A bomb threat to Cowley Hall of Science proved to be a dud but succeeded in cancelling tests and classes for many students Tues. Nov. 26.

A phoned promise that a bomb had been placed in the building was given to city police at 3:05 p.m. Police were told that the device would detonate at 3:30 p.m. After the building was evacuated and a search was completed by both city police, university security officials, and maintenance staff, no bomb was found.

According to Dr. M. Graff, Vice-President of Academic Affairs, "we felt that it was a hoax all along but did not want to test the issue."

Several other WSUs have been subjected to bomb threats to their buildings as well as Central High School in La Crosse.