Stop unwanted junk mail.

The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse provides information for removing your name and address from direct marketing and junk mail lists. Though it is virtually impossible to eliminate all junk mail, you can substantially reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.

Note regarding mail to former employees.

Mail to former employees will be sent on to their former department. It is the department's responsibility to decide what is done with a former employee's mail. We will only forward or return the mail after the department has seen the mail piece and returned the mail piece to Mail Services.

Mail Safety

Recent national events have raised concern about how to recognize and handle suspicious mail or packages.

What is suspicious? Typical characteristics:

• Mail from someone unfamiliar to you. Know your sender.
• Has no return address, or one that cannot be verified as legitimate.
• Has unusual weight, is lopsided, is oddly shaped, and is oddly sealed.
• Has strange odors or stains.
• May be marked “Rush,” “Personal,” “Confidential,” etc.
• Shows a city or postmark that does not match the return address.
• If you think it is suspicious, treat it as suspicious.

Unopened mail that appears to be suspicious:

• DO NOT OPEN IT.
• Leave the package or letter where it is. Do not pass the letter or package to others. Call Public Safety immediately at ext. 6611. Off-campus, dial 911. Wash your hands with soap and water.
• Wait nearby for the Public Safety officer.
• The Public Safety officer will decide what further precautionary steps are to be taken, if any.

If you have opened mail that contains something suspicious:

• Do not try to clean up the contents (powder).
• Cover the spilled contents immediately with anything (e.g., clothing, paper, trash can, etc.). Do not remove this cover.
• Leave the room and close the door, or section off the area to prevent others from entering. Try to isolate yourself.
• Wash your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading any powder to your face. Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth.
• Call Public Safety immediately at ext. 6611. Off-campus, dial 911. Wait nearby.
• You will receive immediate directions and help.
• Remain calm. Do not panic.

The Department of Public Safety will coordinate with local law enforcement and fire officials.