EAST LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Classes are resuming on Monday for Michigan State University students one week after the deadly shooting that killed three and injured five.
“Coming back together is something that will help us,” MSU interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko said in a press conference on Sunday afternoon. “Interacting with people who are familiar is helpful in the process of healing and grieving. So, in order to make this happen, we have decided that we will return to campus both in terms of the classroom setting as well as the regular work, come tomorrow.”
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Because of the shooting and the ongoing investigation, some classes are being moved. There are more than 300 classes scheduled to meet in the Union and Berkey Hall, where the shootings took place. Those buildings — including the food court at the Union — are closed for the rest of the semester.
University officials have given students the option for credit/no credit grade for certain undergraduate courses for the rest of the semester. In addition, MSU is asking that professors be flexible with students and that students reach out to their academic advisors.
As far as campus safety is concerned, MSU police said they will increase their presence this week.
MSU also announced Sunday it will cover the funeral costs for those killed and the hospital bills for those injured.
