Campus Alert: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Receives Written Threat for University CenterSouth
March 19, 2008
08-053
Campus Alert: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Receives Written Threat for University CenterSouth
Valdosta - Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ campus in the University Center
South but is managed by South Georgia College.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Police cleared the immediate area and classes and orientation
sessions for the South Georgia College Entry Program and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’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.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Police at 229-333-7816. Updates on the
situation will be posted on the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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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Valdosta, GA 31698 - General Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Information
- Phone: 229.333.5800
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- Phone: 229.333.2163
- Phone: 229.333.5983