This urgent message was sent to all students by
St. Mary's College President Vice-President Michael Freeman

(Saturday April 16, 2005) This morning at approximately 1000 AM, two improvised explosive devices were discovered on the northern side of the campus.  Everyone is being evacuated from North Campus to the Campus Center.  Emergency personnel are on site and the entire area is being checked to ensure the safety of our community.  We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this challenging situation.   Emergency crews are working diligently to resolve the situation as quickly as it can safely and responsibly be done. For additional information please visit the INFO BOOTH at the Campus Center.

Michael Freeman

Vice-President and Dean of the College

(Editor's Note: Since the Maryland State Fire Marshal described the objects as being "vibratory devices", perhaps the only thing explosive was the panic spread by the college over innocent objects.)