Statements from UNLV Administration
11:02 a.m., Oct. 2, 2017
Our thoughts remain with the victims of last night’s shooting and with their loved ones. We are all in shock and grieving from this tragic event.
So many of those in our community have stepped up to support those affected. On behalf of UNLV, we would like to thank the many individuals and organizations that donated food, water, goods and transportation to support evacuees at the Thomas & Mack Center. The last of the evacuees at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center left campus at approximately 10 a.m.
The outpouring of generosity has been remarkable. We’d like to thank the Thomas & Mack Center staff and UNLV Police for assisting in this time of need.
We are also grateful to our faculty, staff, and students for their flexibility and efforts to come together as a university community. Your presence here today provides an opportunity to have dialogue with each other as we come to terms with last night’s incident.
Drop-in counseling services are available today for students, faculty, and staff until 6 p.m. in the Health Education room of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. No appointments are necessary.
Local officials have asked anyone interested in donating blood to contact or visit United Blood Services at the Whitney Ranch or West Charleston locations in Las Vegas.
5:02 a.m., Oct. 2, 2017
We are deeply saddened by last night’s tragic event on the Las Vegas Strip and our thoughts go out to all of the victims and their families.
University leadership consulted with UNLV police and determined the campus will be open for business operations and that classes be held as scheduled on Monday, Oct. 2.
Traffic impacts are expected around UNLV and students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to allow extra time in their commute to campus. Please check local media regarding road closures.
There may be parking impacts in the area of the Thomas & Mack Center, which is being used as a location for evacuees affected by the incident per the request of local law enforcement. Heavy traffic is expected in the area of Tropicana Avenue and Swenson Street.
Please consider parking in alternate locations.
Individuals planning on attending non-university events on campus are encouraged to contact event organizers for updates.
Anyone looking for information regarding loved ones should call the Red Cross hotline at 1-800-536-9488.
Student Counseling Resources
Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available to any member of the campus community and provides a variety of confidential services such as individual, couple, and group counseling. Students are encouraged to call the CAPS office to schedule an initial appointment.
An on-call counselor is available during open hours to see students who have an immediate need and to consult with faculty and staff. For more information call (702) 895-3627 or visit the Student Counseling and Psychological Services website.
Faculty and Staff Counseling Resources
Counseling and support services are available to faculty and staff through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP is a confidential assessment and referral program to help individuals with personal and work-related issues. Consultants are available 24 hours-a-day, every day, all year long. For more information call 877-234-5151 or visit the Employee Assistance page.
Visit UNLV.edu for further updates related to campus operations.
