This helpful reminder which neither encourages nor discourages participation caught my eye. Leave those tie shoes at home...

To: announce online Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:41:50 -0600 Subject: [Announce] (no subject) To: The College Community From: Martha Meegan Director of Campus Safety Date: March 17th, 2003 Re: Demonstrations Just a reminder, demonstrations should be conducted in an orderly and peaceful fashion in order to ensure the safety of all of our community members. Below are some suggestions on how to prepare and conduct oneself during a demonstration. 1. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Although you may be engaged in a peaceful demonstration, others around you may not be and could possibly be a threat to your personal safety. 2. If you are participating in a march, be prepared to dress accordingly. Choose shoes that are comfortable and do not require lacing. 3. Limit the items and money you are carrying. Large groups of people present a perfect time for theft to occur. Carry your driver's license or state I.D., cell phone and bottled water. Leave wallets, handbags or book bags with credit cards, ATM cards or other personal information at home. 4. Take care in the construction and handling of signs or posters. Do not mount signs on wooden sticks to avoid harm to others.