News Release

Student, Lowe’s partner to make campus safer

June 9, 2008

The efforts of a student and a donation from Lowe’s have combined to enhance security at Penn State Harrisburg.

Senior Camille Campbell, president of the college’s student Marketing Club, noted in communication to administration that many of the classroom doors in Olmsted Building are solid and have no widows. She pointed out that while students are encouraged to seek shelter in the classroom in the event of an emergency, they have no way of determining conditions outside the room. Campbell added, “I believe classrooms will only serve their purpose as a safe haven if students are able to see what’s happening on the other side of the door.”

John Matjasic, manager of Lowe’s Harrisburg store, stepped in and has donated 60 peepholes to be installed in the classroom doors to increase safety on campus.

Senior Director of Student Life and Enrollment Services Donald R. Holtzman says, “This is just one of the many steps we have taken to promote a safe and secure place for living and learning. Camille’s efforts have enabled us to identify a need and with Lowe’s assistance we have made our campus a safer place.”