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ODU bomb threat cancels classes, campus activities for Thursday

Posted at 9:11 AM, Nov 29, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-29 12:55:27-05

NORFOLK -- An anonymous report of a bomb threat has canceled classes and activities at Old Dominion University Norfolk campus Thursday, a university spokesperson posted on Facebook.

"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," said ODU in a statement.

The cancellation includes an 11 a.m. women's basketball game against Longwood Univesity and a wrestling match against N.C. State.

School officials had originally delayed the opening of the Norfolk Campus until 10 a.m.

Anyone with information about the threat was asked to call ODU Police at 757-683-4000.

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