. The New Orleans area is bracing for heavy rain, winds, power outages and street flooding. The University will continue to monitor the path of Tropical Storm Laura which is projected to make landfall Wednesday afternoon as a hurricane.
Residential students, including those at Southern University at New Orleans, are encouraged to remain on campus which will be be closed to visitors through Wednesday.
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The University will hold classes online through Wednesday and essential personnel will report to campus. Other faculty and staff will work from home during these days.
Visit NOLA Ready for storm updates, additional storm preparation tips, area alerts and evacuation procedures. Finally, remember to visit e2Campus Alerts, Dillard’s emergency alert system, to sign up or update your profile.
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