Noah Dantes Editor-in-chief The Collegian gathered updates from student organizations around campus from Sept. 3 to Sept. 29. Each update was provided by the student leader of the organization and has not been altered in any way. This article will be updated as the Collegian receives more updates from student organizations. ASWU The Associated Students of Willamette University (ASWU) will be holding our weekly senate meeting on Zoom every Thursday at 7pm. Each member of the Executive team will hold weekly office hours on zoom. President Mathews-Lingen will have her office hours from 2:30-4pm on Thursdays, Treasurer Burke from 3:30-5:30 on Wednesdays and Chief Justice Johnston on Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm. Vice President Mary Robicheaux will have hers Monday, Wednesday from 3-5 and Friday 3-4. ASWU meetings are open to the public: the Zoom link will be in Today@WU every Thursday. -Claire Mathews-Lingen Climate Action Alliance The Climate Action Alliance will be holding our regular club meetings on Zoom this semester. We plan to work on pushing the university to develop a formal Climate Action Plan, and work in collaboration with other student organizations to engage in the political process with a focus on climate policy. Anyone who would like to be added to our listserv or has any questions about the Climate Action Alliance can reach out to Daniel Smith at desmith@willamette.edu. -Daniel Smith College Democrats College Democrats is still doing a lot of work this semester. We have weekly phonebanking opportunities with local candidates, weekly meetings over zoom (email Jade Macer to get involved), and other election season stuff like postcard writing to young voters, debate watch parties, and voter registration events. Most will be online and over Zoom whenever possible, so email Jade Macer, Quinna Sypher, or Andrew Hull to get involved or follow @collegedemswu on Instagram to see what we’re up to! -Quinna Sypher CTCA For CTCA, we will be doing all of our weekly meetings virtually and will be doing a mix of hanging out, games, watching movies/videos. We're unsure of what our bigger events will look like but we're planning on doing "grab and go" programs where students can pick up goody bags and then use the goody bag during a virtual event. -Tara Hickman Disability Advocacy Club We are planning to meet via Zoom for the foreseeable future, with hopes to do some online events this semester as well. We are unsure if we will hold any in person events at this time during this semester. Our meetings are from 5-6pm every Monday on Zoom. Anyone interested can send me an email and I will add them to the mailing list. -Landry Ferguson Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Pre-Health Club In a typical year our club hosts multiple blood drives with the red cross in Montag Den, brings in speakers to give mini seminars to our club members, and fosters mentor-mentee relationships. The biggest change to the club's functioning this semester will be the inability to host any blood drives on campus as campus is closed. This semester will certainly feel different, but we are going to strive to still help our members build those community connections and experience those guest lectures virtually. We are also going to try to expand our plans to include online volunteering and educational opportunities. -Sara Streete Kappa Sigma Kappa Sigma will be operating completely online for this semester - everything will be held over Zoom, so that we don’t take any risks with improper social distancing and mask-wearing. -Zachary Haroian Koto Club Our teacher will be leading club meetings through Zoom. I was originally planning on having us meet in our normal room and follow along with her on a Zoom call, but since we're a small club, I was thinking of doing the same thing as Sanshin Club and allowing members to borrow a koto. - Na'aleaukahi Wilhelm Nerf Club Currently, our fate for this semester (and potentially year) is mostly in the hands of the Sports Club Union and the Reopening Committee, but for the time being we are planning and preparing on the assumption that we will be cleared to hold meetings and fling some foam in the next few weeks. That said, there will be significant changes to club operation no matter what decision is made. We are doing our best to adapt to the current policies put into place by Willamette, including but not limited to social distancing, mandatory face mask-wearing, constant sanitization, and limits on group sizes. We will be taking measures to reduce crowding, physical contact, and sharing of equipment, among other things. Our officers have proposed several options for addressing everyone’s collective safety during this pandemic, and as we move closer to hopefully being able to Nerf, we will decide on the best course of action to take, adhering to Willamette guidelines. -Evan Kohne Pep Band Pep Band is not happening because there are no sporting events happening this semester. We are thinking about trying to put on concerts, in person or virtual. But there is further discussion to be had before this becomes a reality. -Jake Procino Russian Club Russian Club is a fun and laid-back club where you can immerse yourself in Russian culture. There will be Russian candy (individually wrapped) at the meetings. Knowing the Russian language is not required! We will be having our meetings every other week on Thursdays from 6-7pm. These meetings will alternate from being outside of Ford and on Zoom, often depending on club member input. We want to maintain Russian Club's relaxed nature while also staying safe, so for in-person meetings they will be outside, if possible, and socially distanced. We will have masks and hand sanitizer at every in-person meeting. Apart from this we have Zoom meetings where we can watch movies and chat. Russian Club is a very welcoming and low-commitment organization that can be very fun while also being educational. -Christina Clothier Sanshin Club We are allowing members to borrow a sanshin to keep in their rooms, and we are planning on meeting over Zoom. - Na'aleaukahi Wilhelm Sigma Chi Sigma Chi is working diligently to comply with any and all COVID-19 and fire safety restrictions. Before the smoke, we were holding outdoor chapter meetings in Bush park on Friday nights. Since the smoke, we have been doing zoom. This includes all other Sigma Chi related meetings. With that said, we are still working towards our goals for community service and philanthropy. This includes a MOD pizza fundraiser this coming Sunday (9/20) with all proceeds going towards the families who lost property in the fires. As for recruitment, no official word, but if anyone is interested in joining our organization please reach out to myself at or our recruitment chair at . -Will Huntington Taiko Club We're still trying to decide whether we will be meeting in person and playing at a distance from each other or if we won't really meet at all. Many students from last year have either graduated or stopped coming, so we need to find out who will still be active in the club. - Na'aleaukahi Wilhelm WEMS Due to the fact that WEMS is a medically-oriented organization that provides real medical care to the Willamette community, we have had to take extreme measures to ensure the safety of our members. Of the measures taken, we have closed requests to provide standby first aid to on-campus events and have ceased to be on-call, meaning we will not be providing free emergency care to the community until our medical director deems the circumstances safe enough for us to continue. This decision did not come to us easily and was the result of us caring for the safety of our responders above all else, seeing that above their position in WEMS, they are students first and we do not want to risk their health or education. Along with this, due to the world shortage of protective medical equipment, we are not currently able to adequately protect our responders from disease transmission if they were to be on call rendering care. Normally, WEMS is available to provide training sessions on a variety of topics, however, to minimize the risk of spreading COVID, we have stopped taking requests for these services as well (unfortunately, this includes our yearly fall EMR certification course). We have also moved our weekly meetings to be online via Zoom to better prevent the spread of this virus. In this time of a global pandemic, we have only continued to train and educate our current members to maintain our standards of skills and knowledge even though we are not in service. -Nathan Brown

Sept. 24, 2020 By Jake Procino

Noah Dantes Editor-in-chief Spring classes will begin on Jan. 20, 2021, Senior Vice President and Provost Carol Long announced over email on Oct. 7. Long also said that Commencement will be held on May 16, 2021, and that there will be no spring break. The graduate school calendar will remain as currently posted on the registrar's websit e . "While we do not yet have all the details, we wanted to at least get the starting and ending dates out in advance to help with your preparation," Long said. "The Office of the Registrar is working out the internal dates for the semester and will post them shortly. Watch for details on the website ."

Campus Safety Report September 28 - October 4 2020 Provided by Ross Stout. Criminal Mischief September 28, 9:20 p.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting gasoline pouring out of a vehicle. An officer responded and examined the damage and was later met by the owner and explained the damage. The officer and maintenance were able to clean up all the spilled gasoline. October 2, 3:10 p.m. (University Apartments Parking Lot): A student stopped by the Campus Safety office to report that their vehicle had items stolen from the vehicle and that the vehicle had been vandalized multiple times during the week. A report was filed. Emergency Medical Aid September 29, 10:50 a.m. (In a Campus Residence): Campus Safety was contacted by Bishop Wellness to evaluate a student who had taken medication and was not feeling well. An officer and EMS responded and evaluated the student who was left in their own care. The on-call area coordinator was also notified. September 30, 6:10 a.m. (In a campus residence): Campus Safety received a call from a student reporting they were dizzy and experiencing pain. The student was transported to the Salem ER. The on-call area coordinator was also notified. October 3, 12:30 a.m. (In a Campus Residence): Campus Safety received a call from an RA reporting an individual in the restroom not responding to knocking on the door after several attempts to contact the individual inside. An officer responded and unlocked the door and encountered a student sleeping. The individual was safely escorted back to their room. Suspicious Activity/Persons September 28, 6:55 a.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual without a mask on passing through campus. The officer attempted to make contact with the individual, but the individual then started walking faster. The officer advised the individual that the campus is closed to visitors and that masks are required on campus. The officer followed the individual until they were off campus. September 28, 10:26 a.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): Campus Safety was contacted after a student encountered an individual going through the dumpsters. An officer responded and met with the individual and advised them that the campus is closed to visitors. The individual then left campus. September 28, 5:29 p.m. (Micah Building): Campus Safety received a call reporting individuals sitting on the stairs possibly "doing drugs." An officer responded and searched the surrounding areas, but was unable to locate anyone in the area. September 29, 8:49 p.m. (University Services): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual pushing a cart and various items on campus. The individual was asked to leave and was escorted off campus. September 30, 7:51 a.m. (University Services): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual passing through campus carrying a gas canister. An officer responded and checked with the individual who then left campus. September 30, 12:17 p.m. (Jackson Plaza): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual in the area not wearing a mask. The individual did not comply when informed by students that masks are required on campus and that the campus is closed to visitors. An officer responded and searched the area, but they were unable to locate the individual. September 30, 6:25 p.m. (Lee House): Campus Safety received a call reporting two teenage individuals on bikes riding around on campus. An officer responded and found the individuals and informed them that they would have to leave campus. September 30, 7:54 p.m. (Matthews Hall): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual going through the dumpsters in the area. An officer responded and searched the area and ultimately found the individual. The individual was then asked to leave campus. October 1, 5:00 p.m. (University Apartments Parking Lot): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual lying in the grass and who appeared to be passed out. The officer made contact with the individual who they believed to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was asked to leave campus and complied. October 2, 12:19 p.m. (Waller Hall): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual sitting in the chairs near the Star Trees that did not appear to be a Willamette community member. An officer responded and searched the area, but was unable to locate the individual. October 2, 1:58 p.m. (Hatfield Fountain): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual without a mask on kicking signs and drinking from a bottle. An officer responded and searched the area. The officer found the individual and made sure they left campus. October 2, 3:02 p.m. (WISH House): While on patrol, Willamette Watch encountered individuals in front of the building without masks on. An officer responded and searched the area, but the individuals were no longer there. October 2, 3:08 p.m. (Skybridge): Campus Safety received a call reporting individuals underneath the bridge without masks on and smoking. An officer responded and met with the individuals and informed them of the no smoking and mask policy. Theft September 29, 7:55 a.m. (University Apartments Parking Lot): Campus Safety was contacted after a student discovered that their catalytic converter was stolen from underneath their vehicle. A report was filed and the student was also encouraged to file a report with the Salem Police Department. October 1, 8:25 a.m. (Brown Field): Campus Safety was contacted by Maintenance after they noticed an electrical box had been stolen from the tent on the field. A report was filed. October 5, 8:37 a.m. (University Center): Campus Safety was contacted after a student noticed that a bamboo mat had been removed from the roof of a Sukkah which was set up for the festival of Sukkot. A report was filed. October 3, 7:45 p.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): Campus Safety was contacted after a student noticed that their catalytic converters were stolen from underneath their Prius. A report was filed and the student was also encouraged to file a report with the Salem Police Department. Welfare Check October 2, 4:20 p.m. (In a Campus Residence): Campus Safety received a call requesting a welfare check by a parent who had not heard from their student for the past few days. An officer responded to check on the student and was met by their roommate who stated they also had not seen their roommate for some time. Campus Safety and University officials were then notified by Salem Police of the death of the student. No further details regarding the death have been made available at this time and all questions should be directed to the Salem Police department.

Campus Safety Report September 21-27 2020 Provided by Ross Stout. Emergency Medical Aid September 24, 8:13 a.m. (Law School): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual had fallen down the stairs and injured their arm. Officers responded and evaluated the individual. Medics were then contacted and the individual was transported to the hospital. Suspicious Activity/Persons September 22, 9:28 a.m. (Sparks Parking Lot): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual carrying cans walking through campus. The officer made contact with the individual and let them know that the campus was closed to visitors and they then left. September 22, 10:17 a.m. (Shepard Hall): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual with two children on campus. The individual was informed that the campus is closed to visitors and they then left. September 22, 6:40 p.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual without a mask on. The individual was informed the campus was closed to visitors and they then left. September 22, 11:29 p.m. (Tennis Courts): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual sleeping in the area. The officer made contact with the individual who then left campus. September 23, 10:49 a.m. (Japanese Gardens): Campus Safety received a report of items left in the area. Officers responded and searched the area and an individual came out to the bushes claiming the items. The individual was then informed they would need to collect their items and relocate off campus. September 23, 1:01 p.m. (Jackson Plaza): Campus Safety received numerous calls reporting an individual on campus without a mask on and who also appeared to be under the influence. Officers responded and found the individual who then ran. The officers followed the individual to ensure the individual stayed off campus. September 23, 1:42 p.m. (Skybridge): While on patrol, an officer noticed an individual walk on the bridge without a mask on. The officer made contact with the individual who stated that they were lost. The individual then left campus. September 23, 1:47 p.m. (Sparks Parking Lot): While on patrol an officer noticed another individual without a mask on. The officer made contact with the individual and informed that the campus was closed to visitors. September 24, 8:13 p.m. (Goudy Commons): Campus Safety received a call reporting two individuals walking without masks on. An officer responded and informed the individuals of the campus mask and no visitor policies. The two individuals then left. September 24, 10:00 p.m. (Mill Stream): Campus Safety received a call reporting two individuals walking without masks on. An officer responded and informed the individuals of the campus mask and no visitor policies. The two individuals then left. . September 25, 10:35 p.m. (Atkinson GSM): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual sleeping in the area. Officers responded and made contact with the individual who then left campus. September 25, 12:06 p.m. (University Center): Campus Safety received a call reporting students in the area eating lunch. An officer responded and informed the students that they would have to relocate to one of the designated locations for eating on campus. September 25, 2:56 p.m. (Quad): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual trying to sell gift cards to individuals passing by. An officer responded and made contact with the individual and they were removed from campus. September 25, 6:35 p.m. (Goudy Commons): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual smoking outside the building. The individual was informed of the campus no smoking policy and no visitor policy and was asked to leave campus. September 26, 1:00 a.m. (Blue Parking Lot): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual yelling and screaming while walking through campus. Officers responded and met with the individual who was then directed off campus. September 26, 12:20 p.m. (Quad): Campus Safety received a call reporting a family on campus without masks on. An officer responded and met with the family and they were informed of the mask and no visitors on campus policies. The individuals then left campus. September 27, 6:20 p.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting a large group of unmasked teenagers walking through campus. An officer responded and assured they exited campus. Theft September 24, 4:01 a.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): A student contacted Campus Safety after noticing their fuel canister and gloves were stolen from their moped. A report was filed. Trespass September 23, 7:35 a.m. (Botanical Gardens): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual who was previously trespassed from the University. The officer made contact with the individual who then left campus after being warned they were going to be arrested.

Campus Safety Report September 06-13, 2020 Provided by Director of Campus Safety Ross Stout. Criminal Mischief September 13, 3:30 a.m. (Ford Hall): While on patrol, an officer witnessed an unknown individual attempt to steal a bicycle from the bike rack. Officers responded to the area and stopped the individual but the individual ended up running. Salem Police were then contacted and the officers provided a description of the individual. September 13 12:30 p.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): Campus Safety received a call from a student reporting the back window of their vehicle had been smashed. An officer responded and met with the student who showed them the broken window and reported nothing missing from the vehicle. A report was filed and the student was also encouraged to make a report with Salem Police. Emergency Medical Aid September 6, 4:41 a.m. (In a Campus Residence): Campus Safety received a call from a student requesting transport to the ER. An officer responded and transported the student. The on-call area coordinator was also notified. September 7, 1:16 a.m. (In a Campus Residence): Campus Safety received a call from an RA requesting a transport for a student to the hospital. An officer responded and transported the student. The on-call area coordinator was also notified. September 9, 12:49 a.m. (In a Campus Residence): Campus Safety received a call reporting a student had fainted. An officer responded and evaluated the student. The student requested a ride to the hospital and the officer transported the student. Harassment September 7, 5:16 p.m. (Ford Hall): Campus Safety received a call from a student who reported being chased by protesters from the Capitol. The student was able to make it back safely to their residence hall safety. A Campus Safety officer responded to check on the student along with Salem Police to gather more information. The student was informed to contact Salem Police if they would like to file a report. Suspicious Activity/Persons September 6, 8:00 p.m. (Lausanne Hall): Campus Safety received a call reporting two individuals smoking on the balcony. An officer responded and searched the area, but could not locate anyone. September 7, 7:44 a.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual yelling and screaming. An officer responded and searched the area and saw the individual leave as the officer approached. September 7, 12:28 p.m. (Law School): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual with no shirt on acting erratically. An officer responded and met with the individual who then quickly left campus. September 7, 4:55 p.m. (Goudy Commons): Campus Safety received a call reporting individuals on bikes and scooters doing tricks in front of the building. An officer responded and met with the individuals who were informed that the campus is closed to visitors. The officer escorted the individuals off campus. September 7, 11:30 p.m. (Smith Auditorium): While on patrol, an officer encountered a suspicious individual passing through campus. The individual was informed the campus is closed to visitors and was advised to leave the campus. September 8 , 2:02 p.m. (University Center): Campus Safety was contacted after an employee saw an unknown individual enter the Bistro. An officer responded and checked inside the building and the surrounding area, but was unable to locate anyone. September 8, 2:08 p.m. (University Center): While on patrol, an officer encountered a suspicious individual carrying black bags passing through campus. The officer kept visual contact on the individual until they were off campus. September 10, 12:19 p.m. (Botanical Gardens): While on patrol, an officer encountered two individuals sitting in the garden. The individuals were reminded the campus is closed to visitors and they promptly left. September 10, 12:59 p.m. (12th Street): While on patrol an officer, reported encountering a suspicious individual passing through campus. The officer kept visual contact on the individual until they left campus. September 10, 3:54 p.m. (Law School): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual sitting on the steps outside the building. An officer responded and searched the area and surrounding areas, but was unable to locate anyone in the area. September 12, 11:00 p.m. (University Center): While on patrol, an officer encountered a suspicious individuals in the area. The officer met with the two individuals and informed them the campus is closed to visitors. The individuals refused to leave campus, but quickly left when the officer called Salem Police to have them arrested for trespassing.

Safety Violation April 30, 8:31 p.m. (Kaneko Commons): While on patrol, an officer noticed a candle burning inside a room visible from the window outside. The officer and a residential advisor (RA) made contact with the residents and reminded them that candles are never allowed in residence halls.  Suspicious Activity/Persons April 24, 12:07 a.m. (Eaton Hall): While on patrol, an officer encountered a suspicious individual on a bike shining a light at them. The officer attempted to make contact with the individual, but they rode off campus.  April 24, 12:11 a.m. (Matthews parking lot): While on patrol, an officer encountered two suspicious individuals going through the dumpster. The individuals were informed that the campus is closed, and then the individuals then left campus.  April 24, 12:14 a.m (Cascadia Hall) : While on patrol, an officer encountered a suspicious individual loitering near the building.  When the individual saw the officer, they immediately left campus.  April 25, 5:24 a.m. (Matthews parking lot): While on patrol, an officer encountered a suspicious individual going through the dumpster. The individual was informed that the campus is closed and the individual then left campus.  April 27, 12:58 p.m. (Mill Street): Campus Safety received a call from an employee reporting a suspicious individual passing through the campus. Officers responded and made contact with the individual who then left. April 28, 8:58 a.m. (blue parking lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual sitting on a bench near the Mill Stream. An officer responded and informed the individual that the campus closed. The individual made their way off campus. April 29, 9:09 a.m. (Botanical Gardens): Campus Safety received a call reporting suspicious individuals in the garden. An officer responded and made contact with one individual. They were asked to leave campus.  April 29, 12:43 p.m. (the quad): Campus Safety received a call reporting two individuals sitting on the Adirondack chairs. An officer made contact with the individuals and informed them that the campus is closed. The individuals left campus.   April 30, 8:01 a.m. (Art Building): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual sleeping near the building. An officer responded and made contact with the individual who then left campus.  April 30, 8:13 a.m. (Star Trees): While on patrol, an officer encountered a suspicious individual loitering under the Star Trees. The individual was informed that the campus is closed and was asked to leave. April 30, 9:48 p.m. (Skybridge): Campus Safety received a call from Willamette Watch reporting two suspicious individuals walking towards Kaneko Commons. An officer responded and checked with the individuals, who were trying to use the building lights to fix a bicycle. The individuals left after the repair.  April 30, 10:45 p.m. (Rogers Music Center): While on patrol, an officer encountered a suspicious individual on a bike passing through campus. The officer attempted to make contact with the individual, but they rode off campus. April 30, 10:52 p.m. (Winter Street): While on patrol, an officer encountered three individuals passing through campus. The officer made contact with the individuals and they left campus.

Assault March 8, 7:03 p.m. (Goudy Commons): A student reported being assaulted while walking on the sidewalk outside of Goudy. She was walking along when three highschool aged males ran by her and one of them hit her in the face with a cupcake, causing a cut on her nose and causing her to be disoriented. The subjects continued running away toward Winter Street.  An officer responded and met with the student, and they were encouraged to make a report with the Salem Police Department.  Emergency Medical Aid March 9, 11:35 a.m. (Smith Fine Arts): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual had fallen and had injured their wrist. An officer responded and met with the individual. They were transported to the emergency room. Fire Alarm March 10, 8:48 p.m. (Lee House): Campus Safety received a call reporting a fire alarm and the smell of smoke in the building. Officers and the Salem Fire Department responded and the building occupants evacuated. The source of the fire was found to be a faulty washing machine. A work order was submitted to have it repaired.  Suspicious Activity/Persons March 6, 12:33 p.m. (Jackson Plaza): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual soliciting. An officer responded and met with the individual who then left campus.  March 9, 6:48 p.m. (Kaneko Commons): Campus Safety received a call reporting two suspicious individuals jumping the fence into the Kaneko parking lot. An officer responded and found two individuals on their way off-campus. March 9, 11:10 p.m. (Hatfield Library): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual. Officers recognized the individual from a prior call and they were removed from campus. March 12, 10:08 p.m. (Micah Building): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual at the front door requesting access to search the building for a phone they were tracking and they believed an individual was in the building. Officers responded but no one was found in the building.

Suspicious Activity Sept. 6, 12:24 p.m. (Jackson Plaza): While on patrol, an officer noticed a suspicious individual. The officer watched the individual until they were off campus.  Sept. 8, 8:28 p.m. (Halle Ford Museum of Art): While on patrol, an officer encountered a transient camping outside of the building.The officer met with both individuals and they left campus.  Sept. 9, 1:00 a.m. (Hatfield Fountain): Two individuals flagged down officers to report a suspicious individual. The officer met with the individual and advised them that they needed to leave University property. The individual was later observed on camera, still on campus, and officer searched the surrounding areas for the individual. The individual left campus shortly afterward.  Sept. 9, 2:17 p.m. (Matthews parking lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual digging through a dumpster. An officer responded and met with the individual. The individual left campus shortly afterward.  Sept. 9, 8:18 p.m. (Sparks Center): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual yelling at students. An officer responded and searched for the individual. Willamette Watch encounter the individual and called officers. Officers met with the person and they left campus.  Sept. 12, 10:02 a.m. (Sparks Parking Lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious vehicle that was following a student earlier that morning. The student also reported friends had encountered the same situation. The student was advised to contact Campus Safety if this or something similar were to happen again so that an officer can immediately assist.  Trespass Warning Sept. 7, 2:51 p.m. (Kaneko parking lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting a transient camping near the parking lot. An officer responded, encountered two individuals and they left campus. Vehicle Accident Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m. (Sparks parking lot): A student came to the Campus Safety office to report that their vehicle had been damaged while parked in the parking lot. A report was filed.

Criminal Mischief Sept. 4, 5:58 a.m. (University Services building): Campus Safety received a call from an employee reporting someone rummaging through their vehicle. An officer responded and found the person who then ran. The officer chased the individual and they left campus shortly afterward. Salem Police Department was also contacted. Aug. 28, 3:40 p.m. (Ferry Street): Campus Safety received a report of a student finding their car intentionally scratched. An officer responded and a report was filed.  Suspicious Activity  Sept. 3, 1:04 p.m. (Montag Center): Campus Safety received a call reporting two individuals on bikes trying to jump the stairs at Montag. An officer responded and they had made contact with individuals earlier in the day. The individuals were then trespassed from campus.  Sept. 3, 5:57 p.m. (guest parking lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual staring at individuals on the tennis courts. An officer responded and encountered the individual heading off-campus.  Sept. 4, 10:36 p.m. (University Services building): While on patrol, an officer noticed a suspicious individual who was on campus earlier in the day. The officer followed the individual and the individual gave chase. The individual was followed until they made it off campus.  Sept. 4, 4:49 p.m. (Waller Hall): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual in between Waller and Eaton. An officer responded and met with the individual. The individual left campus.   Sept. 5, 5:24 p.m. (Winter Street): While on patrol, an officer noticed a suspicious individual. The officer kept a visual on the individual until they were off campus.  Theft Sept. 1, 8:55 p.m. (Lausanne Hall): Campus Safety received a call reporting their bike had been stolen. An officer responded and a report was filed.  Sept. 5, 12:55 p.m. (Hatfield Library): Campus Safety was contacted after an individual noticed a belonging missing from the restroom.

Criminal Mischief Aug. 24, 6:37 a.m. (Atkinson Annex): An officer found graffiti on the building signs. A work order was filled to remove the graffiti.  Aug. 28, 3:40 p.m. (Ferry Street): Campus Safety received a report of a student finding their car intentionally scratched. An officer responded and a report was filed.  Emergency Medical Aid Aug. 24, 10:49 a.m. (Goudy): Campus Safety received a call reporting a medical emergency in Goudy. Officers responded and medics were also contacted. Medics evaluated the individual and they were left in the care of their friend.  Aug. 25, 5:30 p.m. (in a campus residence): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual who was feeling ill and requesting to be transported to the hospital. An officer responded and evaluated the student and medics were requested shortly after. Medics arrived on the scene and they transported the student to the hospital. The area coordinator was also notified.  Aug. 26, 6:32 p.m. (Mill Street): Campus Safety received a call reporting a bicyclist who needed medical attention from a cut. An officer responded and evaluated the student who then requested a ride home. The student was transported and the officer gave them some medical supplies to address the injury.  Aug. 29, 12:45 a.m. (in a campus residence): Campus Safety received a call from a student requesting to be transported to the emergency room. An officer responded and transported the student. Possession of a Controlled Substance Aug. 28, 4:42 p.m. (TIUA): Campus Safety received a request to seize cannabis. An officer responded and the items were picked up and logged in to evidence. A report was filed.  Security Violation Aug. 23, 4:03 p.m. (Lausanne Hall): While on patrol, an officer found a door propped open with a water bottle. The officer secured the door and checked the area for anyone suspicious.  Aug. 27, 5:16 p.m. (Smullin Hall): While on patrol, an officer found a basement door propped open with a chair. The officer secured the door and checked the area for anyone suspicious. Suspicious Activity   Aug. 21, 7:24 a.m. (TIUA): While on patrol, an officer encountered a transient camping in front of the building. The officer made contact with the occupant and were told to leave campus.  Aug. 21, 9:33 a.m. (Winter Street): Campus Safety received a report of a suspicious individual yelling and running into traffic on Winter Street. An officer responded and they ensured the individual left University property.  Aug. 24, 2:48 p.m. (University Apartments): Campus Safety received a call reporting an intoxicated individual. An officer responded, but the individual had moved off University property by the time they arrived.  Aug. 25, 8:48 a.m. (State Street): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual on State Street. An officer responded and found the individual on Winter Street heading towards the hospital. The officer followed the individual until they were off campus.  Aug. 25, 1:33 p.m. (State Street): While on patrol, an officer noticed a suspicious individual yelling. The officer followed the individual until they made it off campus.  Aug. 26, 2:14 p.m. (Goudy Commons): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual without a shirt on yelling. Officers responded and located the individual who was now headed off campus. Theft The Service Center offers free bike locks available for students and staff. Bring your bike in to have it registered and get a free U-Lock! Aug. 22, 12:55 a.m. (Ford Hall): A student came to the Campus Safety office to report their bike had been stolen. A report was filed and the student was also advised to contact the Salem Police Department. Video footage of the theft was also provided to the Salem Police Department. Aug. 23, 9:10 a.m. (Matthews Hall): A student came to the Campus Safety office to report their bike had been stolen. A report was filed and the student was also advised to contact Salem Police. Aug. 23, 11:57 a.m. (University Apartments): A student came to the Campus Safety office to report their bicycle tires had been stolen from the rack on their vehicle in addition to a black bag they had mounted on the frame. An officer responded and a report was filed. Aug. 26, 10:45 a.m. (Sparks Center): Campus Safety received a report of a stolen computer and equipment at Sparks. A report was filed.  Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m. (Collins building): A student stopped by the Campus Safety office to report their bike had been stolen. A report was filed. Vehicle Accident Aug. 26, 7:50 a.m. (Sparks parking lot): Campus Safety received a report from an employee returned to their vehicle and discovered their vehicle had been damaged. A report was filed.

Nat Felten Staff writer Correction added Oct. 4 - see bottom. A symptomatic Willamette student who lives on campus, fearful of having contracted COVID-19 and seeking a test for it, was told by a Willamette administrator to "contact their insurance agency," according to a Facebook post by Willamette student Daniel Smith (‘22). On September 7, Smith posted to the Facebook group “Willamette University Students” that his friend contacted Tori Ruiz, student CARE and conduct case manager, after experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Smith said the student was not provided the opportunity to have meals delivered to them during this time. The student, who was given anonymity because of medical privacy, confirmed this version of events. “That was pretty much all the contact that I had with the school until the next day when I sent an email because I went to the emergency room that night and got a COVID test,” said the student. “ I’m fortunate enough to have someone else in my room to go out and grab something if I need it,” said the student. They stressed that not everyone has someone who can always be able to get them food while awaiting test results. Though they are now having meals delivered by the university, the student said that there have been some issues: “There was a questionnaire that you fill out and it’s like ‘do you have any diet[ary] restrictions’ and ‘are there any special things that you would like to eat, is there anything you won’t eat?’” The student said that they filled in strong preferences about what they would not eat or drink, but those items were still included in their meals. Don Thomson and Ruiz were contacted for comment, but directed the Collegian to Tim Cobb, vice president of Marketing and Communications. Cobb sent an email to the Collegian describing university procedures for student quarantine which said,“ the decision to isolate and quarantine should be made in consultation with a health provider.” As for cases where students fear that they might be sick but have not been asked to quarantine by a professional, Cobb said that students may rely on friends or roommates to pick up food and essentials: “In some cases, a student may not have this support and the university can step in to help, but as you can imagine, we'd like the bulk of our resources to focus on preventing cases and assisting those who have tested positive or need to quarantine.” Despite their troubles with getting assistance, the student hopes that this can be a learning opportunity for WU, ” It sucks that I had this experience, but now hopefully the admin can be like ‘oh, let’s not do this thing to another person!’” They also said that they were treated with much more caution after the Facebook post and the administration’s subsequent help. The student tested negative for the COVID-19 virus on September 9, and is currently well. Bishop Wellness Center “will be a testing resource for students who are ill with symptoms of COVID-19 this academic year” according to the WIllamette website’s COVID-19 Response Center . Students looking for other places to get testing may use the Testing Site Finder . Correction added Oct. 4: Quote from anonymous student removed since it made a claim the Collegian could not verify.