NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) — After an anonymous threat at Old Dominion University's Norfolk campus caused a delayed opening, officials closed the campus Thursday as the investigation continues.
The campus has since been reopened after police gave the "all clear."
While all classes remain canceled Thursday, certain services reopened at 4 p.m. including:
- Webb University Center
- Student Recreation Center
- Learning Commons at Perry Library
- Monarch Transit and Safe Ride
Students are no longer being asked to remain in their residence halls. For a schedule of Dining Services, click here. Students and the community can also check game times and cancelations and arts and theatre events information.
According to a safety notification sent by Old Dominion Thursday morning, Police Chief Rhonda Harris enacted the crisis and emergency management plan and University officials are following emergency protocols while Old Dominion University Police investigated the threat.
"In an abundance of caution, the Norfolk campus will be closed for the remainder of the day. During this time, all classes and activities are canceled. Offices and buildings—including libraries, dining facilities, Webb Center and the Student Recreation Center—will remain closed," the safety warning said.
Here's the full message:
You are receiving this crime warning as part of Old Dominion University's commitment to provide campus-area crime information, and as part of our compliance with the federal Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act).
Old Dominion University Police are actively investigating an anonymous report of a bomb threat.
Police Chief Rhonda Harris has enacted our crisis and emergency management plan and University officials are following all emergency protocols. The safety of our community is our top priority.
Student residents are instructed to stay in their secured residence halls and staff are asked not to report to campus until further notice.
In an abundance of caution, the Norfolk campus will be closed for the remainder of the day. During this time, all classes and activities are cancelled. Offices and buildings—including libraries, dining facilities, Webb Center and the Student Recreation Center—will remain closed.
All higher education centers, including distance learning, will operate on a regular schedule.
We will communicate any updates via email.
ODU also tweeted:
If you have any information that would be helpful to this investigation, contact University Police Department at 757-683-4000.