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April 16, 2007
VA Shootings....a moment of silence
And a letter from the President of Cooper Union:
April 16, 2007
Memorandum to The Cooper Union Community
Beginning early this morning, the Virginia Tech campus experienced a deadly assault by a gunman that resulted, in the words of President Charles Steger, in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Varying reports at this time have placed the number of deaths at between 22 and 32, along with 29 victims who were injured.
While this tragedy reverberates throughout the academic world, it is the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States. It transcends the boundaries of higher education and goes to the heart of our modern human civilization. I have taken the liberty, on behalf of our entire community, to write a personal note to President Steger to express our deep sense of sorrow, empathy and heartfelt condolences on this tragic event. I have also offered a helping hand.
While we ponder the senselessness of this event, I hope that you will all join me in focusing your hearts, minds and prayers on victims, families and friends who are suffering in the aftermath of the tragedy.
President George Campbell Jr.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Tags: Virginia Tech
Posted by Sanford Dickert at April 16, 2007 3:30 PM
