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Happy
These caricatures were done the week of April 16, 2007 by a woman who wanted to show each victim with a smile.
In Remembrance
A remembrance board has been set up inside the main entrance to Squires, with excerpts from e-mails across the world and space for people to scrawl their thoughts.
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Kokeshi Doll
This Kokeshi doll in Hokie colors was sent from a school in Yokosuka, Japan. Kokeshi dolls are traditionally given to children when they visit foreign lands. This one was sent in memory of the innocence lost in the tragedy.
Letting go
This picture was painted by Marilyn Rogge and sent without explanation to VT. Steven Estrada, formerly of Prevail Archives, said of the painting, "It has become the symbol of letting go."
Librescu remembered
This wood carving was one of four items hanging outside of the Perspective Gallery in Squires. It was created by an artist from Dickerson County, Virginia to honor Professor Librescu. It is made from the same kind of curly maple used for Gibson…
Message with Caricatures
The message with these drawings says:
"Though the tears of today are drawn from the wells of sorrow, they will flow from the springs of memory, through which will come your strength for tomorrow. (unknown)"
These caricatures were done the week…
"Though the tears of today are drawn from the wells of sorrow, they will flow from the springs of memory, through which will come your strength for tomorrow. (unknown)"
These caricatures were done the week…
Metal art
A creation in metal made by a 1993 VT alumnus that reminds us of the words spoken by Professor Giovanni during a speech: "We are better than we think and not quite what we want to be."
NASA flag
In honor of Virginia Tech, this flag was flown aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-117 mission to the International Space Station and then sent to VT by NASA. From June 8-22, 2007 it orbited the earth for 13 days, 20 hours, 12 minutes, and 44…
NIU auction sign
This sign advertising a silent auction for Northern Illinois University hung on the front of Squires Student Building on April 8, 2008.
Sign says: "Silent Auction for NIU Wed, 4/9 8:30-6PM Squires 2nd Floor"
Sign says: "Silent Auction for NIU Wed, 4/9 8:30-6PM Squires 2nd Floor"
NRV support
This collection of photos of messages of support from throughout the New River Valley hangs outside the Perspective Gallery of Squires Student center from April 5-20 2008.
Orange glass bowl
This hand crafted glass bowl was made by Gene Messick of Restoration Glass. He sent it to President Steger to thank him for his leadership during the crisis.
Paper Hearts
These paper hearts, each with a hand-written message of support, were available for visitors on the opening day of the April 16 exhibit in the Perspective Gallery.
Perspective Gallery
View from the entrance to the Perspective Gallery in Squires Student Center. The gallery hosted an exhibit of items sent to VT, photos, and video related to 4/16.
Photo taken 4/16/08.
Photo by Roger Gupta.
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Photo taken 4/16/08.
Photo by Roger Gupta.
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Quilt
This quilt was made by a Sioux tribe woman. Before it left the reservation, it was blessed by two elders from the Crow and Cheyenne tribes. Boys from the St. Labre School performed a Crow ceremony called "Wiping The Tears", which is part of a…
Resolution
A poster sent from students at Cal State Fullerton who were reminded of a similar tragedy on their campus many years ago.
Squires Student Center
Squires Student Center is filled with posters, message boards, flowers, and other items that universities, businesses, and other places around the country have sent to Virginia Tech.
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Squires Student Center
Squires Student Center is filled with posters, message boards, flowers, and other items that universities, businesses, and other places around the country have sent to Virginia Tech.
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U. Texas + Texas A&M T-shirt
A gift from the University of Texas Austin and Texas A&M University.
Front of t-shirt with words:
"Orange and maroon support orange and maroon.
We remember 04.16.07"
Susan Hill sent the following email explaining the signifigance of this…
Front of t-shirt with words:
"Orange and maroon support orange and maroon.
We remember 04.16.07"
Susan Hill sent the following email explaining the signifigance of this…
U. Texas + Texas A&M T-shirt
A gift from the University of Texas Austin and Texas A&M University.
Back of t-shirt with the words:
"The eyes of Texas are upon you...
For your spirit can ne'er be told
In time of greatest tragedy
You have a hand to hold."
Susan…
Back of t-shirt with the words:
"The eyes of Texas are upon you...
For your spirit can ne'er be told
In time of greatest tragedy
You have a hand to hold."
Susan…
UBC Jacket
This jacket was one of the four items hanging outside of the Perspective Gallery in Squires from April 5-20. It was sent by the engineering department at the University of British Columbia to support VT.