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Erskine Building with fallen trees in front

Erskine College works to restore campus following Hurricane Helene

Erskine College in Due West, S.C. sustained significant damage to trees and power lines during Hurricane Helene. The storm caused no injuries to students or personnel on campus. Power was restored to parts of campus on Monday, with all power restored by Wednesday. There does not appear to be any major damage to buildings or infrastructure, but college officials will need to inspect the buildings and grounds to make a full assessment.

“First and foremost, we are thankful that all our students are safe. That is our number one priority,” said Erskine President Dr. Steve Adamson. “Over the next days and weeks, we will be working to restore our campus. Erskine has stood strong for 185 years, and with God’s help, we will continue to do so.”

Faculty, staff, student, and community volunteers have worked alongside the Aramark grounds crew to clear branches and debris across campus.

The president’s cabinet met Monday afternoon to discuss when classes would resume. Offices opened Wednesday, October 2. Students return to campus Sunday, October 6, and classes resume October 7.

Grier statue surrounded by fallen trees

The William Moffatt Grier statue stands tall among the fallen trees.

Fallen trees under the towers of the Erskine Building

Downed trees under the towers of the Erskine Building 

Dr. Brivio and her daughter help with cleanup

Dr. Alessandra Brivio and her daughter Giulia Giammarinaro, along with other faculty, staff, student, and community volunteers, assisted with cleanup.

Philo hall obscured by fallen trees; uprooted tree in foreground

Uprooted trees cracked the concrete walkways near Philomathean Hall, the oldest building on the Erskine campus.

Erskine and Due West Skyline

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Weather update: Erskine leadership has been closely monitoring the coming winter storm. Current predictions call for ice late Saturday and into Sunday. Because roads may still be icy following the weekend storm, classes will be canceled Monday. Staff members should plan to work remotely on Monday. Students wishing to leave campus for the weekend are advised to do so after classes on Friday. Those who remain on campus are advised that there are no generators in the dorms. However, Moffatt Dining Hall is equipped with a generator. In the event of a power outage, Moffatt will remain open to provide meals, electricity, and WIFI. We will continue to monitor the storm over the weekend and will provide updates as needed.