We want to inform the Salem campus community about two upcoming protests scheduled to take place this week at the Oregon State Capitol.
The first protest, organized by the 50501 Movement (50 states, 50 protests, one day), is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, at noon. The second protest, regarding the administration's activities around mass deportations, is being organized by Salem Supporting Immigrants and will take place on Saturday, February 8, at 1:00 PM. A similar protest took place this past weekend in North Salem that eventually required police intervention, so there may be increased police presence at these events.
Due to the proximity of these events to our campus, there may be potential traffic and parking impacts. Community members should plan accordingly and allow extra travel time during these periods.
We also want to remind all community members to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Contact Campus Safety at 503-370-6911 if you observe any unauthorized individuals on campus. It’s a good idea to program our number into your phone if you haven’t done so already.
We will continue to monitor these situations and provide updates as necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter.