Preparing for Media on April 16
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:05:04 -0400
From: Unirel@vt.edu
To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU>
Subject: Preparing for Media on April 16
March 2008
To the Students, Faculty, and Staff of Virginia Tech
As you can imagine, there remains significant ongoing media interest in Virginia Tech in light of the tragedy that occurred on our campus last April 16. As is customary for an event of this magnitude - one that gripped not only reporters, but the entire world - there will be anniversary coverage on or around April 16, 2008.
We expect again to have many, many reporters, broadcasters, and cameras on campus during that week and/or at the remembrances planned for that day.
As I did last year, let me again apprise you of our policy and the law. Our university is public property. Roads are public thoroughfares. We cannot bar the media, although many have suggested it. We will be working to provide appropriate but limited access to the campus. I believe that most were respectful of you and the circumstances of our healing last year.
Reporters (or other visitors) are never allowed in classrooms without the faculty member's permission. This is a moot point, since classes are cancelled on April 16. Still, we are apprising the media to refrain from entering academic buildings before or after April 16. Residence halls are always off limits to any visitor unless approved by a resident or a member of the student affairs' leadership. Spaces like offices and labs are always controlled by the occupants. Certain university buildings have nominal public access and you may bump into a reporter. If a building is open to the public, it is open to all members of the public.
What should you do if a member of the news media approaches you for an interview either on that day or before? You are never REQUIRED to speak to a reporter. Politely telling a reporter 'no thank you' will suffice. If a reporter is particularly insistent, just walk away and do not feel guilty about doing so. We have posted media guidelines at www.remembrance.vt.edu.
However, we have a powerful story to tell. We have prevailed and we are healing. The Hokie Nation is strong. You have represented us well during some very trying times. You have shown the world the special nature of Hokie Spirit and our sense of community. The close-knit nature of this academic community was readily apparent throughout the days and months after April's tragedy and continues.
If interviewed, I would expect a reporter to ask you about April 16. Go only as far as you feel comfortable. You control the discussion. Students and professors with whom I've discussed this possibility are in different places emotionally. Many are ready to move on and speak to the now or the future. Frankly, I like to focus on what we were before April 16 and what we remain today - one of America's leading universities focused on learning, discovery, and engagement. You help invent the future.
Virginia Tech's reputation and legacy are founded on the quality of its people. I have great confidence in the university community and the institution as we continue on the road to recovery.
If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at unirel@vt.edu or 231-5396.
Sincerely yours,
Lawrence G. Hincker
Associate Vice President
University Relations
Lawrence G. Hincker
2008-03-23
Brent Jesiek
eng
“ì´ë‹¬ê¹Œì§€ 850만달러 모금… ìœ ì¡±ë•ê¸° 준비 중â€
4·16 ì´ê²© ì‚¬ê±´ì´ ë°œìƒí–ˆë˜ ë¯¸êµ ë²„ì§€ë‹ˆì•„ê³µëŒ€ 노리스홀 바로 옆 본관 건물ì—ì„œ 지난 5ì¼ ë¡œë ŒìŠ¤ ížì»¤(Hincker) 부ì´ìž¥ë³´ë¥¼ 만났다. ížì»¤ 부ì´ìž¥ë³´ëŠ” "분명한 ê²ƒì€ 4·16 ì‚¬ê±´ì´ í•œêµê³¼ëŠ” 아무런 ê´€ë ¨ì´ ì—†ëŠ”, 미êµì—ì„œ ìžëž€ í•œêµê³„ 미êµì¸ì˜ ì´ê¸° 난사 ë¬¸ì œ"ë¼ë©° "나는 í•œêµì˜ 문화를 잘 모르지만 í•œêµì€ 아무런 ì±…ìž„ì„ ëŠë‚„ 필요가 없다"ê³ ë§í–ˆë‹¤.
―4·16 ì‚¬ê±´ì˜ ì•„í””ì„ ì–´ë–»ê²Œ ì¹˜ìœ í•˜ê³ ìžˆë‚˜.
"2만7000ëª…ì˜ ë²„ì§€ë‹ˆì•„ 공대 재학ìƒë“¤ì´ ë°›ì„ ì‹¬ë¦¬ì ì¶©ê²©ì„ ìµœì†Œí™”í•˜ëŠ” ë° ì£¼ë ¥í–ˆë‹¤. ìš°ì„ , 여름 방학기간 중 ëª¨ë“ êµì§ì›ë“¤ì—게 심리ì ì¶©ê²©ì„ ì™„í™”ì‹œí‚¤ëŠ” êµìœ¡ì„ 실시한 후 í•™ìƒë“¤ê³¼ì˜ 1대1 ì ‘ì´‰ì„ ê°•í™”í–ˆë‹¤. 4·16 사건 복구·지ì›íŒ€ì„ í•™êµì˜ ì •ê·œì¡°ì§ìœ¼ë¡œ 만들어 사ë§ìž ìœ ì¡±ê³¼ 부ìƒìžë¥¼ ë„왔다."
â–² ë¡œë ŒìŠ¤ ížì»¤ 부ì´ìž¥ë³´
―그런 ë…¸ë ¥ì´ ì„±ê³µì ì´ë¼ê³ í‰ê°€í•˜ë‚˜.
"í•™êµì™€ ìž¬í•™ìƒ ë™ë¬¸ìœ¼ë¡œ êµ¬ì„±ëœ '버지니아 í… ê³µë™ì²´'ê°€ 위기를 극복하기 위해 ìµœì„ ì˜ ë…¸ë ¥ì„ í•˜ê³ ìžˆë‹¤ê³ ìƒê°í•œë‹¤. 12월까지 ëª¨ê¸ˆëœ 850만 달러로 사ë§ìž 가족과 부ìƒìžë¥¼ ë•ê¸° 위한 계íšì„ 준비 중ì´ë‹¤. í•™êµì˜ 미ì‹ì¶•êµ¬ ì‹œí•©ì´ ìžˆì„ ë•Œë§ˆë‹¤ 추모행사를 í•˜ê³ ìžˆë‹¤. 지난 9ì›” 미ì‹ì¶•êµ¬ 홈 경기ì—는 재학ìƒê³¼ ë™ë¬¸ë“¤ì„ 비롯, 6만5000ëª…ì´ ëª¨ì—¬ í¬ìƒìžë¥¼ ìƒì§•í•˜ëŠ” 32ê°œì˜ í’ì„ ì„ ë„워 올리며 추모를 했다."
â€•í•œêµ êµë¯¼ë“¤ë„ ì´ ì‚¬ê±´ì„ ê°€ìŠ´ 아파했다.
"ì§ì ‘ 우리학êµë¥¼ 찾아 위로해 준 ì´íƒœì‹ 주미 í•œêµëŒ€ì‚¬ë¥¼ 비롯해서 í•œêµ êµë¯¼ë“¤ì´ 보여준 관심과 추모는 놀랄 만한 것ì´ë‹¤. ë²„ì§€ë‹ˆì•„ì˜ í•œêµêµíšŒë¥¼ 비롯한 í•œì¸ë‹¨ì²´ëŠ” 수ì‹ë§Œ ë‹¬ëŸ¬ì˜ ì„±ê¸ˆì„ ë³´ë‚´ì™”ë‹¤. 버지니아 공대는 í•œêµ êµë¯¼ë“¤ì´ 보여준 위로와 성ì›ì„ ê²°ì½” 잊지 ì•Šì„ ê²ƒì´ë‹¤."
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Original Source: Chosun Ilbo
<a href="http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/12/18/2007121800047.html">http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/12/18/2007121800047.html</a>
Ha Won Lee
2007-12-17
Haeyong Chung
ko
Media and the return to school
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:09:39 -0400
From: Virginia.Tech.news@vt.edu
To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU>
Subject: Media and the return to school
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
TO: The students, faculty, and staff of Virginia Tech
RE: Media and the return to school
With the beginning of the fall 2007 semester, there will be intense media interest in the Virginia Tech community in light of the events of April 16. While some may prefer otherwise, there will again be many broadcasters, reporters, and cameras on the campus. Indeed, some already are on campus.
Our university is public property. Our roads are public thoroughfares. We cannot bar the media from campus. However, although our buildings are open to the public, residence halls, offices, and classrooms are restricted. Faculty members control entry to classrooms while teaching there. Labs are open only to those authorized. Offices are semi-private spaces open to anyone with a reason to be there. University residence halls are living quarters and open only to those living there and their guests.
What should you do if a member of the news media approaches you for an interview? You are never REQUIRED to speak to the media. Politely telling a reporter "no thank you" will suffice. If a reporter is particularly troublesome, just walk away and do not feel guilty about doing so.
However, I am proud -- very, very proud -- of our university community and how we have represented ourselves to the world through the media over the past several months. You have shown the world the special nature of Hokie Spirit. If you are comfortable, feel free to speak about yourselves, your involvement with the university, or your feelings about the future. I wouldn't be surprised if reporters want to take you back to April 16. You control discussion and you talk about what you want to talk about. It's your time.
Should you engage a reporter, take advantage of the opportunity to share some Hokie Spirit. The world mourned with us and maintains an interest in the collective health of our extended university community. I believe that most reporters share this concern and compassion. With so many reporters present, this is a unique opportunity to again convey the character of our community and tell a little about why Virginia Tech and Blacksburg are such very special places.
Sincerely yours,
Lawrence G. Hincker
Associate Vice President
University Relations
Lawrence G. Hincker
2007-08-14
Brent Jesiek
eng
Intenta virginia tech volver a la normalidad
Las clases se reanudan hoy, aunque el edificio donde fueron asesinadas 30 personas permanecerá cerrada el resto del semestre
Publicado por Servicios La Opinión
04-23-2007
Blacksburg - La universidad de virginia tech, donde hace una semana un estudiante mató a 32 personas y se suicidó, reanudará hoy sus actividades mientras prosiguen las investigaciones y debates en torno al incidente.
Mientras, miles de estudiantes, profesores y demás afectados por la tragedia, tratan de encontrar valor para regresar al campus y volver a la normalidad, acción que fue impulsada ayer por el pastor de la Iglesia Bautista de Blacksburg, cuyo sermón estuvo centrado en la recuperación emocional de los sobrevivientes.
La universidad espera el retorno de la mayorÃa de sus 26 mil estudiantes para la etapa final de los cursos de este año., mientras se completan los funerales de las vÃctimas del estudiante Seung Hui Cho.
"Tenemos que seguir adelante. Haremos todo lo que podamos para reorganizar este sitio e impedir que algo como lo ocurrido vuelva a ocurrir", dijo el portavoz de la universidad, Larry Hincker.
El edificio Norris, donde Cho dio muerte a 30 personas y luego se suicidó, permanecerá cerrado por el resto del semestre., y las autoridades han tomado medidas para aliviar la presencia de los medios de comunicación.
Mientras, el pastor Tommy McDearis exhortó a los feligreses a regresar a sus actividades normales en la universidad de virginia tech luego de la matanza ocurrida en la institución.
McDearis tuvo la penosa tarea de informar el pasado lunes a familiares de más de 20 vÃctimas acerca de la matanza causada por el estudiante surcoreano Seung Hui Cho.
El pastor dijo a la congregación que "si cedemos ante esta situación, y cesamos de hacer todas las cosas que realmente importan en la vida porque hemos sido visitados por la oscuridad, entonces, terminaremos rindiéndonos ante la oscuridad".
El pastor pronunció su sermón mientras los estudiantes que abandonaron virginia tech tras la matanza regresaban al campo universitario.
El pastor contó la experiencia de un profesor que habÃa quedado muy afectado por la muerte de varios de sus estudiantes en Norris Hall.
El profesor dijo que en principio no deseaba retornar. Pero que lo harÃa, para no traicionar los recuerdos, las esperanzas y los sueños de las vÃctimas.
Mientras se aprestaban a reanudar las clases, las autoridades universitarias invitaron a los centenares de periodistas que acamparon en predios de virginia tech, a irse del lugar a más tardar hoy.
La vocera de la universidad, Liz Hart, dijo que las autoridades de virginia tech apreciaban lo que habÃan hecho los periodistas, pero era hora de ir hacia adelante.
"La mejor manera de hacer eso es que la universidad retorne a la normalidad", señaló Hart. © Servicios
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Fuente Original: Diario La Raza - Chicago
<a href="http://www.laraza.com/news.php?nid=43402&pag=0">http://www.laraza.com/news.php?nid=43402&pag=0</a>
Servicios La Opinión
2007-08-13
Elva Orozco
Jorge Mederos
Executive Editor
La Raza Chicago Inc.
jorge.mederos@laraza.com
August 13, 2007
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