Oct. 6, 2005

We are deeply concerned to learn that some of the women involved in the recent fraternity parties appear to have been drugged. The use of the GHB drug is a reprehensible act and we hope the Boulder Police Department is successful in identifying the perpetrators. To assist in their efforts, CU-Boulder is adding $1,000 to Boulder County Crime Stoppers for information leading to an arrest and filing of charges in this case.

Based on the results of the police investigation, we also will hold accountable any students found to be responsible for these life-threatening actions. We also expect the fraternities' national offices to take serious and appropriate action.

This new information underscores the importance of actions by individuals who seek medical attention for those affected. In that regard, our Good Samaritan policy allows us to take into consideration the provision of emergency medical services as a mitigating factor in our judicial affairs process.

We join the Boulder Police Department in urging everyone to be extremely careful when attending social functions involving alcohol.