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Campus Alert: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Receives Written Threat for University CenterSouth

March 19, 2008
08-053

Campus Alert: Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Receives Written Threat for University CenterSouth

Valdosta - Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø received a written threat, which included references to the Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University shootings and a mention of a bomb. The threat was specifically targeted to the South Georgia College Entry Program, which is located on Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø campus in the University Center South but is managed by South Georgia College.
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Police cleared the immediate area and classes and orientation sessions for the South Georgia College Entry Program and Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø’s classes which include Sociology, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Interior Design, and OASIS have been cancelled until an all clear is given, in addition personnel with offices in this area have been relocated to other facilities on campus.

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø is asking all students, faculty and staff to remain clear of the south end of the University Center and report any suspicious activities directly to Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Police at 229-333-7816. Updates on the situation will be posted on the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Web site at as information is confirmed and released.

Note: Classes in other parts of the University and offices will remain open as usual unless otherwise notified.

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