Drew Closes Campus for Hurricane Sandy

Drew University in Madison has announced it is closing its campus from 1 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday out of safety concerns from Hurricane Sandy.

In a notice on its website, the university said students who live in the area should leave for home by 1 p.m. Sunday and bring a friend if they are able. For students who need to stay on campus, the school will provide shelter and regular meals, but undergraduates will not be able to stay in their regular dorm rooms because of staffing and security concerns, the notice said.

Students who stay will be moved to the Ehinger Center.

Drew warned falling branches could limit the ability to move around campus, and resources will be limited if power goes out. Drew is prepared to relocate students to an off-campus shelter if necessary, the notice says.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey patrons with tickets to "Man of La Mancha" should contact the theatre box office directly at 973-408-5600 to see if their performance will be held as scheduled, it says.