The University of Colorado at Boulder will test the Campus Alerts text-messaging system on Thursday, Oct. 14, at noon. The campus conducts at least two tests of the text-messaging system each year in order to promote emergency preparedness.
"As recent tragic events at the University of Texas demonstrated, a text-messaging system is a vital tool to provide instant life-saving information to faculty, staff and students," said Vice Chancellor for Administration Frank Bruno. "I encourage all faculty, staff and students to sign up for the Campus Alerts text-messaging system, and to be aware of our tests of the system in the fall and spring semesters."
Volunteers with laptops will be available in the University Memorial Center on Oct. 14from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help students, faculty and staff sign up for the system. Students, faculty and staff also can sign up to receive an alert bytext message, e-mail, or both by going to .
The Campus Alerts system had over 24,600 subscribers as of Oct. 8 including students, faculty and staff members. Over 64 percent of the campus community is currently enrolled.
If there is an emergency that affects the campus community, critical updates on the nature of the emergency and any necessary instructions will be posted at and on the campus Emergency Information Line at 303-492-4636 (303-492-INFO).
If the emergency involves a campus closure or if there is a threat to personal safety, a Campus Alert will be sent by text message and e-mail to individuals who have signed up.
Users who have changed phone numbers or switched carriers since signing up for CampusAlerts should log in to the system by going to to update their contact information. Answers to frequently asked questions and support information also are available on the site.
For information about the text-messaging system go to the CU-Boulder website at . Any user who expected to receive an alert and didn't, or who needs help signing up for the system, should call the IT Service Center at 303-735-HELP or e-mail help@colorado.edu.