According to a press release from Georgia Southern University officials, an employee at Lewis Hall reported receiving an envelope with a white powder in it. A hazardous materials team is currently analyzing the substance. 

Lewis Hall, which is home to the Department of Admissions, has been quarantined. 

The Georgia Southern Office of Public Safety is investigating the incident. According to an e-mail sent to employees, Public Safety was notified at approximately 9 a.m. and "immediately" responded. 

Nine agencies have responded to the incident including the Statesboro Fire & Police Departments, Bulloch County Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

Individuals near campus are urged to avoid Sweetheart Circle because of safety vehicles and congestion there. University classes will not be in session until January 18 and only employees and staff are working this week according to the release. 

Update [2:10 p.m.] According to University spokesperson Betsy Nolen, employees in the building are being allowed to leave and will go through a decontamination process and a medical check.