University of Lethbridge. (Supplied by U of L)

By Justin Goulet

U of L cancels in-person classes until Monday, Sept. 20

Sep 16, 2021 | 11:51 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – UPDATE: This article has been updated to include new information from Lethbridge College (see below).

All in-person classes have been cancelled at the University of Lethbridge Thursday, September 16 through Sunday, September 19.

The news follows the province’s announcement on new health measures Wednesday night.

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The U of L says the cancellations apply to both the Lethbridge and Calgary campuses, and online classes will continue as scheduled.

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U-Lethbridge employees responsible for maintaining necessary options of the institution will be required to be on campus and researchers can attend campus to maintain any research activities, but will be required to be physically distanced from one another.

The U of L said that while its campuses are closed for in-person classes, employees who are able to work remotely are expected to do so.

The university will be fully re-opened and in-person classes will return on Monday, September 20 as the post-secondary school will meet the requirements of the province’s Restrictions Exemption Program due to the previous implementation of its vaccination and rapid testing requirements.

Further details from the U of L are available here.

LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE

UPDATE: Lethbridge College has announced that in-person classes have been cancelled for Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19.

READ MORE: Lethbridge College in-person classes cancelled from Sept. 17 to 19

In a notice posted to students and members of the campus community, Lethbridge College President and CEO Dr. Paula Burns said “there will be no operational changes at the college on Thursday, Sept. 16. Classes and services will continue as scheduled.”

“The Executive Leadership Team has already had preliminary discussions about these measures and is awaiting additional information on how they will affect the college before implementing any changes. We will communicate with you once we have more clarity.”

Burns’ full statement can be read here.