(February 11, 2010)

Contact: Rick DelaHaya, Centenary News Services, 318.869.5073

Centenary College Closed Friday, February 12 Due to Inclement Weather

SHREVEPORT, La (Centenary News Service)—As a result of the worsening weather conditions, all evening classes beginning at 5 p.m. at Centenary College have been cancelled for Thursday, February 11.

In addition, the College will remain closed Friday, February 12. Faculty and staff are not required to report to work.

The men's basketball game scheduled for tonight will take place as scheduled beginning at 7 p.m. Both the men and women's basketball game will remain as scheduled against Western Illinois on Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. Friday's "Think Pink" gymnastics meet against Missouri has been rescheduled to Sunday at 4 p.m.


About Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College is a private, four-year arts and sciences college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Centenary is one of 16 colleges and universities constituting the Associated Colleges of the South and has been recognized as "One of the Best 371 Colleges" by the Princeton Review and one of "America's Best Colleges" and one of "America's Best Private Colleges" by Forbes.com. In 2008 Centenary College celebrated 100 years in Shreveport and Bossier City.