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Emergency Notifications

The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ University Emergency Notification System disseminates timely information to the campus community in the event of a threat to safety affecting the University. Emergency messaging keeps the community informed about threatening conditions and hazards.

AlertNU Notification

  • For: An immediate or imminent life safety threat believed to be occurring on or near campus.
  • What to do: Immediate action is required. Follow instructions in AlertNU communications.
  • Example: Active aggressor reported on or near campus.

AlertNU messages may be sent via email, text, or phone calls and posted on digital screens and the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ homepage, denoted with the color red.

To learn more about these messages, visit the Glossary of Emergency Terms.

AlertNU notices

Details of AlertNU notifications.
Date Campus Incident Additional info.
2-25-2024 Evanston Reports of shots fired near 70 Arts Circle Dr. LN February 26, 2024
11-27-2023 Chicago Shots fired near Wieboldt Hall on Chicago Ave. LN November 28, 2023
8-19-2023 Evanston Person with a weapon near Judson Ave. and Grove St. Evanston Police are handling.
7-15-2023 Evanston Person with a weapon near Lighthouse Beach Evanston Police are handling.
5-22-2023 Evanston Threat to local business off-campus at Church St. and Chicago Ave. Evanston Police are handling.
5-20-2023 Evanston Attempted abduction near Scott Hall Evanston Police are handling
4-12-2023 Evanston Shots fired at Clark Street Beach LN April 13, 2023
2-16-2023 Evanston Fallen tree near Foster St. and Sheridan Rd.