ATHENS, Ohio -- Ohio University will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29 in observance of the national Thanksgiving Day holiday. Although Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 28, the university operates under a floating holiday schedule and will remain closed Friday, Nov. 29, as an observance of Columbus Day.

This includes all regional campuses, as well as the College of Osteopathic Medicine and all branches of the University Osteopathic Medical Center. All five sites -- UOMC-Parks Hall in Athens, UOMC ENT/Allergy on Richland Avenue in Athens, UOMC-O'Bleness in Athens, UOMC-Coolville and UOMC-Nelsonville -- will be closed. If you would like information about the University Osteopathic Medical Center or wish to make an appointment, please call (740) 593-1700.

The university will reopen Monday, Dec. 1, operating under normally scheduled hours.

Those of you who will spend the long weekend in the Athens area may wish to take a look at the Fun Stuff page for information about area attractions and events. In addition, the Kennedy Museum of Art will be open Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. featuring the exhibits "Multiple Impressions: Native American Artists and the Print" through Dec. 1 and "CAUTION: Gender Under Construction" through Dec. 29. The museum has more information available.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.