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USM's Hattiesburg Operations Closed due to Weather; Commencement to Proceed

Fri, 12/08/2017 - 10:14am

Due to additional accumulation of snow, USM's Hattiesburg operations will be closed on Friday, Dec. 8. The Commencement ceremonies now scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. will proceed.

 

Volunteers who were scheduled to assist with Commencement are still needed if they are able to travel to campus safely.

The University requests that participants and visitors for the 3 p.m. Commencement ceremony arrive no earlier than 1:30 p.m. to allow for traffic from the first ceremony to fully vacate the area around Reed Green Coliseum.

Mississippi Department of Transportation recommends the following when traveling in winter weather conditions:

- Slow down. Should winter weather conditions become present, “black ice” can form.
- Allow more space between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
- Brake early and gently to avoid skidding, and never slam on the brakes.
- Avoid distractions, such as talking or texting on a cell phone.
- Stay alert.