University of Wisconsin Considers Eliminating Spring Break

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is thinking about eliminating spring break next semester to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The university’s Faculty Senate is expected to vote on revising the 2021 spring calendar at a meeting today. Dropping spring break would discourage students and staff from traveling long distances and bringing COVID-19 back to campus. Members of the University Committee were receptive when university leaders floating the idea last month. The proposal has classes starting on January 25th, a week later than currently scheduled. Spring break would be eliminated, but classes would not be held that Friday, April 2nd, which is Good Friday. Classes would end April 30th, the same day as the current calendar.