Penn State Intercom......May 10 , 2001

University promises strict
commencement security

In response to recent incidents, Penn State police have announced that strict security measures will be in place for all commencement ceremonies at University Park. Commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, May 11, Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13.

Among the security measures in force will be metal detectors at the entrances to both Eisenhower Auditorium and The Bryce Jordan Center. Since passing through the metal detectors can slow the flow of people into the buildings, University officials are asking people to arrive at least 30-60 minutes before the scheduled start of the ceremony and to be patient while gaining access to the buildings.

So that they would not compromise security measures, police declined to outline all the other actions being taken, but have offered assurances that all steps are being taken to ensure a safe commencement ceremony.

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