Memorial After Rememberance
View of the April 16 memorial with Burruss Hall in the background. Photo taken April 17, 2008.
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You are contributing your stories and/or files to The April 16 Archive, which is developing a permanent digital record of the events surrounding the tragedy on the Virginia Tech campus on April 16, 2007. Your participation in this project will allow future researchers, and people such as yourself, to gain a greater understanding of these events and the responses to them.
You must be 13 years of age or older to submit material to us. Your submission of material constitutes your permission for, and consent to, its dissemination and use in connection with The April 16 Archive in all media in perpetuity. If you have so indicated on the form, your material will be published on The April 16 Archive web site (with or without your name, depending on what you have indicated). Otherwise, your submitted materials will only be available to approved researchers using The April 16 Archive. The material you submit must have been created by you, wholly original, and shall not be copied from or based, in whole or in part, upon any other photographic, literary, or other material, except to the extent that such material is in the public domain. Further, submitted material must not violate any confidentiality, privacy, security or other laws.
By submitting material to The April 16 Archive you release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless The April 16 Archive and persons acting under its permission or authority, including a public library or archive to which the collection might be donated for purposes of long-term preservation, from any claims or liability arising out the The April 16 Archive's use of the material, including, without limitation, claims for violation of privacy, defamation, or misrepresentation.
The April 16 Archive has no obligation to use your material.
You will be sent via email a confirmation of your contribution to The April 16 Archive. We cannot return any material you submit to us so be sure to keep a copy. The April 16 Archive will not share your email address or any other information with commercial vendors.
Florets of remembrance
People tied yellow florets on the poles around the campus.
Photo taken April 19,2007
Jinfeng Jiao
2007-08-14
Na Mi
eng
Ribbons of remembrance
Orange and black ribbons were tied on trees around the campus of Virginia Tech three days after the tragety.
Jinfeng Jiao
2007-08-15
Na Mi
eng
Before Commemoration
View of the crowd prior to a University Commemoration on the morning of April
16, 2008, A Day of Remembrance.
Photo by Brent Jesiek.
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Kacey Beddoes
2008-04-28
Kacey Beddoes
Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@vt.edu)
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A Day of Remembrance: University events on April 16, 2008
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:21:02 -0500
From: Provost@vt.edu
To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU>
Subject: A Day of Remembrance: University events on April 16, 2008
Thursday, February 20, 2008
Dear students, faculty, and staff of Virginia Tech
Three weeks ago, Virginia Tech President Charles Steger established a 21-person steering committee to guide the planning of on-campus activities to be held on April 16, 2008, marking the tragedy that occurred on campus one year earlier.
The planning committee included students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members, plus students and family members directly affected by the events. Provost Mark McNamee chaired the committee and Jay Poole, director of the Office of Recovery and Support (ORS), served as vice-chair. Megan Armbruster from ORS provided administrative and operational support.
The committee met three times and openly discussed a range of ideas for the official university observances of the April 16, 2007 tragedy. The committee welcomed input from those who wished to contribute, and benefited greatly from the advice and support of the affected families and students.
Several major decisions emerged by consensus from the committee's deliberations: April 16, 2008 will focus on the lives of the 32 innocent students and faculty members who were killed on April 16, 2007; events will be simple and respectful; opportunities will be provided for anyone who wishes to honor the memories of the victims.
In the spirit of these guidelines, the following events will represent the official university commemoration of "A Day of Remembrance" on April 16, 2008.
==> 10:30 a.m. to noon: University Commemoration Event, Drillfield (rain or shine): The names of each innocent victim and a few words about the special qualities of each person will be read aloud. President Steger will welcome those assembled. (The selection of readers and the format of the readings is still a work in progress.)
==> Sundown (approximately 7:45 p.m.): Candlelight Vigil, Drillfield (rain or shine): The students of Virginia Tech will sponsor and organize a candlelight vigil beginning at sundown. The initial lighting of candles will begin by using a ceremonial candle at the university memorial site that will burn during the entire day.
In addition, between noon and 5 p.m., the university will provide venues across campus where individuals or groups who may wish express or witness remembrances in the form of poetry or other readings; writing; musical or artistic performances; art creation; flower planting; or other activities including service activities. Our goal is to balance opportunities for individual, informal expression with some structured activities. Venues and formats will be announced as plans evolve.
As it becomes available, all information will be posted to the "April 16, 2008: A Day of Remembrance" website (www.remembrance.vt.edu). This website will be linked to the university homepage and will become live during the week of February 25.
Additional Activities
The students of Virginia Tech are also sponsoring a university and community picnic on Sunday April 20, 2008 from 1 to 4 p.m. This picnic will recognize and support everyone who contributed in so many important ways to the April 16, 2007 emergency response, and the immediate and ongoing recovery and support efforts. Introductions will occur at approximately 1:30 p.m.
On April 16, 2008, several private events will be organized in collaboration with the families of the deceased and the injured students. The families and injured students may choose to participate in any of the university events, but they will not be formally identified as participants.
No classes will be held on April 16, 2008, but the university will be open. Faculty and staff may participate in any of the university activities if they wish to. We understand that many faculty, staff, and students do not know how they will feel or react on April 16, 2008. We urge all employees and supervisors to be flexible and to place highest priority on the health and welfare of each individual. We will view April 16, 2008 as a very special workday that will not require staff to take sick leave, personal leave, or vacation time. Some buildings will be closed and those employees will not be expected to report to work. Counseling support will be available throughout campus.
Megan Armbruster from the Office of Recovery and Support will serve as the operational director for the April 16, 2008 events. She has begun her work with many university offices on logistics and support issues, and is assembling a task force for the events. All questions and suggestions should be sent to Armbruster at remembrance@vt.edu.
Mark McNamee
University Provost
Mark McNamee
2008-02-21
Brent Jesiek
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Ribbons of remembrance
People tied maroon and orange ribbons on trees to express grief and remembrance a week after April 16.
Na Mi
2007-08-14
Na Mi
eng
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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Roger Gupta
2008-05-02
Kacey Beddoes
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Police Presence on Campus
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:20:54 -0400
From: VTPolice@vt.edu
To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU>
Subject: Police Presence on Campus
April 14, 2008
To : The Virginia Tech University Community
From : The Virginia Tech Police Department
Wendell R. Flinchum, Chief of Police
As you know, the Virginia Tech community will be honoring those affected by the tragic events of April 16, 2007 with a 'Day of Remembrance' on Wednesday April 16, 2008. In addition to the special ceremonies scheduled for this day, the university and the Blacksburg community will be hosting many other activities related to remembrance, recognition and healing. Further, our campus will be hosting several major events including women's softball on Wednesday, a concert at Burruss Hall on Thursday night, and our annual spring football game on Saturday.
These events will, of course, draw many visitors to our campus and require significant resources from our police department. To ensure the timely and efficient delivery of our services, the Virginia Tech Police Department has decided to accept the generous offers of assistance from other law enforcement agencies in and around our community. Through these partnerships, the Virginia Tech Police Department hopes to create an environment of comfort and safety for students, faculty, staff, and visitors as they experience the events of this important week.
The presence of these officers should not be seen as a cause for concern, but rather as yet another example of the support our university continues to receive. Should have any questions or concerns, please contact your Virginia Tech Police Department.
Thank you.
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The Virginia Tech Police Department / Wendell R. Flinchum, Chief of Police
2008-04-14
Brent Jesiek
eng
In Remembrance
A remembrance board has been set up inside the main entrance to Squires, with excerpts from e-mails across the world and space for people to scrawl their thoughts.
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Waldo Jaquith
2007-05-25
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