LSU Eunice Campus To Be Closed Monday, January 26

After receiving guidance from the National Weather Service (NWS) and out of an abundance of caution, LSU Eunice’s campus will be closed on Monday, January 26 due to the threat of hazardous road conditions.  All in-person and online classes will be canceled.

Details about any other closures or cancellations will be announced at a later time.  We are actively monitoring this evolving situation and remain in close coordination with the National Weather Service and local, state, and regional partners to ensure LSU Eunice is prepared and to keep our campus community safe from harm.

Chartwell’s Food Services will have an abbreviated schedule on Monday to service Bengal Village residents from 10:00AM-6:00PM.

All campus offices will be closed on Monday, but essential personnel may be required to report to work or be “on call” to report for work.  Check with your supervisor to see if you have been deemed essential.

All official alerts regarding the LSUE campus will be posted on www.lsue.edu, all LSU Eunice social media channels, campus e-mail, and the LSUE emergency communications alert text system.  Students, faculty, and staff may subscribe to the alert system by ensuring their mobile phone number is correctly entered in their Profile page within Workday as their Primary Home Phone Number value. If your number is accurate, then you will receive notifications from RAVE (LSUE Emergency Communications Alert Text System) without issue. All LSUE campus community members, faculty/staff/students, with a completed Workday profile in this manner will automatically be enrolled.  Participation in the system is strongly encouraged. There is no fee to subscribe, but cellular rates for messages may apply.  Once registered, you can opt out of SMS messages at any time by texting STOP to 67283 or 226787.

Safety Guidance for All Students, Faculty, and Staff

• Stay informed by monitoring official LSU Eunice communications and NWS updates.

• Limit unnecessary travel during periods of freezing temperatures or icy conditions.

• Use caution when walking or driving, especially during overnight and early morning hours.

• Dress in warm layers, including hats and gloves, and wear footwear with good traction.

• Be alert for slick sidewalks, stairs, parking lots, and building entrances.

Additional Guidance for Residential Students

• Remain indoors as much as possible during extreme cold and freezing conditions.

• Avoid using space heaters, grills, or open flames inside residence halls.

• Report maintenance issues (e.g., lack of heat, water leaks, or frozen pipes) promptly to Residential Life.

• On campus students, please follow guidance from Bengal Village staff regarding safety, sheltering, and campus updates.

• Check on fellow residents, especially those who may need additional assistance.

Guidance for Faculty and Staff

• Supervisors should maintain awareness of conditions affecting employees’ ability to safely travel.

• Secure personal vehicles and take precautions to protect exposed pipes at home.

• Monitor University communications for any updates regarding operations or continuity planning.

LSU Eunice will continue to closely monitor conditions and will provide timely updates should weather conditions warrant operational or safety-related changes. Thank you for your continued awareness and cooperation as we work together to keep the LSUE community safe.