Board of Visitors minutes June 8, 2007 | ||
The Tragedy at Virginia Tech
Noting that the tragedy that occurred at Virginia Tech on April 16th, is on the minds of all Virginians, the Rector told the Board that he, the President, and others attended the memorial services in Blacksburg and that there were memorial services in Charlottesville, both in local churches and at the University. He said that a number of University staff went to Blacksburg to help out and that there was a general outpouring of grief and sympathy from students and faculty at the University.
He asked for a moment of silence for the victims at Virginia Tech and encouraged Members to reflect on the bonds that unite the two schools, bonds which have been strengthened by the events of April 16th. That strengthening, he said, is a very positive thing.
Board of Visitors minutes June 8, 2007 | ||