GREEN BAY (NBC 26) -- In dealing with the fallout from shutdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced extended furlough plans through December 2020.
The school said the furloughs have helped save the school hundreds of thousands of dollars during a financial crunch brought on by the cancellation of on-campus classes and events.
At the same time, university officials said the school plans to reopen campuses in Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan.
"As a result of our work leading up to the virus, furloughs in May and June, promising signs on the enrollment front, and the work of our task force groups, we intend to reopen our campuses on July 1 to continue preparing for the fall semester," said Chancellor Michael Alexander. “We will still encourage telecommuting where possible and will have protocols in place for those employees working on site, but will lift general restrictions on faculty and staff being on campus.”
The Cofrin Memorial Arboretum is also expected to be open for public use on July 1.
