The move was made because of hot temperatures in the building.
Ohio University announced in a special alert Tuesday night that classes in Ellis Hall would be canceled Wednesday until 5 p.m.
The move was made in response to the university's "inability to manage" hot building temperatures, according to the alert.
Classes and activities that begin after 5 p.m. Wednesday will continue as planned, according to the alert.
OU plans to issue a progress update Wednesday at noon. Faculty and staff are not expected to report to Ellis during the closed hours, but custodial staff are.
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