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University of MIchigan Cancels Classes for first time since 1978

The University of Michigan
University of Michigan

The University of Michigan Tuesday canceled classes for the first time in 36 years.

 
 
School officials based the decision on the extremely low temperatures forecast, and the danger they pose to students traveling across campus to attend classes.
 
 
 
 
 
University of  Michigan spokesperson Rick Fitzgerald says other parts of the university, such as the Health System, remained open. The cancelation of classes was a departure from Michigans's controversial decision earlier this month to remain open during a similar cold spell.

— Bob Eccles is a reporter and the host of 89.1 WEMU's All Things Considered. Contact him at 734.487.3363, email him reccles@emich.edu, or follow him on Twitter @BobEcclesWEMU