Leatherneck Nation

WIU sorts out details of week-long class cancellation.
From WGEM-TV News (Quincy):
https://wgem.com/2020/03/12/wiu-sorts-o ... cellation/

As classes move on-line, businesses in college towns brace for an economic hit.
From The Center Square-Illinois:
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinoi ... d1015.html

leatherneckcountry wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:00 pm I wonder if this will delay the coaching search

I wouldn't think so, they can probably do Skype or Face-time interviews.

It’s unbelievable the stores have so many empty shelves.

leatherneckcountry wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2020 2:40 pmIt’s unbelievable the stores have so many empty shelves.

The Macomb Walmart has empty shelves where the toilet paper, cleaning products, and pasta used to be.

Colleges are now starting to announce the cancellation of spring football practices.

wiu712 wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:32 pm

leatherneckcountry wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2020 2:40 pmIt’s unbelievable the stores have so many empty shelves.

The Macomb Walmart has empty shelves where the toilet paper, cleaning products, and pasta used to be.

Colleges are now starting to announce the cancellation of spring football practices.

Go with gluten-free pasta and you will need less toilet paper. Seriously.

A Look into the Decision to Cancel Classes at Western.
From Tri-States Public Radio, WIUM-FM:
https://www.tspr.org/post/look-decision-cancel-classes

University Of Illinois Calls Off Graduation Ceremonies.
From NPR Illinois, WUIS-FM:
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/univer ... ceremonies

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Western Illinois University Board of Trustees meetings scheduled for Thursday-Friday, March 26-27 have been postponed until further notice. According to BOT Chair Polly Radosh, if the pandemic has not abated by May 1, 2020, the March meeting will be permanently cancelled.

wiu712 wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:59 pm Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Western Illinois University Board of Trustees meetings scheduled for Thursday-Friday, March 26-27 have been postponed until further notice. According to BOT Chair Polly Radosh, if the pandemic has not abated by May 1, 2020, the March meeting will be permanently cancelled.

Pritzer waived physical presense requirement. The BOT should reconsider, using Zoom to connect all Board Members and allow public participation. Easily managed and automatically recorded. Each BOT member uses their own computer/tablet/phone, published Zoom URL to watch, and ability to give viewers microphone to speak.

Community Development Coordinator John Bannon has discussed what would happen with the Macomb city census count if most Western Illinois University students don’t return to campus until after the April 1 target date. He said he is working with WIU to get student home addresses for a postcard mailing.

“Since the students live in Macomb for most of the year, they should list Macomb as their home address,” Bannon said.

The Malpass Library on the Macomb campus and branch libraries on the Macomb and Moline campuses are closed to the general public, effective immediately, until further notice.

The libraries remain open for individuals with a valid WIU ID. On-line resources also remain available.