The following information was distributed to the UNLV Campus community March 18, 2009:

This is a reminder for students, faculty and staff to exercise good judgment this spring break whether you are staying around the Las Vegas area or traveling to destinations in or out of the country.

Please be advised that the US Department of State has issued travel warnings and alerts for a number of foreign countries where there has recently been a dramatic rise in violence.

As you make your plans for spring break we encourage you to visit the State Departments Website for the latest travel alerts:

<a href="http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/safety/safety_2836.html">http:/...

For international travel safety information and tips, which includes a link to country specific information available for every country in the world, the following website is available:

<a href="http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3028.html">http://travel....

We hope you have an enjoyable and safe spring break.