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Lane College announced Monday evening that it will close its residence halls on Friday, April 3, and it will end its Spring semester Friday, April 24 as the world faces the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The announcement was made in a post on Lane’s Facebook page and featured a letter from Lane’s president, Dr. Logan Hampton.
The following is what Hampton said in the letter, in which he also discussed commencement:
Dear Lane College Community,
After consulting with Chairman Williamson and the executive committee and members of the Lane College Board of Trustees, my direct reports and the Academic Cabinet, I have determined to end the 2020 spring semester on Friday, April 24, 2020, and to close the residence halls on Friday, April 3, 2020.
I thank each of you for your efforts to conclude this semester in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic. I am especially thankful to the faculty who have labored to convert their courses to remote formats. Hats off to the essential staff who have done yeoman work remotely, isolated in campus offices and across the campus. I salute the 200 or so residential students, who complied with the order to Shelter in Place and adjusted to our new normal in the cafeteria, residence halls and across campus. We have attempted to comply with all federal, state and local mandates. Please contact the appropriate faculty, staff or office with specific questions.
With the federal social distancing guidelines extended to April 30, 2020, the College will share more information about commencement exercises in the coming days.
While there have been no known COVID-19 cases on campus, Lane College will remain closed to visitors and guests. Essential personnel and students who live on campus are the only persons permitted on campus. Most employees are working remotely. For additional questions, you may call the College’s information number at 731.426.7500 or email REMOTE@LANECOLLEGE.EDU. These modifications are subject to change in response to President Trump, CDC, Governor and/or Mayors.
As I have requested throughout this difficult season, I ask you to remain vigilant, patient and prayerful.
Grace, mercy and peace,
Logan Hampton
President