Last night, several individuals chained themselves to the fence of Earl Hall. These individuals were given warnings that the space had been declared closed by the University and that they would face disciplinary consequences if they did not disperse. Three individuals remained. They were asked for identification, which two provided, informed of Rules violations, and informed they would be escorted off campus by Public Safety if they did not disperse. Following these repeated warnings, the chains were removed by Public Safety and the individuals were escorted off campus.
We are investigating Rules violations and will follow the process established in the Rules of University Conduct for enforcing violations. Our focus is on preserving our core mission to teach, create, and advance knowledge while ensuring a safe campus for our community.
