Qatar Campus not Involved in Doha Explosion

There was an explosion Saturday evening at the Doha Players Theatre in Qatar. All members of the Carnegie Mellon community—students, faculty, and staff—are reported safe. Education City, where the Carnegie Mellon campus is located, is some distance from the site of the explosion and was not involved.

This posting has been made in an effort to ease concerns of anyone who has independently heard of this incident. Questions may be directed to Michael Murphy, Dean of Students, reachable via Campus Police at 412-268-2323.

March 20, 2005