From an all-campus email this morning:
A non-specific bomb threat was discovered overnight in [Building]. A note was discovered at 4:16 a.m. Following our emergency response plan, the Schenectady Police were immediately notified. A sweep of the building was conducted by the Schenectady Police, State Police and the Sheriff’s Department and it was determined there was no immediate threat and the building was deemed safe to reopen for classes at 8 a.m.
However, in light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, we have decided to cancel or move all classes scheduled to meet this morning in [Building] and conduct a second sweep of the building to ensure there are no potential threats to the campus community. Once authorities determine there is no threat, we plan to reopen the building in time for classes beginning at 1:50 p.m.
It’s depressing to think that I share a species with someone who thought this was a good idea.