Page updated on March 6, 2026, 7:48 a.m.

Status

The City of Cape Girardeau has issued a preliminary boil water advisory due to a drop in water pressure. The advisory is precautionary only, and no contamination of the system has been detected. The University is included in this advisory, so please plan accordingly and bring bottled water with you to campus if possible. Information will be shared directly with residential students about bottled water. 

Dining

• Grace Coffee + Cafe at Dempster Hall and the River Campus will be serving food only items today, March 6.
• The Beanery at the University Center will be closed today, March 6.
• All Dining Halls will have bottled water available for drinking. Soda fountains and ice machines will not be available.