The yale law school bomb explosion last week raises the question of security on college campuses.

The University of Denver web site posted precautions for students early in April.

The warning, still posted, especially urges caution to students studying abroad.

However, students that were abroad last fall felt safe.

“I think the general consensus among students and my professor was we were safer in London than in Denver,” Lys Smith said.

In addition to the protection of students studying abroad the DU warning voiced concern for international students on campus who come from almost 100 countries.

“They are valued members of our community, and we expect each of them to be treated with the respect and courtesy due any individual, despite the emotions associated with current events.”

The on campus International House facilitates information, student concerns and campus resources, such as counseling. Students desiring counseling are encouraged to contact the Counseling and Behavioral Health Center in the Ritchie Center.

Students will be protected by increased security, the Web page says.

Students are encouraged to keep watch of their belongings and report suspicious people or circumstances.

Students should respect opposing views on war, to be prepared and to use cell phones in the case of an emergency to prevent tying up school phones.

“We have no information suggesting that DU is the target of a [possible] terrorist attack, but it is reasonable to be vigilant and prepared,” Ritchie said.

When asked what the university hopes to accomplish by the “War Precaution” statement, News and Public Relations Director Warren Smith said, “We want the university to be alert, but not alarmed.”

He said the statement was inspired by the federal government’s statement that universities are potential targets.

The alert is not exclusive to DU, Smith said.

“If you look at other universities’ Web pages, you will see that they have posted other war precautions,” he said.

In the Yale bombing that damaged two classrooms and a stairway, all 650 law students and the law faculty are being questioned by New Haven police.

Although DU has ensured that Campus Safety will provide safety to opposing groups, the school “does not tolerate disruption of classes or other DU business, nor does it tolerate destruction of property,” according to the DU safety statement.

“I think in general, Americans are much more vigilant than before. It’s a new age. It’s a reality. It’s a sign of the time,” Smith said.

“I would encourage people to…be aware that we are living in dangerous times. It pays to be alert, not alarmed. We will do everything we can to keep the campus community safe.”