anthony miller from boston has the details. >> reporter: harvard police say they are stepping up patrolsoday. in the e-mail the author threatened to shoot up the campus this morning. >> it is very scary. we don't know what tomorrow is going to bring. >> reporter: those who received the threats say it was poorly written and racially charged. some are worried. >> i don't have too much concern. i'm sure the harvard police will manage it. >> reporter: along with an increased presence they say they have contacted the fbi. the university has sent e-mails to its community warning them of the threat. >> i think i just appreciate how they handled the situation. they are taking a lot of precaution to make sure students are aware. >> that was not anthony miller there. we want to note the school is open today. >>> president obama is reaching out to immigration activists. the president spoke thursday evening toot the hispanic caucus saying he will act on immigration before the end of the year but not before the mid terms. >> when opponents are out there saying who knows what i'm going to need you to