Around the Region

Auburn University
A Blood Drive is being held for Virginia Tech in coordination with the American Red Cross.Students painted a billboard for Virginia Tech and had students, faculty and staff sign the front and back. These students are driving the billboard up to Blacksburg to be displayed on the Virginia Tech campus in a location approved by their SGA to show the support from the Auburn family.

Austin College, Texas
Students, faculty, and staff have responded to the Virginia Tech tragedy by placing a memorial candle in our student center along with pens and paper on which members of our community can write messages and share thoughts and prayers with the Virginia Tech community. Our weekly Midday Prayer service was redesigned in light of the events in Blacksburg and we anticipate that weekly Bible Study and worship will be similarly affected by the tragedy. We are ready to respond to additional student concerns for some campus-wide public response but will wait to learn what students want to do.

Brevard College, North Carolina
Brevard College will hold a Prayer Vigil this evening at 9:30pm. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families, the Virginia Tech students, staff and faculty. President Van Horn will make a statement at a previously planned all-campus lunch scheduled for tomorrow as part of our Honors and Awards Day.

Carson-Newman College, Tennessee
A chapel service was held on campus.
In addition, there will be an informal prayer service where students/faculty/staff and friends of the college can drop in at a time of their choosing to "remember and resolve".
Participants can light a candle on stage, as a symbol of resolve and commitment to live our lives as a loving witness to a broken and hurting world.
Copies of the names of students and faculty who died (and a brief description of their lives) will be on stage for individuals to take and individually (or in small groups) to pray for the family and friends of those who were killed.
We will also have burgundy & orange ribbons (burgundy symbolizing Va. Tech and orange for CNC) with the words "Remember! Resolve!" for ones to wear to symbolize our unity with Va. Tech in their time of grief and recovery (this in conjunction with Va. Tech's plea for Friday to be a national day of wearing orange and/or burgundy as a way of being in unity of concern and remembrance).
Mason jars will also be on stage (and on campus) for donations to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.

The College of William and Mary, Virginia
The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia held a candlelight vigil in our Wren Courtyard on Monday evening at 8 p.m. Speakers included President Gene R. Nichol and Vice President for Student Affairs W. Samuel Sadler (http://www.wm.edu/news/index.php?id=7628). In addition, the Counseling Center has adjusted its schedule to accommodate students in immediate need, and has also offered several open group sessions for anyone wishing to gather to talk about what they are experiencing in the wake of the VA Tech tragedy. Local churches and campus student organizations are holding special memorial services and vigils, and our Student Assembly has created a banner which students are signing and which will be delivered to students at VA Tech. Emails to the student community from the VP for Student Affairs have encouraged students to take care of one another, to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Blacksburg, and to be in touch with faculty, staff, counselors, and/or campus ministers for any support and guidance they might need.

Davidson College, North Carolina
Davidson College will have a prayer vigil at 2pm today at the same time as the scheduled Memorial Service at Virginia Tech. Our prayers and thoughts are with the students faculty staff, families and colleagues at Virginia Tech.

East Carolina University
At East Carolina we have a Student-Led Candlelight Vigil at 8 pm and a Prayer & Meditation Service at 9:30 pm tonight.

Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky
EKU has planned a campus wide memorial service.

Florida Atlantic University, Florida
Boca Raton Campus
The FAU Student Government Association, in conjunction with Palm Beach Community College, will hold a candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. This event is being held to show support to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech University.


Jupiter Campus
Ribbons will be distributed to students and staff to remember the campus community at Virginia Tech. Ribbons will be available in the Burrow Student Union and in the Dining Hall. At 6:30 p.m., in the Dining Hall, a memorial will take place to reflect and remember those in the Virginia Tech community. All students, staff, faculty and the surrounding community are welcome to share in this memorial by sharing their reflections on the situation.

Broward Campuses
The Broward campuses will host three simultaneous ceremonies at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday morning. SeaTech will host a ceremony on the patio. As a part of the ceremony, they will float a wreath in the pool. SeaTech has an ongoing relationship with colleagues at Virginia Tech and is sending a letter of condolence and offer of support to them, signed by students, faculty and staff.
At the Davie campus, an observance will take place at the flag pole adjacent to the Liberal Arts Building.
At the Fort Lauderdale campus, a joint ceremony will be held in conjunction with Broward Community College in the breezeway of the Askew Tower.

Treasure Coast Campus
At 9:30 a.m. there will be a gathering around the flagpoles in front of the JU Building. Flowers will be provided for students, faculty, staff and community members to place on top of the existing monument, engraved with the words "Lest We Forget," honoring the tragedies of September 11, 2001.

Furman University, South Carolina
On Monday evening, the Furman Chapel was open for prayer and
Meditation in support of the victims and their loved ones involved with the
Virginia Tech tragedy. In addition, students were contacted about the various
campus support services available to them such as the Counseling Center,
the Chaplain's Office and Student Services should they need any type of
assistance as a result of this terrible shooting.

George Mason University, Virginia
Monday, April 16, 2007
· Statement sent to the Mason community from Dr. Hubler at 4:30pm
· Meet and Greet taking place at Eisenhower Hall from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Students are welcome to come down, hang out and talk. Food will be provided.
· Meeting for the residents in Hanover Hall at 7:00pm
· Potomac Heights and Liberty Square will be holding a meeting for residents in the Multi-Purpose Room at 8:00pm
· TAP will be holding a meeting for residents in Building 5 (TAP Office) at 8:00pm
· Counseling Center and Housing and Residence Life staff will be available at all meetings in the residence halls
· Counseling Center staff will be available outside of Ciao Hall during dinner and lunch
· Virginia Tech Candlelight Vigil Service at the Clock Tower from 11:55pm-1:00am (student led and student coordinated initiative)

Tuesday, April 17, 2007
· 2:00pm moment of silence on campus (held during the same time Virginia Tech is holding their Convocation) – information is being shared via the Facebook group “Pray for Virginia Tech”

Additional Efforts Currently Taking Place
● Facebook group created: Pray for Virginia Tech - created by: Mason student,
● Facebook group created: Our Thoughts are With our Fellow Students at Tech – created by: Radford student
· Broadside Online, created a blog via blogspot.com for students to participate in online discussions (created on 4/16)
· Counseling Center staff are available 24/7 and encourages the Mason community to take advantage of the counseling opportunities if needed
· Information to be posted on Mason Family Website about the various initiatives/programs that are occurring on campus (include official response from Dr. Hubler) – shared via the Mason Family listserv (Tuesday, April 17th)

Georgia College & State University
"The GCSU Olympic Column, which stands next to the flagpole
on the university's Front Lawn, is lighted today in remembrance of
the students and faculty members who were killed and injured in
yesterday's tragic shootings at Virginia Tech University. GCSU
students who wish to express condolences and send messages to the
students at Virginia Tech are invited to send e-mails to the GCSU
Student Government via student.government@gcsu.edu. The GCSU Student
Government will relay those messages to the Student Government
officers at Virginia Tech."
In addition, there will be a moment of silence at a
leadership symposium we're holding this morning, and Counseling
Services is distributing a flyer about dealing with grief.

Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia
We are having a remembrance ceremony today at 4pm in the center
of campus. The provost has granted an excused absence to students to attend the ceremony. Our students are working with President Clough at Georgia Tech to design the ceremony. President Clough was the Dean of Engineering at Virginia Tech some time ago and still has many friends there.

High Point University, North Carolina
Message from the President that went to students, faculty, staff, alumni:
Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends at Virginia Tech this week as they cope with a sad and heart-breaking tragedy. I have sent President Charles Steger a letter expressing our genuine concern and offering HPU resources to aid in the healing process. We have scheduled a special service tomorrow to honor the students who died at Virginia Tech and to pray for their families.
We want to assure our alumni that at High Point University we take every measure to ensure the safest and most secure environment for all students. Universities, by definition, are open spaces and it is practically impossible to guarantee that no incidents occur. We do, however, invest mega human and fiscal resources to provide an atmosphere of calm safety and to be prepared for small problems or un-welcomed crisis.

You probably already know that High Point University:
Has a well-trained Safety and Security Office located in the center of campus and led by a director with significant police experience. Maintains a close relationship with the High Point City Police Department and that off-duty, armed officers are on campus daily. Is equipped campus-wide with hidden cameras. Has many Code Blue Emergency calling stations throughout campus. Provides each student with an access card which allows entry only to the student's assigned residence hall. Dorms are locked at all times and entry is available only with the card. Similar access is available for academic buildings after hours. Is a small campus (125 acres) and, therefore, we can manage the geographic space well and we know the faces of our students. Has a qualified counseling staff which is backed up by licensed psychiatrists and doctoral faculty in the Psychology and Behavioral Sciences departments. Any student can access these services in times of personal and emotional distress. Follows a specific and thorough "Emergency Plan" which is directed by administrators and communicated, when needed, to all campus residents.
We care about every student and we understand the concerns of their families. Please know that we are focused on the highest standards of safety at HPU and we appreciate your friendship and cooperation.


Louisiana University- Shreveport, Louisiana
Students, faculty and staff will assemble on Thursday for a period of silence and prayer at the
flagpole in the center of campus where the flag is at half mast. All participants will wear orange and maroon ribbons in support of the Virginia Tech family

Midwestern State University, Texas
Midwestern State University and the Student Government Association will host a candlelight vigil in honor of the Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff at 8:30 p.m. April 18, in Sunwatcher Plaza.

Mississippi State University, Mississippi
1. A statement to our campus went out from the President, expressing profound grief, sorrow and prayers for the VT family. the statement was also a reminder to our campus community about safety procedures as well as resources available on campus for those that needed some special help or support in dealing with the tragedy.
2. Our student organized a rally at noon on Wednesday on our drill field to express sadness and the tragedy, express support for the VT community, and to celebrate life. We also lowered our flag to half mast.
3. We have held meetings of our crisis response team to assess our procedures and to consider additional security and safety measures that should be considered in the light of what we are all learning as a result of this tragedy.

Nova Southeastern University, Florida
The Nova Southeastern University community expresses our deepest condolences to the Virginia Tech University students, faculty, staff and loved ones affected by the recent shootings on their campus.
In support of the Virginia Tech community and to honor those who lost their
lives, the Division of Student Affairs is hosting a Remembrance Vigil at
noon on Friday, April 20 at the University Center Flight Deck Patio during
which university administration and students will unite through poems,
prayer and music.
On Thursday, faculty and staff shared a moment of silence during Quad
Thursday, our weekly campus community-building event held in the center of
campus, to remember those who were affected by the tragedy.
Students and staff are also congregating throughout the week to the
Spiritual Life Lounge to write a brief note of condolence to the Virginia
Tech community. This is an opportunity for the NSU community to express
their prayers and wishes for the Virginia Tech community as well as to pull
together as a campus family to mourn, pray and serve in some small way. We
will send all of the messages written by the NSU community to Virginia Tech
as a way to offer our heartfelt support. The religious organizations on
campus are working together to respond and serve.
The President has responded with an e-mail to the NSU campus community
sharing the university systems and resources that are in place to protect
the campus community and respond in emergency situations. The Counseling
Center has distributed information about how to deal with the experience.

Palm Beach Atlantic University
Praying for the faculty, staff, students, and parents of Virginia Tech students every day in Chapel this week. Today, we encouraged all students to take a moment of silence and pray for the campus community.We have also offered to send our Director of the Student Success Center to provide "Critical Incident Stress Debriefing" if the Student Affairs staff needs some relief.

Pfeiffer University, North Carolina
Pfeiffer University held a candlelight vigil last night at 8:00 PM beside our campus lake (same time as VA. Tech.'s ceremony). We set up a shrine of 32 candles on a stone wall and the students provided a sheet on which our students could write short notes of support. This sheet will be sent to Virginia Tech. Prayers were offered for all involved along with silent meditation. This event was sponsored by several campus ministry student groups.

Radford University, Virginia
Radford University responded to the events of April 16 by sending RU police officers to support the VT police. We have offered to provide counseling support services as needed to Virginia Tech. We are providing residence hall and Selu Conservancy housing to state police officers who are assisting at Virginia Tech with the investigation.
Our students, faculty and staff have traveled to Blacksburg to participate in vigils and prayer services. We provided some of the candles for Tuesday night’s vigil on the Drill field, and sent flowers to Tuesday afternoon’s memorial convocation in Cassell Coliseum.
One RU student group has created a 20-foot banner with both schools’ logos, the words “RU Cares,” and handwritten and heartfelt messages from our students. This banner, and another 11 smaller banners, will be delivered to the Tech campus as a show of solidarity.
Opportunities for prayer and reflection were offered on Monday, April 16, as the community became aware of this tragedy.
We cancelled classes and several major events on Tuesday, April 17, to provide our campus community with time to mourn, to reflect on these heinous events, to seek support services as needed and to talk with friends and loved ones.
Our counseling center will observe extended hours over the next several days in response to the needs of the RU Community.
The counseling center also is a resource for faculty and can provide advice and basic information on dealing with crises and coping with stress.
On Tuesday, we held our own vigils at several campus locations in conjunction with television broadcasts of the Convocation on the Virginia Tech campus, and we had a much larger turnout than expected.
The Student Government Association is sponsoring a drum circle and candlelight vigil on campus on Thursday, April 19. President Kyle and Vice President of Student Affairs, Norleen Pomerantz, will address the community at this event. This is part of the state-wide effort to show support for the VT community.
The campus will be supporting the Orange and Maroon Effect on Friday, April 20. Community members have been encouraged to show support and solidarity by wearing these colors.

Roanoke College, Virginia
A memorial service was held on our campus last night at 7:00. The service was held in conjunction with a previously planned Holocaust Remembrance Day memorial service. Maroon and orange ribbons have been given to students, faculty, and staff for them to wear for the remainder of our academic year.A memorial service was held on our campus this afternoon at 2:00 p.m.(during the VT convocation) where the campus bell was sounded 33 times.Some of our faculty, staff, and students have volunteered room in their homes to host VT parents and students for the next few days.

Rollins College, Florida
The thoughts and prayers of the Rollins College community go out to the Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff and families. A community prayer at the Chapel is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 2007 – 12:30 p.m. Maroon and orange ribbons have been given to students, faculty, and staff. More information can be found at: http://news.rollins.edu/rollins_and_local_community_ga.shtml

Southern Polytechnic State University, Georgia
Sent to all students: To all SPSU students-

The entire SPSU community is shocked and saddened by the horrific student deaths at Virginia Tech yesterday. Staff members from our Career & Counseling Center have developed the attached statement to help our students deal with resulting grief, anger, fear, and
confusion. They are available in the Student Center lobby today for counseling and advice for coping with such trauma. Stop by the lobby today, and/or make an appointment with a counselor if you need help in dealing with yesterday's campus tragedy.
Best wishes for a successful completion of spring semester.

Southern Wesleyan University, South Carolina
“On this day we are saddened by the events on the campus of Virginia Tech. We extend our prayers to the students, staff, faculty, and the families of the victims. Samantha Wilson is friends with the Vice President for Student Affairs at Virginia Tech. Let us especially pray for Dr. Zenobia Hikes and her staff as they deal with this tragic event.”

University of Central Florida, Florida
Subject: Virginia Tech Candlelight Vigil Tonight (4/17)
You are all aware by now of the recent events and tragedy that has taken place on the Virginia Tech campus on Monday. University of Central Florida students have organized a candlelight vigil tonight to show their support for these fallen brothers and sisters of the academic family.
There will be a Candlelight Vigil tonight at the UCF Reflection Pond in front of Millican Hall from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This event will be an opportunity for students to show strength and solidarity within the collegiate community, and to show our strength of support in numbers. The public is welcome to attend.
Bring your candles and your thoughts and prayers, this is just a time for everyone to come together and mourn this horrible event.
"Forget any and all college affiliations today. For today, we are all Hokies."

The University of North Carolina at Ashville, North Carolina
UNC Asheville made counselors available in the Student Union last night until 10 p.m. for any students wishing to talk with someone about the VT tragedy.
A ceremony of remembrance and reflection was held on our Quad today at 12:30 p.m. There were statements by our Chancellor, a faculty member, and our SGA president. The statements were followed by a time of silence.
A flower arrangement in VT colors was left on the Quad with chalk available so students could share their thoughts on the sidewalks.
Like everyone else, we are obviously reviewing all of our crisis and safety protocols to make sure we are doing the best we can.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University had a vigil with about 1000 students last night. The Division of Student Affairs also offered support to VT colleagues as needed.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina
University wide email message from the Chancellor asking for a moment of silence; Campus vigil; Staff are working through a table top exercise with emergency staff walking through the situation at VT and response as it unfolds; UNCG also developed template information for UNCG parents/families. Housing staff are coordinating efforts in the residence halls to speak with students and address concerns.

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, North Carolina
Statement that went out to UNCW community from their Chancellor: “As most of you are aware by now, on Monday morning a horrific tragedy occurred on the Virginia Tech campus, resulting in the death of more than 30 individuals and many injuries. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families, as well as to the campus community. At 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Virginia Tech is holding Convocation on its campus. I would like to ask all UNCW faculty, staff and students to pause at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday for a moment of silence as we join Virginia Tech in grieving its loss.”

University of Florida, Florida
At noon on Tuesday, April 17, the bells in Century Tower were rung 32 times in honor of those that had died in Blacksburg. Tonight, (Wednesday, April 18) there is a candlelight vigil planned for 8 PM at the Reitz Union Amphitheater

University of North Florida
Candlelight Vigil for Victims of the Virginia Tech Shooting
To honor those who lost their lives on the campus of Virginia Tech and to support those who were injured in the shooting, UNF’s Campus Ministry Department will have a Candlelight Vigil today at 8 p.m. by the Gandhi statue, between Daniels Hall, Building 1 and Founders Hall, Building 2. The vigil is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public. In addition, local members of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association will take part in the vigil.

University of North Texas, Texas
The University is holding a Prayer/vigil service.

University of Memphis, Tennessee
At the University of Memphis, we immediately sent out a campus wide email to all faculty, staff and students expressing our sorrow, thoughts and prayers. We reassured the campus community about how seriously we take such dangerous situations. We sent the same message to our Parent’s E-Newsletter. The message came from the Vice President for Student Affairs. Today (Tuesday) the President sent out a message announcing a memorial service around the fountain at noon today on the Student Plaza. We had a long moment of silence and the clock in the tower tolled 33 times for the 33 lives lost. We are planning to have banners that can be signed and will be sent to Virginia Tech. One high school teacher has asked if the cards and messages that their students are writing can be mailed along with what goes from the University of Memphis and we will do that. We have had lots of email responses going from our offices to students, faculty and staff as they express sorrow, shock, fear, and empathy.

University of South Florida, Florida
Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Jennifer Capeheart-Meningall sent a letter to the university community informing the USF community of the Virginia Tech tragedy and offering students direction and resources.
President Judy Genshaft sent an email to the university community offering her condolences for Virginia Tech students and their families as well as reinforcing the availability of resources for USF community members in their grief process.
Dean of Students, Kevin Banks, offered his support to Student Affairs professionals at Virginia Tech.
A moment of silence was observed during the Student Government inauguration of the President and Vice President USF International Festival observed a moment of silence for all participants.
Residence Life, Counseling Center, and University Police provided outreach consultation for residential community.
University Police serve as information services for faculty, staff, parents, and students regarding issues concerning personal and interpersonal safety.
Student Government has established a Facebook group encouraging students’ comments and reflections concerning the Virginia Tech tragedy.
A statement will be placed on the USF website assuring parents of ongoing campus response.
A letter has been provided to faculty detailing available resources for students.
“Together We Mourn” memorial service will be held at noon outside the Administration Building with a moment of silence for Student Government, Staff, University Officials, Students, and Faculty in support of the Virginia Tech community.
Students, Faculty, and Staff will be encouraged to wear remembrance ribbons in the Virginia Tech school colors. Ribbons will be provided by volunteer Student Groups for students, faculty, and staff during the memorial service and the remainder of the day outside the Student Union.

University of Tampa, Florida
There will be a candle light vigil tonight at 9:30 PM.
The students have made labels and are planning to tag students. The labels read: Today we are ALL Hokies. Supporting VT
Tonight at Leadership Awards Night they will be signing large cards. At the ResLife Banquet on Sunday evening we will also have cards to be signed and we will mail everything out to VT on Monday.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tennessee
Statement to community:
“I share your shock and sadness over the tragic loss of life at Virginia Tech. All of those touched by the events of the day are in our thoughts and prayers. As members of the higher education community, we especially share in this grief.

The Virginia Tech campus will gather today for a time of reflection at 2 p.m. In prelude to that gathering, our Student Government Association and Student Development Division will hold a moment of community remembrance in the plaza area outside the University Center at noon today. If your schedule will not allow you to attend this ceremony, I encourage you to pause for a moment of silent meditation. Through this simple act, we can show our support for the Virginia Tech community as they begin the long, difficult path of healing.

While we send our regards to those suffering in Virginia, it is also appropriate that we take a moment to reflect on the safety of our campus. The UTC Safety and Risk Management, Campus Police, Counseling, and other department staffs have developed procedures to address a variety of emergency situations that might occur on campus. I encourage you to familiarize yourself with these plans so that you will be able to take action if necessary. These Emergency Preparedness Guides and other important campus safety information can be found at http://www.utc.edu/Administration/SafetyAndRiskManagement/

We enjoy a safe learning environment on this campus, and events like this remind us that we must be ever vigilant. Each day, there are 10,000 sets of eyes on our campus who can watch for potential dangers, and perhaps even more importantly, who can identify the warning signs when a student or colleague might be in crisis and need of help. We are a community, and it is appropriate that we watch out for one another.

Our outstanding Counseling Center staff is available to help any student or faculty or staff member who have been affected by this tragedy or who simply feel more anxious or unsafe because of these events.
Please remember the families touched by this tragedy as well as those left behind to carry on.”

University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Tennessee
To: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Community
From: Chancellor Loren Crabtree
Subject: Moment of Silence for Virginia Tech Victims

At 2 p.m. today, the University of Tennessee Knoxville will hold a
moment of silence throughout campus in honor of those who died in the
tragic incident at Virginia Tech University on Monday.

This moment of silence is timed to coincide with memorial events at
Virginia Tech and as a sign of solidarity with our colleagues in this
time of great national tragedy.

Students, faculty and staff are all encouraged to take a moment of
silence at this time.

Valdosta State University, Georgia
We did a vigil last night as part of our annual "Take Back the Night" program/walk. Over 1,000 students participated on Wednesday night. Our RA's are doing their own campus-wide vigil on Friday afternoon.

University of West Florida
Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to our colleagues, the students, and families at Virginia Tech. The University of West Florida is holding a campus-wide gathering today to show support for Virginia Tech at noon hosted by the University president.

Wake Forest
An interfaith memorial service to remember the victims and families of the Virginia Tech shootings will be held on Wednesday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The Chapel will be open at 6 p.m. for prayer and meditation. Memorial books will be available for attendees to record prayers and condolences. They will be sent to Virginia Tech following the service. Initially, the service had been planned for Thursday, April 19, but organizers changed the schedule this morning. A number of ACC schools are holding memorial services today and Wednesday. The carillon in Wait Chapel will ring 33 times today at 2 p.m. in remembrance of the people who died in the Virginia Tech shootings. The ringing will occur at the same time Virginia Tech holds a special convocation on its campus.

Washington & Lee
There was a candlelight vigil Monday night outside Lee Chapel to show sympathy for the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings, the victims' families and friends, and the entire Virginia Tech community. The vigil was organized by a law student (the undergraduate student body is on
Spring Break and will return prior to classes on Monday, April 23). President Ruscio requested that a statement from him be posted on the website. The statement was sent directly to all students, faculty, and staff and is now on the website.

The American flag adjacent to the Lee Chapel will be flown at half-mast through Friday, April 20.

At 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, there was a University-wide moment of silence on behalf of VA Tech and the Blacksburg community. This moment of silence coincides with the convocation service at Tech. The class bell in Washington Hall was rung 33 times in memory of the victims.

West Texas A&M University
Our campus will hold a memorial service on Thursday in the campus chapel; sponsored by Residential Living & Residence Hall Association.
Flags will be flown at half-staff until Monday.
Mass Communications department will film statements of condolences from the Student Body and send to VT.
Student Government will be having a fund-raiser to contribute to any VT efforts for survivors, roommates, etc.

Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University held a candle light vigil for the Virginia Tech family last night at 10:00PM. This was a student organized and run program and we had several thousand students, faculty and staff attend. Students signed banners that will be sent to the Tech campus and offered prayers, concerns and support for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Virginia Tech students, faculty, police and student affairs staff.

Winthrop University
Virginia Tech Candlelight Prayer VigilTonight(Tuesday, April 17)9:00 PMSponsored by:Winthrop Cooperative Campus MinistersDivision of Student Life Department of Student Affairs Winthrop University

Wofford College, South Carolina
Wofford students held a prayer vigil last night (April 16) for VT students, faculty, staff and their families.