Emergency Conditions
Campus Responds To Possible Threats
Sat, May 17, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008 04:25 p.m.
Arcata — Humboldt State University’s police department responded to the discovery of three cardboard boxes, one of which carried an explicit threat, near the Science B, Art and Natural Resources and Sciences buildings. There were no injuries and the boxes, after being examined by Humboldt County Sheriff bomb technicians, were found to contain nothing dangerous.
University Police were informed of the first box attached to a second-story ledge of the Science B Building at 8:03 a.m. Handwriting on the outside of the box included the words “I will destroy your city.” Officers closed the area and evacuated the building. Eventually a number of nearby buildings and common areas were closed as well.
Two bomb technicians from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene, x-raying the boxes and removing them.
University Police responded to reports of a second box attached to the outside of the Art Building at 8:48 a.m. University Police closed the Art Quad area and evacuated the Art Building, Old Music Building, Music Building and the lobby of the Van Duzer Theater.
In the early afternoon a third box was found on a second-floor ledge of the Natural Resources and Sciences building.
At 12:30 p.m. three HSU students arrived at the University Police Department and volunteered that they had been responsible for placing the boxes as a “prank.” The students said that they had hoped that the unusual placement of the cardboard boxes high on ledges outside buildings might be “interesting” to the casual passerby, and that people might wonder how the boxes had been placed in the locations. These students expressed regret that their “prank” was interpreted as a possible bomb threat.
The three involved students were identified, interviewed and released while the investigation continues.
The University Police Department, the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office, and HSU administration are currently reviewing the possible administrative sanctions or criminal charges against the students.
Final exams and other academic activities scheduled before 2 p.m. were rescheduled as needed.
The university posted updates to its Emergency Notification Web site as well as 826-INFO throughout the incident. KHSU-FM along with other regional media outlets were also updated throughout the day.
The campus Emergency Text Alert System is activated only in the event of a campus-wide emergency. Today’s incident involved two geographically defined areas of the campus, and there were many students, staff and faculty who were in unaffected areas. Police chose not to interrupt the final exams in unaffected areas by initiating a text alert.
Responding agencies included the University Police Department, the Arcata Police Department, the Arcata Volunteer Fire Department, eight members of the Campus Emergency Response Team and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department.
For more information visit http://www.humboldt.edu/emergency.
Final Exams Relocated Due To Bomb Threat
Monday, May 12, 2008 12:19 p.m.
Academic Affairs advises students to check the Humboldt State Emergency Notification Web site for information regarding relocated final exams. Several classes scheduled for 10:20 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2008 were disrupted due to two bomb threats on campus.
All finals scheduled for after 2 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2008 will take place at their original time and location.
Check the Humboldt State Emergency Notification Web site frequently for additional information as it becomes available.
UPD Suspects Students in Bomb Threats
Monday, May 12, 2008 02:34 p.m.
The Humboldt State University Police Department has reason to suspect that students were responsible for placing suspicious-looking cardboard boxes in at least three campus locations as a prank. At least one of the boxes bore an explicit written threat.
A thorough and extensive search of relevant campus buildings and common areas has been carried out and the UPD is confident that no further items will be found. Information about a box at a third location is under examination.
A full investigation is under way of the alleged perpetrators and their motives.
Bomb technicians from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department concluded that a box found this morning near the Art building contained nothing dangerous. The Art Building and Art Quad area were reopened as of 1:45 p.m. today, Monday, May 12. All classes scheduled after 2:00 p.m., Monday May 12, will take place at their originally assigned times and locations.
For regular updates, check the Humboldt State Emergency Web Site at http://www.humboldt.edu/~humboldt/emergency or dial 826-INFO.
Art Quad Reopens
Monday, May 12, 2008 01:53 p.m.
Bomb technicians from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department have concluded that a box found near the Art building contained nothing dangerous.
The Art Building and Art Quad area have been reopened as of 1:45 p.m. All classes scheduled for after 2 p.m., Monday May 12, will take place at their originally assigned times and locations.
For more information as it becomes available check the Humboldt State Emergency Web site or dial 826-INFO.
Alternative Final Locations
Monday, May 12, 2008 12:19 p.m.Check here frequently for more information. Updates will be posted on the Humboldt State University Emergency Notifications Page and on 826-INFO as they become available.
| Final time | Class | CRN | New Location | Old location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 AM | CHEM 109 | 24230 | KBR | |
| 10:20 AM | CHEM 322 | 21038 | Sci A 567 and 571 | |
| 10:20 AM | ZOOL 354 | 22689 | Wildlife 122 | |
| 12:40 PM | ART 104i | 23971 | Goodwin Forum | ART B 102 |
| 12:40 PM | ART 105B | 23972 | Green and Gold | ART B 204 |
| 12:40 PM | ART 106 | 22762 | West Gym 122 | ART B rm 205 |
| 12:40 PM | ART 107 | 20353 | NHE 113 | ART B 100 |
| 12:40 PM | ART 108 | 22987 | Banquet Room (next to Depot) | ART A rm. 125 |
| 12:40 PM | ART 395 | 22626 | FH 204 | Art A 123 |
| 12:40 PM | CD 255 | 22362 | NHE 120 | Art A rm. 023 |
| 12:40 PM | CHEM 328 | 20012 | Sci A 555,557,and 571* | Sci B |
| 12:40 PM | EED 728b | 22029 | No final | Art A 027 |
| 12:40 PM | NRPI 400 | 22322 | No final | |
| 12:40 PM | MUS 107P | 20612 | KBR | MUS 132 |
| 12:40 PM | MUS 407P | 20614 | KBR | MUS 133 |
| 12:40 PM | MUS 385P | 20327 | KBR | MUS 134 |
| 12:40 PM | MUS 235 | 20807 | KBR | MUS 203A |
| 12:40 PM | MUS 355 | 20965 | KBR | MUSA 109 |
| 12:40 PM | MUS 107S | 20615 | KBR | MUSA 130 |
| 12:40 PM | MUS 107J | 20321 | KBR | MUSA 131 |
| 3:00 PM | NURS 364 | Contact the NURS Office x3215 |
* As of 3 p.m., all previously scheduled exams will be held in their previously assigned locations.
Science B Complex REOPENED
Monday, May 12, 2008 11:34 a.m.
Bomb technicians from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department have concluded that a box found near the Science B building contained nothing dangerous. University Police along with the bomb technicians continue to investigate another bomb threat at the Art Building.
The Science Complex has been reopened as of 11:40 a.m. All classes scheduled between now and 2:59 p.m. will take place in their reassigned location. All classes scheduled for after 3 p.m. today, Monday, May 12, will be held in the regularly assigned locations.
Check the Humboldt State Emergency Web site frequently for additional information for exams that are scheduled to begin later today.
Building Closures
Monday, May 12, 2008 10:31 a.m.
The following is a list of buildings closed as University Police investigate a pair of bomb threats called into campus.
• Art Building
• Art Quad
• Old Music Building
• Music Building
• Lobby of the Van Duzer Theatre
• Science B
• Science C
• South side of Science A
Note: Science D is OPEN
More information will be posted on the Humboldt State Emergency Web site and on 826-INFO as it becomes available.
Art Building CLOSED
Monday, May 12, 2008 09:26 a.m.
The Art Building area of campus has been CLOSED to all persons until further notice.
The University Police Department is investigating a second bomb threat on campus.
The Science B Complex area has also received a threat. The University has closed both areas as a precaution.
Persons in the area of the campus should be cautious of anyone or anything suspicious. Anyone in the area should evacuate if it appears safe to do so.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Bomb Technicians are currently assisting in the investigation.
Science B Complex Area of Campus has been evacuated for the time being.
More information will be posted on http://www.humboldt.edu/~humboldt/emergency and on 826-INFO as it becomes available.
Science B Complex CLOSED
Monday, May 12, 2008 09:18 a.m.
Arcata — The Science B Complex area of campus has been CLOSED to all persons until further notice.
The University Police Department is investigating a bomb threat in that area. The University has closed the area as a precaution.
Persons in the area of the campus should be cautious of anyone or anything suspicious. Anyone in the area should evacuate if it appears safe to do so.
More information will be posted on the Humboldt State Emergency Web site and on 826-INFO as it becomes available.
