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Heldenfels Hall Closing 2/6/2008

Heldenfels Hall closing, 2/6/2008

2/7/2008

Threat shuts down A&M building

By MATTHEW WATKINS
Eagle Staff Writer

A bomb threat shut down one of the busiest buildings on the Texas A&M campus Wednesday, turning 10,000 students away from classes.

According to police and university officials, the scare was caused by a typed note found on a bulletin board in a campus residence hall. A student who discovered the note immediately took it to a staff member who called police about 6 p.m. Tuesday.

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Officials: Heldenfels Hall closed because of "written threat"
By: Chris Hokanson, Battalion Writer
Issue date: 2/6/08 Section: News

Updated: 9:35 a.m. Wednesday

Texas A&M Univeristy Police closed Heldenfels Hall Wednesday because of a "written threat,"said UPD Chief Elmer Schneider. Police stationed at Heldenfels confirmed that the building will be closed for the entire day, but would only say it was staying closed "for safety precautions."

Schneider said the threat was discovered late Tuesday night, and because the building was unoccupied, law enforcement officers were able to safely and closely inspect the building. The decision to close the building for all of Wednesday was made by Univeristy officials Wednesday morning, he said. Scheider said he expects Heldenfels Hall to reopen on Thursday.

The e-mail, sent in accordance with the Federal Clery Act, reported the building closing and stated that the threat was received Tuesday night. According to the notice, UPD and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms inspected the building Tuesday night.

2/6/2008, 2:13 pm

Via Aggie Hotline:

Campus Crime Alert - Heldenfels Hall Closed Today

Classes and all other activities in Heldenfels Hall are expected to resume normal operations Thursday (Feb. 7) following the Wednesday closure of the building after university officials were notified of a written threat. The Department of Security and University Police, in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, carefully inspected the building last night (February 5). After a thorough inspection of the building by highly trained law enforcement officials, and while university officials are reasonably certain that the building is safe, the decision was made to close Heldenfels Hall, and to cancel all classes in the building for today. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is always paramount, and was the principal consideration in taking this action," said Texas A&M President Elsa Murano regarding the building closure. Students, faculty, staff, parents and others seeking more information are encouraged to monitor this web site www.tamu.edu for updated information as it becomes available or call 888-440-7345. Students having questions regarding class assignments affected by the building closure should contact their professors. Law enforcement officials are taking this threat seriously and will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. Anyone having information about this crime is strongly encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (979) 845-2345.

2/6/2008 1:23 pm

Via the Department of Biology Assistant Department Head, Jillaine Maes:

Heldenfels Hall Closure Update for February 6, 2008

Dr. Vaughan's Biology 112 lecture exams have been rescheduled for Friday, February 8th.

Dr. Rizzo's Biology 111 lecture exams have been rescheduled for Monday, February 11th.

Biology 111, 112, and 123 students affected by the building closure are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following makeup laboratories on Friday February 8th: 8:00-10:50 a.m., 11:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 2:20-5:10 p.m. Those unable to attend should consult their T.A. or visit the Help Desk (Held 319) for a makeup assignment that will prepare you for the quiz next week.

Biology 107 students affected by the closure will have an in-lab makeup. Check your TAMU email for the makeup schedule.

2/6/2008, 8:40 am

Via the Department of Biology Assistant Department Head, Jillaine Maes:

Heldenfels Hall is Closed Today

We are aware of the closing and have no information on the specifics of the situation. See your e-mail for a message from the UPD ([Federal Clery Act] Campus Crime Alert-Heldenfels Hall).

Classes are canceled for today. We are working on a solution for make up of labs and lectures including any exams that were scheduled. Please check here and the Lower Division website for information. As soon as we have any answers, we will post them there.

2/6/2008, 7:27 am

Via the Federal Cleary Act:

Campus Crime Alert

The Department of Security and University Police is investigating a written threat regarding Heldenfels Hall. University Police, in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, thoroughly inspected the building last night (February 5).

While we are reasonably certain the building is safe, as a precautionary measure, Heldenfels Hall will be closed today and all classes in the building are cancelled. Normal business operations are expected to resume tomorrow morning. For more information, go to the Texas A&M University web site. www.tamu.edu.

Law enforcement officials are taking this threat seriously. If you have any information about this crime, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (979) 845-2345.