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Statement of Suspension of IU Programs in Mexico
Patrick O’Meara, IU Vice President for International Affairs, after consultation with key university officials including the IU Emergency Preparedness Committee, announced today that Indiana University will immediately suspend its summer 2009 programs in Mexico given the health risks associated with the swine flu outbreak. These include all programs offered through the Office of Overseas Study, as well as through departments, schools and campuses, and the IU Honors Program in Foreign Languages.
The Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of State have issued warnings cautioning against all non-essential travel to Mexico at this time.
IU study abroad staff will work with students who were to participate in these programs to help them identify alternative program options, as is feasible.
IU faculty and staff should not plan to travel to Mexico at this time. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Vice President for International Affairs.
Consideration about re-opening programs in Mexico will be given after travel advisories are lifted. IU officials will continue to monitor the situation on a weekly basis.
