4.4.08
“Organization advocates for concealed carry on campus”
Students are working to establish a N.C. State chapter of Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, some of whom cited the Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois shootings as reasons to make it legal for permit-holding staff and students to carry guns on campus.
3.10.08
“ASU student charged for false report”
A student at Appalachian State University falsely reported there was a gunman on the university’s campus.
2.29.08
“University tests alarm system”
The WolfAlert Audible Warning System sounded Westminster bells across campus at 11:30 a.m. in the first test of the WolfAlert audible system. Speakers located across campus now sound the test on the first Monday of every month.
2.21.08
“House bill addresses public safety”
The House of Representatives passed a bill that stated colleges and universities must release campus safety information and issue public warnings within 30 minutes of any emergency or threat to campus.
2.15.08
“Gunman shoots 21, commits suicide, leaves 6 dead at NIU”
Steven Phillip Kazmierczak, a former graduate student in sociology, opened fire on a classroom at Northern Illinois University, leaving six dead before killing himself.
11.15.07
“University implements emergency text service”
Students were able to begin to sign up for the emergency text messaging service through MyPack Portal.
9.27.07
“Campus police to deploy new safety measures”
At a Chancellor’s Liason meeting, the administration announced its plan to implement WolfAlert, which includes text messaging notification and an early-warning speaker system.
4.19.07
“University, state officials lay out plans for improved campus safety”
Erskine Bowles, president of the UNC System, spoke of a three-step plan of action that included card access to every building and residence hall; installing alarms for doors to sound if they are left propped open; and installing cameras with monitoring and recording devices.
4.19.07
“Student charged with gun threat”
Two days after the shootings, Campus Police investigated a reported threat to shoot a Fountain Dining Hall employee. Defendants claimed the threat was false.
4.18.07
“Students come together to reflect”
Harris Field was awash in maroon and gold the day after the shooting, as more than 1,000 students holding luminaria remembered those who died at Virginia Tech.
4.17.07
“Tragedy crosses border”
One year ago, Seung-Hui Cho opened fire on Virginia Tech’s campus, killing 33, including himself, and injuring 33 others. It was the deadliest school shooting in United States history.
