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To: Velveeta

Ok, some updates and info here for archival and info purposes.

http://www4.oakland.edu/
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

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http://www4.oakland.edu/?id=30&sid=34
“The News @ OU”

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Note: The following text is a quote:

Sunday, April 13, 2008
CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT: OU CLOSED

Sunday, April 13, 2008
Originally posted 11:15 a.m.
Updated 8:40 p.m.

Oakland University is closed Sunday, April 13, and Monday, April 14. Campus will reopen at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 15. Following the campus safety alert sent Saturday evening, two additional threatening graffiti messages were found in separate locations on campus. All classes and campus events are cancelled. Residential facilities will remain open and the Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) will provide extra patrols throughout those facilities during the closure. However, residential students are encouraged to go home if possible.

“We are committed to the security of Oakland University. We are taking this threat seriously and are closing to ensure the safety of the entire campus community,” said Sam Lucido, OU Chief of Police.

Instances of threatening graffiti were found Saturday, April 12 in men’s restrooms in O’Dowd Hall, Kresge Library, and the Oakland Center. The Oakland County Field Office of the FBI has been made aware and is monitoring the situation.

Similar messages were found at Saint Xavier University in Chicago this week, and they are also closed as a result.

Only essential health and safety staff members should report to work on Monday. Supervisors will notify individuals identified as essential. Other staff and faculty are asked to stay home.

Faculty members will reschedule missed assignments and tests. Vandenberg Dining Center will remain open for food service. All buildings and non-essential services will be closed, including the Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education, Oakland Center, Kresge Library, Meadow Brook Hall and the Recreation and Athletic Center. All classes and campus events -— including athletic events, student productions in Varner Hall, and Meadow Brook Theatre performances -— are cancelled.

Extension sites will be open Sunday and Monday. The MaTilDa Awards will be held as scheduled on Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. at the Marriott at Centrepoint.

Updates will be posted at www.oakland.edu.

Anyone with information on the graffiti is urged to call OUPD at 911 from a campus phone or (248) 370-3331 from a cell phone. As always, report unusual or suspicious activity to OUPD.


645 posted on 04/13/2008 9:30:53 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: All

Time out here for a refrehser course.

When calling 9/11 to report an emergency, present the information factually and promptly.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE:

When describing a person, do it from head to toe.

Here is an example:

white male adult
20’s
6-0 (Taller than me and my height is ___)
275 lbs. (heavy set, chunky, etc.)
long black curly hair; dread locks
brown eyes (dark colored eyes)
(wearing a hat, or earrings, or tattoos, etc.)
black hoodie jacket with a (describe it) emblazoned
on the front of the jacket
black jeans
Brown boots
l/s/ heading west on So and So street (or last seen heading
towards the 7/11 store)

and now describing a vehicle:

Silver Stretch Limousine, (name the make),
6 Doors
License number: ABC123/NY plates
(or Dispatcher, I couldn’t get the whole plate, but the partial plate is:)
Describe any additional details about the vehicle.

l/s/ heading west on So and So street (or last seen heading
towards the 7/11 store)


646 posted on 04/13/2008 9:45:38 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: All; Velveeta
RECAP and UPDATED:

SOUTHTOWN STAR.com - Sun-Times News Group: "THREAT AT SAINT XAVIER CLOSES NEARBY SCHOOLS" by Frank Main (April 14, 2008)

OAKLAND.edu - The News at OU: "CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT: OU CLOSED" (Updated April 13, 2008, 8:40 p.m.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE.com: "ST. XAVIER CLOSES AFTER THREAT FOUND University officials say message warned of attack next week" (April 11, 2008, 11:05 pm CDT)

Link

654 posted on 04/14/2008 2:50:18 AM PDT by Cindy
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