Peaceful protest against UA Regents' policy prohibiting carrying of firearms on UA campuses expected Wednesday morning

Please be advised that UAA students as well as individuals not affiliated with UAA plan to gather in the Cuddy Quad this morning to peacefully protest the University of Alaska Board of Regents' policy and University Regulation prohibiting the carrying of firearms on University of Alaska campuses. Individuals may decide to carry a firearm in violation of our policies and regulations. The University Police Department (UPD) and Campus Response Team are monitoring the situation and will respond appropriately to ensure that the demonstration is minimally disruptive.

If you see an individual -- or a group of individuals -- with firearms, or any other weapon on campus, please alert UPD immediately by calling (907) 786-1120. If you feel unsafe, please contact UPD.

Individuals carrying firearms on campus are in violation of Board of Regents' policy and University Regulation. UAA Administration is aware of the situation and will take steps to notify individuals carrying firearms of our policies and regulations and direct them to remove the firearms from campus.

UAA remains open and operating a normal schedule today, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

Sincerely,
Campus Response Team