University of Minnesota cancels current and planned study abroad in Mexico until further notice
Contacts: Daniel Wolter, University News Service, (612) 625-8510
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/28/2009) —The University of Minnesota announced today that is has cancelled all current and planned education abroad programs in Mexico until further notice, due to swine flu concerns. Yesterday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and U.S. State Department issued a travel alert advising against nonessential travel to Mexico.
The University’s Education Abroad Suspension Committee met to discuss the matter earlier today. Currently, there are 21 university students in Mexico on formal study abroad programs. They are being advised to return to the U.S. and follow CDC and State Department recommendations. (Links can be found by visiting the Learning Abroad Center web site at www.umabroad.umn.edu)
Additionally, 52 U of M students were scheduled to depart for academic programs in Mexico in late May. Those programs will be cancelled. Complete information on the U of M’s swine flu response can be found by visiting www.umn.edu/prepared