Letter from President Steger on Northern Illinois University
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:56:43 -0500
From: Virginia.Tech.news@vt.edu
To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU>
Subject: Letter from President Steger on Northern Illinois University
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff
As I write, events are unfolding at Northern Illinois University where a mass shooting occurred. Already we know that more than a dozen are wounded. This horrific news will certainly bring to mind the hurt, pain, and trauma we experienced less than a year ago. I have sent my condolences and offer of assistance to the president of NIU. Our university community was bolstered and comforted by the outpouring of support from campuses around the nation and the world. I am sure that expressions of support from the Virginia Tech community will mean much to that now suffering campus community.
We should take this opportunity now to reach out and help each other. I am convinced that our university community coped because of our care and concern for every member of the extended Hokie Family. I ask you to look out for your each other and seek help through university services if necessary.
Students can call Cook Counseling Center anytime at 231-6557. Employees call anytime to 866-725-0602.
I wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Steger
President
Charles W. Steger
2008-02-14
Brent Jesiek
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Ongoing support for Northern Illinois University, Virginia Tech
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:17:17 -0500
From: Virginia.Tech.news@vt.edu
To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU>
Subject: Ongoing support for Northern Illinois University, Virginia Tech
Friday, February 15, 2008
The Virginia Tech community continues to reach out to those at Northern Illinois University.
Throughout today, numerous university administrators, faculty and students have been in contact with counterparts at NIU to offer assistance, advice, and support. The university will continue to lend support as long as it is needed.
Cook Counseling Center will be open Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17 from noon to 5 p.m. Walk-in appointments are welcome to students who may wish to seek support should difficult memories of last year's event resurface. The center can be reached at 231-6557 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Employees seeking assistance can call 866-725-0602 anytime 24 hours a day.
Hokies United is planning a candlelight vigil Monday night on Alumni Mall, near Torgersen Bridge. The event will be at dusk, approximately 6:30 p.m. Everyone in the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech communities are welcome.
Hokies United is also asking everyone to wear red and black on Monday to show solidarity and support for the Northern Illinois University community.
Charles W. Steger
2008-02-15
Brent Jesiek
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We Understand
The Hokie Bird offers comfort to the Huskie, NIU's mascot, during this trying time.
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2008-02-17
Ashley Holohan
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VT for NIU
Prior to Virginia Tech's candelight vigil for NIU, an attendee signs a message board on display along alumni mall. Photo taken Monday, February 18, 2008.
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Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
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Hokies for Huskies
Students mill around a message board on display along alumni mall prior to the start of Virginia Tech's candlelight vigil for NIU. Photo taken Monday, February 18, 2008.
Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0</a>.
Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
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Message to the Huskies
Prior to Virginia Tech's candelight vigil for NIU, an attendee signs a message board on display along alumni mall. Photo taken Monday, February 18, 2008.
Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0</a>.
Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
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NIU Vigil
Attendees wait along alumni mall for the start of a Virginia Tech candlelight vigil for NIU on Monday, February 18. A message board sits in the foreground.
Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0</a>.
Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
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A Vigil for NIU
Two students participate in a Virginia Tech vigil for NIU. Photo taken Monday, February 18, 2008.
Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0</a>.
Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
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Supporting NIU
Attendees at a Virginia Tech candlelight vigil for NIU, including two members of the Corps of Cadets, sign a message board on alumni mall. Photo taken Monday, February 18, 2008.
Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0</a>.
Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
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Vigil Messages
An attendee at a Virginia Tech candlelight vigil for NIU signs a message board on alumni mall. Photo taken Monday, February 18, 2008.
Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0</a>.
Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0
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Hokie Stone for Huskies
A piece of hokie stone, painted in NIU school colors, on display at the center of Virginia Tech's April 16th Memorial. Photo taken Monday, February 18, 2008.
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Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
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NIU Boards on Alumni Mall
Message boards on alumni mall prior to a Virginia Tech candlelight vigil for NIU. Photo taken Monday, February 18, 2008. Lane Hall is visible in the far background.
Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0</a>.
Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
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Candles Up
Participants hold up candles during a Virginia Tech vigil for NIU, held Monday, February 18, 2008.
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Brent Jesiek
2008-02-18
Brent Jesiek
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eng
Message Board at vigil for NIU
An attendee signs a message board for NIU at Virginia Tech vigil.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Kacey Beddoes
2008-02-19
Kacey Beddoes
Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
eng
Candlelight vigil for NIU
A view of the Virginia Tech candlelight vigil for Northern Illinois University.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Kacey Beddoes
2008-02-19
Kacey Beddoes
Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
eng
Lighting candles at NIU vigil
Attendees light candles at the vigil for Northern Illinois University.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Kacey Beddoes
2008-02-19
Kacey Beddoes
Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
eng
Message Board at vigil for NIU
Messages of support written during the candlelight vigil at Virginia Tech for NIU.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Kacey Beddoes
2008-02-19
Kacey Beddoes
Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
eng
Message Board at vigil for NIU
Messages of support written at Virginia Tech's candlelight vigil for NIU.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Kacey Beddoes
2008-02-19
Kacey Beddoes
Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
eng
Message Board at vigil for NIU
An attendee looks at a message board on Alumni Mall during the Virginia Tech vigil for NIU.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Kacey Beddoes
2008-02-19
Kacey Beddoes
Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
eng
NIU Vigil
View of Virginia Tech's candlelight vigil for NIU on Monday, February 18, 2008. The event took place on Alumni Mall near Torgersen Bridge. The War Memorial pylons are visible in the center background.
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Photo by Kevin Cupp.
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Kevin Cupp
2008-02-19
Brent Jesiek
Kevin Cupp (k@vt.edu)
eng