Officials at Cal State University Long Beach announced Sunday evening that in-person classes would shift to online learning on Monday, Aug. 20, as Tropical Storm Hilary swept through Southern California.
“While the storm’s impacts will diminish by tomorrow morning, out of an abundance of caution we will implement primarily virtual operations for Monday,” a statement from the university said Sunday evening.
Normal operations were expected to resume Tuesday.
“Essential safety and facilities staff as well as those in key student-support functions will need to be on site,” said the statement. “Employees should confer with their direct supervisor for more specific information.”
School officials urged students facing travel challenges to play it safe.
“If you are a new or returning student from out of the area who is facing flight cancellations or other travel delays,” the statement said, “please put your safety first and we will welcome you back to campus when you are able to get here.”
Long Beach Unified School District wasn’t faced with the same decision — classes don’t start until Aug. 30.
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