Updates on Boston campus incidents: September 24, 2022 1:58 pm
Update on Curry Student Center incident
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff,
Many of you woke up this morning to alert messages about a security incident that took place last night in the Curry Student Center on Northeastern’s Boston campus. We are writing this morning to provide more information about what happened, and to reassure our community that the campus is safe, the threat turned out to be false, and at no point was anyone’s safety at risk.
On Thursday night, shortly before 11:00 pm ET, an unidentified person called in a threat alleging that there were explosive devices in the Curry Student Center on Northeastern’s Boston campus. NUPD responded immediately in coordination with additional law enforcement agencies. Curry was evacuated and a thorough sweep of the building was conducted by police and canine units. We have now determined that the threat was fraudulent and there was never a danger to anyone on campus.
There is no reason to believe that last night’s incident was in any way connected to the incident in Holmes Hall on September 13th.
For students living in campus housing, Residential Life staff will have a presence in the halls today, and are available to engage in conversations with students and provide support. They will also have open office hours for students. Additionally, Cultural Center staff are available today for any students who wish to discuss these events.
Confidential counseling is available for students and staff. Students can contact University Health and Counseling Services located on Forsyth Street or by calling 617.373.2772.
Additionally, Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) has a 24/7 mental health support service called Find@Northeastern that offers students access to a licensed mental health clinician at any time from any location in the world by calling 877.233.9477 (U.S.), 855.229.8797 (Canada), +1.781.457.7777 (Intl.).
Student support is also available from the Center for Spirituality Dialogue and Service at 617.373.2728, and from the We Care team in Student Affairs at [email protected] or 617.373.7591.
Faculty and Staff can contact the Employee Assistance Program at 800.624.5544 or find more information at https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/wellness-life/.
The following web page is the best source for real-time, updated information about this incident: alerts.northeastern.edu.
The safety and security of our campus community is essential and remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide continuous updates as necessary.
Sincerely,
David Madigan
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kenneth Henderson
Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning
Friday, September 23, 12:26 a.m.
NU ALERT: This is an ALL CLEAR notification. The emergency at Curry Student Center has concluded and has been deemed all clear. Further updates may be posted at bit.ly/NUsafety.
Follow @NortheasternPD and @NortheasternOEM on social media for additional information sharing channels.
Thursday, September 22, 11:18 p.m.
NU ALERT: UPDATE- Police activity reported near Curry Student Center. Shelter in place has been lifted, avoid the area of Snell Quad and Curry Student Center
Additional information will be sent as soon as it is available. Please only contact NUPD if you need emergency assistance.
Further updates may be posted at bit.ly/NUsafety. Follow @NortheasternPD and @NortheasternOEM on social media for additional information sharing channels.
Thursday, September 22, 10:41 p.m.
NU ALERT: Police activity reported near Curry Student Center. Avoid the area and shelter in place. Emergency personnel responding.
Additional information will be sent as soon as it is available. Please only contact NUPD if you need emergency assistance.
Further updates may be posted at bit.ly/NUsafety. Follow @NortheasternPD and @NortheasternOEM on social media for additional information sharing channels.
Updates on Holmes Hall Incident
Wednesday, September 14, 11:05 a.m.
Resources for Students, Faculty and Staff
To all members of the Northeastern University community:
Events such as the incident that took place on our Boston campus last night can create or heighten anxiety for many of us. We would like to underscore what was communicated to our community last night: Multiple law enforcement agencies have determined that the campus is safe and secure. Classes, research, and all other campus activities have resumed today.
For students living in campus housing, Residential Life staff will have a presence in the halls today, and are available to engage in conversations with students and provide support. They will also have open office hours for students. Additionally, Cultural Center staff are available today for any students who wish to discuss last night’s events.
Confidential counseling is available for students and staff. Students can contact University Health and Counseling Services located on Forsyth Street or by calling 617.373.2772. Additionally, Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) has a 24/7 mental health support service called Find@Northeastern that offers students access to a licensed mental health clinician at any time from any location in the world by calling 877.233.9477 (U.S.), 855.229.8797 (Canada), +1.781.457.7777 (Intl.).
Student support is also available from the Center for Spirituality Dialogue and Service at 617.373.2728, and from the We Care team in Student Affairs at [email protected] or 617.373.7591.
Faculty and Staff can contact the Employee Assistance Program at 800.624.5544 or find more information at https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/wellness-life/.
The following web page is the best source for real-time, updated information about this incident: alerts.northeastern.edu
The safety and security of our campus community is essential and remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide continuous updates as new information becomes available.
Sincerely,
David Madigan
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kenneth Henderson
Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning
Tuesday, September 13, 11:28 p.m.
BOSTON – Scene Contained, Campus Expected to be Open Tomorrow
This is the fourth update to the Northeastern community concerning tonight’s incident on the Boston campus.
To summarize the facts: Shortly after 7 p.m., a package delivered to Holmes Hall detonated when a staff member opened it. The staff member sustained minor injuries and is being treated at a local hospital. No students were injured.
The Boston Police Department's Bomb Squad, Boston Emergency Management Services, and other law enforcement agencies are at the scene investigating. The building was evacuated and evening classes in nearby buildings were canceled on the Boston campus. Several notifications were sent to the campus community urging people to avoid the area.
The scene is currently contained and the campus is secured. NUPD is increasing patrols and security across the campus. At this time, we expect the campus to be open and fully operational tomorrow.
The safety and well-being of our community is always our most important priority. We will update you as more information becomes available.
Tuesday, September 13, 9:48 PM
BOSTON - Holmes Incident Contained
We are writing with another update on the incident at Holmes Hall on the Boston campus. The scene is contained and the campus is secured. NUPD is working closely with the Boston Police Department to secure the area.
The university canceled evening classes in several buildings as the investigation continues. One staff member sustained minor injuries due to an explosion. No students have been injured. We will continue to update the Northeastern community as soon as more information is available.
Tuesday, September 13, 8:45 PM
BOSTON - Evening Classes Canceled in Several Buildings
Evening classes in Behrakis, Shillman, Ryder, Kariotis, Dockser, and West F are canceled due to the ongoing investigation in the area.
Please avoid the area due to ongoing investigation
Tuesday, September, 13 7:55 PM
BOSTON - Emergency Services Responding to
Emergency services responding to an incident at Holmes Hall. Please avoid the area during the investigation. Thank you.