Addressing Campus Vandalism
October 9, 2024
Campus Community,
Early yesterday morning, graffiti and vandalism were discovered across Centennial Mall. This criminal act is unacceptable, does not represent the values of our campus community, and will not be tolerated.
We immediately began efforts to remove the harmful graffiti, however because of the nature of the damage, that work continues.
At UToledo, we support freedom of expression. We do not condone criminal damage or threats of violence.
UToledo Police are investigating this incident as felony vandalism and ethnic intimidation. If you have any information about this incident, report it to campus police immediately. We will seek to hold the person or persons responsible through both the criminal prosecution process as well as the Student Code of Conduct or Standards of Conduct process if they are a UToledo student or employee.
These hateful actions do not reflect the values of our campus community. We have a safe and welcoming campus, and we are a community that respects our differences and values each other.
Your safety and well-being are a top priority, and we are here to support you. Actions that interfere with the functions of the University or actions that endanger the health or safety of members of our community will not be tolerated. Report any incidents of discrimination or harassment at utoledo.edu/report so that we can investigate. Our campus resources are here to help:
- UToledo Police Department has professionally trained law enforcement officers protecting our campuses 24/7. Always call 9-1-1 in an active emergency. You can also contact UToledo Police through the non-emergency number at 419.530.2600 and choose option #3.
- Center for Advocacy and Student Experience is the first line of contact for students in need. The CASE team provides guidance for navigating campus and community resources. Students are encouraged to contact 419.530.HELP for assistance or submit a Rocket Care Report.
- Counseling Center provides confidential mental healthcare services. Schedule an appointment, learn about support groups and access additional resources by visiting the center’s website or calling 419.530.2426. The national suicide and crisis lifeline is another resource available to call or text 988 if you need to talk.
- Office of Multicultural Student Success provides education and advocacy for students through the celebration of culture and identity. Visit Student Union 2500 to connect with professional staff.
- Employee Assistance Program provides confidential resources available for personal and work-related issues. IMPACT Solutions provides a range of benefits to help improve mental health, reduce stress and make life easier.
We are committed to ensuring that our community remains a safe and supportive environment for everyone.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. Schroeder
Interim President