WMU offices closed for Independence Day

U.S. flag with fireworks
WMU closed July 4

KALAMAZOO--Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of U.S. Independence Day. Summer classes will not meet July 4.

Listed below are Independence Day holiday hours for select University offices and services. In most cases, offices are closed July 4 and open during normal summer hours the remainder of the week. Faculty, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open.

For emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555.

Admissions office is closed Wednesday, July 4, and open normal summer hours the rest of the week.

Bernhard Center and all Bronco Mall stores are closed Wednesday, July 4, and open normal summer hours the rest of the week.

Bernhard Center computer lab closes at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, and reopens at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 5.

Information Technology Help Desk is closed Wednesday, July 4, and open normal summer hours the rest of the week.

Sindecuse Health Center, including the pharmacy, closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, and reopens at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Medical emergencies should be referred to local hospitals or other health care providers.

Student Recreation Center is closed Saturday, June 30, for commencement, and Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day. The recreation center is open normal summer hours the rest of the week.

Unified Clinics are closed Wednesday, July 4, and open normal summer hours the rest of the week.

University Computing Center lab closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, and reopens at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 5.

Waldo Library is closed Wednesday, July 4, and open normal summer hours the rest of the week.

To reduce energy costs while the University is closed, heating and cooling systems in all office and classroom buildings controlled by the WMU Building Energy Management System will be in holiday mode. Air handlers will not run during this time, unless a space is exempt from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode.