“In light of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, the spring semester schedule is being adjusted slightly to support the health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff following the holiday season and to dissuade additional spring travel,” said Provost Michelle Mattson in a release on the school’s website.
Mattson announced that spring break will also be canceled, but break days will be given.
“Knowing that travel of any kind increases the risk for COVID-19, Spring Break will also be cancelled this year. However, we have scheduled a few break days throughout the semester to allow for much needed renewal,” she said.
The break days include Feb. 25, March 10 and April 27.
Although spring semester was pushed back and spring break is canceled, Mattson said the university will still have their traditional celebration of Martin Luther King Day.
“In consultation with Faculty Executive Board and the Diversity Advisory Committee, we’re planning the traditional commemoration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to take place the evening of Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 with subsequent events throughout the first week of classes,” she said.
Mattson added that the university will also be closed on April 2 for Good Friday.
“I want to thank each of you for your continued adherence to our health and safety protocols. Your behavior makes a difference – not only at Wittenberg but in our extended community,” she said. “Our joint efforts will continue to allow our community to learn, teach, live, and work on campus now and as we begin the spring semester.”
A revised spring semester calendar will be posted on the school’s website.
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