Oh no... got this in my U's mailbox. My sups would have more time to monitor me. IMPORTANT message from Registrar The Heads of Universities Committee (HUCOM) met earlier today and decided that all UGC-funded institutions will suspend all formal teaching classes from Saturday, March 29, 2003 until April 6, 2003. Classes will resume on Monday, April 7, 2003, unless otherwise notified. During this period, the University and all its offices and facilities (including UHS, Library, sport facilities etc.) will remain open. This decision is made in consultation with experts in our Faculty of Medicine. There is no scientific evidence to support that suspension of classes will help to control the spread of the disease (Atypical Pneumonia which should now be more properly referred to as Coronovirus Pneumonia). The University however is aware of the anxiety of its students and their parents, and believe that suspension of classes will reduce such anxiety. As far as the halls of residence are concerned, there is no good reason to suggest that the risk of catching the virus in the halls is greater or less than that at home. There therefore is no plan at this point in time to close halls, but we are sure that wardens will respect the wishes of those residents who prefer to stay at home. It is hoped that the suspension of classes does not mean that learning will also be suspended. Professor John Spinks, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor, will in due course communicate with you to suggest means of employing more of the information and communications technologies that are already available to facilitate learning without formal classes. This is so funny, everyone agrees that school should stop. But univ is still trying to justify the late decision by giving this 'reason'. *sigh* Mr BLOG