PCBs are cancer causing chemicals often found in buildings built or renovated between the 1950s and 1970s. In November of 2023 Poe Hall was closed because tests had detected the presence of PCBs throughout the building. Despite the concerns expressed by faculty and staff, students, and community members the administration has stated that they will not test other buildings at this time.
In his messages about Poe Hall, Chancellor Woodson has emphasized the importance of the N.C. State University community. Campus Community Alliance for Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) echoes the critical importance of our campus community. In the face of insufficient handling of the Poe Hall crisis by the University administration, we must now work together to demand our rights to health, safety, and credible information about our campus environment. This form is a way to anonymously report health and safety concerns related to Poe Hall and other buildings on campus as a critical form of information gathering.
If you are interested in participating in the fight for a safer campus please sign the petition created by the Campus Community Alliance for Environmental Justice and visit the website at https://www.ccaej.com/. You can also read statements from the American Association For University Professors (AAUP) and the NCSU Grad Workers Union.
To stay up to date with information regarding Poe Hall follow ccaej71 on instagram, email ccaej1971@gmail.com, and visit the website at https://www.ccaej.com/.