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Signs and banner on Squires Student Center, Alumni Mall entrance. Photo taken Tuesday, May 1.
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Well wishes from around the nation and the world on display at Squires Student Center
Wooden horse
Close-up of wood horse.
Messages of support from New River Community College students written on a wood horse. This gift from the Knights to the Hokies was carved with a chain saw by a visiting artist.
Messages of support from New River Community College students written on a wood horse. This gift from the Knights to the Hokies was carved with a chain saw by a visiting artist.
Wooden horse
Close-up of wood horse.
Messages of support from New River Community College students written on a wood horse. This gift from the Knights to the Hokies was carved with a chain saw by a visiting artist.
Messages of support from New River Community College students written on a wood horse. This gift from the Knights to the Hokies was carved with a chain saw by a visiting artist.
Wooden horse
Messages of support from New River Community College students written on a wood horse. This gift from the Knights to the Hokies was carved with a chain saw by a visiting artist.
Washington Nationals Hats
These hats, which were worn by the Washington National baseball team during thier game on April 17, 2007, were sent to VT as a sign of support. One of the hats worn during the game is now in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
Vigil etching
Christiansburg resident David Cunningham made this laser etched marble scene of the candlelight vigil on the drillfield.
Upholstry Wreath
Close-up of a wreath with a picture of each victim and a gold ribbon attached.
Caption says: "This wreath was lovingly crafted out of upholstry material by the members and officers of the Vetran's Outreach Group in Haynesville who share…
Caption says: "This wreath was lovingly crafted out of upholstry material by the members and officers of the Vetran's Outreach Group in Haynesville who share…
Upholstry Wreath
A wreath with a picture of each victim and a gold ribbon attached.
Caption says: "This wreath was lovingly crafted out of upholstry material by the members and officers of the Vetran's Outreach Group in Haynesville who share VT's…
Caption says: "This wreath was lovingly crafted out of upholstry material by the members and officers of the Vetran's Outreach Group in Haynesville who share VT's…
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.
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…
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…
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.
Original source: …
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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.
Original source: …
Original source: …
Resolution
A poster sent from students at Cal State Fullerton who were reminded of a similar tragedy on their campus many years ago.
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…
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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Original…
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.
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.
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.