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Dove handkerchief
This handkerchief was sent with a letter from an inmate in Florida saying that the tragedy had made him love all people more. Although in the same pattern, each hand-drawn angel dove is slightly different.
Elon gift
This VT ribbon made out of paper cranes was recently sent to Virginia Tech's from Elon College in North Carolina with wishes for healing.
Flag
On display at the Perspective Gallery.
This flag was flown at half-mast beside the Statue of Liberty and then sent to Virginia Tech by the Department of the Interior.
This flag was flown at half-mast beside the Statue of Liberty and then sent to Virginia Tech by the Department of the Interior.
Paper Hearts
These paper hearts, each with a hand-written message of support, were available for visitors on the opening day of the April 16 exhibit in the Perspective Gallery.
Gallery letter
This letter from the Vice President for Student Affairs, Zenobia Lawrence Hikes, hung at the entrance to the Perspective Gallery in Squires.
Librescu remembered
This wood carving was one of four items hanging outside of the Perspective Gallery in Squires. It was created by an artist from Dickerson County, Virginia to honor Professor Librescu. It is made from the same kind of curly maple used for Gibson…
UBC Jacket
This jacket was one of the four items hanging outside of the Perspective Gallery in Squires from April 5-20. It was sent by the engineering department at the University of British Columbia to support VT.
NRV support
This collection of photos of messages of support from throughout the New River Valley hangs outside the Perspective Gallery of Squires Student center from April 5-20 2008.
Emergency signs
These signs were placed in classrooms at Virginia Tech after the April 16 shootings.
The signs say:
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
REMAIN CALM AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FIRE
*Activate the nearest fire alarm and call 9-1-1 if possible. If…
The signs say:
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
REMAIN CALM AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FIRE
*Activate the nearest fire alarm and call 9-1-1 if possible. If…
NIU auction sign
This sign advertising a silent auction for Northern Illinois University hung on the front of Squires Student Building on April 8, 2008.
Sign says: "Silent Auction for NIU Wed, 4/9 8:30-6PM Squires 2nd Floor"
Sign says: "Silent Auction for NIU Wed, 4/9 8:30-6PM Squires 2nd Floor"
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.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Message Board at vigil for NIU
Messages of support written at Virginia Tech's candlelight vigil for NIU.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Message Board at vigil for NIU
Messages of support written during the candlelight vigil at Virginia Tech for NIU.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Message Board at vigil for NIU
An attendee signs a message board for NIU at Virginia Tech vigil.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Candlelight vigil for NIU
A view of the Virginia Tech candlelight vigil for Northern Illinois University.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Lighting candles at NIU vigil
Attendees light candles at the vigil for Northern Illinois University.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.
Photo taken February 18, 2008.