View of Burruss Hall on the drillfield, with ribbon-clad tree in foreground Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469473848/in/set-72157600112219193/
View of the War Memorial from the drillfield. Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469481348/in/set-72157600112219193/
Drillfield Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469483004/in/set-72157600112219193/
Burruss hall and intermediate memorial. Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469484480/in/set-72157600112219193/
Mementos and flowers at the intermediate memorial. Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469503427/in/set-72157600112219193/
Intermediate memorial in front of Burruss Hall Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469504947/in/set-72157600112219193/
Drillfield Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: <a http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469508119/in/set-72157600112219193/">http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469508119/in/set-72157600112219193/
View of the Burruss hall and memorial on the Drillfield. Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469508119/in/set-72157600112219193/
View of War Memorial from the Drillfield Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469493400/in/set-72157600112219193/
War Memorial Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469495320/in/set-72157600112219193/
War memorial Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469496628/in/set-72157600112219193/
Burruss Hall Photo taken April 21, 2007. -- Photo courtesy of Brian Sewell. Original Source: http://flickr.com/photos/briansewell/469497798/in/set-72157600112219193/
Duke's response to VaTech tragedy lacking
Editorial Posted: 4/19/07 When news of the Virginia Tech massacre broke Monday, to say that students across the country were on edge is an understatement. The horror and randomness of the event forced students to take a step back and examine their own campuses and ask, "Are we safe?" And members of the Duke community began to question what the safety and notification protocol would be if something of this magnitude occurred here. Many wondered what, if any, steps Duke was taking to tighten security Monday. Those with friends and family at Virginia Tech asked what resources were available for them here on campus. But answers to these queries were virtually impossible to discern. President Richard Brodhead released a statement to The Chronicle late Monday night, which was also published on the Duke News website. In the statement, Brodhead expressed his condolences to the Virginia Tech community and announced an interfaith vigil that would be held Tuesday at the Duke Chapel. But nowhere in the statement was there mention of Duke's own security status. Moreover, while Brodhead said Student Affairs was trying to contact "every student with Virginia Tech connections," there is no way they could identify every student with a "connection." As such, those students with friends or acquaintances at Virginia Tech who the administration did not know about-as well as those simply overwhelmed by the tragedy-were told only that Religious Life staff and the Chapel were available for support. There was no mention of other, non-religious resources, such as augmented, emergency Counseling and Psychological Services, that could benefit all concerned students regardless of religious orientation. Most troubling, however, was the fact that Brodhead's statement was not sent to the Duke community. It was published in The Chronicle, but no one could read it until Tuesday morning, nearly 24 hours after the massacre occurred. And while technically online, the statement was buried on the Duke News site, which is not a major source of information for most students. Many schools posted statements on their main websites. Still others, like The George Washington University, sent mass e-mails to students and their families discussing safety protocol. The Duke administration erred in its response. On a day when colleges and universities across the country stood still, shocked by how suddenly and violently an academic haven much like their own had been violated, Duke was silent. On a day when students and parents, faculty and staff wanted reassurance of their own safety and an assertion that the University stood in support of its ACC counterpart, Duke was largely absent. This is not to say there was no campus response. Religious organizations did an excellent job coordinating Tuesday's interfaith vigil and several religious groups sent out e-mails to their members offering support. Such organizations, however, only touch a certain percentage of students; the Duke community as a whole was still left mostly in the dark about the University's security and support responses. As Duke students, we wanted a prompter, more informative, more widely disseminated statement from the administration. In such situations, when our community is questioning its own well-being and mourning the damage done to another school's sense of security and self, we want to hear Duke's leadership loud and clear. We urge the administration to consider new and better ways to inform the community if it is threatened. And we appreciate Tuesday's interfaith vigil and its visible community power. But we still missed and were puzzled by the lack of a simple, widely available statement of assurance and support. While we hope that such a statement will not be needed in the future, if it is needed, we look to the administration to stand as a stronger pillar of information, of comfort, and of guidance. -- Original Source: Duke Chronicle - April 19, 2007
By Wafiqah Basrai Thursday, May 3, 2007 In response to the recent shootings at Virginia Tech, UC President Robert Dynes addressed the California State Senate Education Committee on Wednesday about giving campuses more flexibility in sharing information on students who officials believe may be threats. Dynes spoke about reforming certain federal privacy laws to allow university officials to share a student's private information with other school officials and with the student's parents under certain circumstances. But some students and others are concerned about the implications of opening privacy laws and worry that it can be difficult to determine whether a student is a threat. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act prevents health care facilities from reporting student information to an educational institution, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act limits the ability of university officials to share private information with a student's family or other organizations. "We would support federal legislative remedies that would more clearly define circumstances for releasing information to parents or that would 'hold harmless' universities that, acting in the best interest of the student, release information to parents or guardians," Dynes said. If a university does share information about a student's behavioral or psychological problems with other organizations, it can currently face potential lawsuits. The U.S. Senate discussed possible reforms to these laws on Monday. Several of the experts at the Senate meeting suggested changing one or both laws to allow for "liability prevention," which would protect colleges and universities. Such protection, Dynes argued, would allow information about a potentially threatening student to be more easily shared within a college's administration or with local mental health or law-enforcement agencies. But some students said they were concerned about loosening the federal privacy laws. "There would be a lot of room for corruption within that suggestion - people could use the information the wrong way," said Avani Desai, a fourth-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student. "I think it would make it more difficult for students who are not a threat to society," Desai added. Russ Federman, director of Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of Virginia, said in testimony he gave to the Senate on Monday that he recognized the need for patient confidentiality, but also stressed that university officials need to communicate to each other when a student could be a threat. He added that officials cannot share information with other university staff unless the student or others are in "imminent danger." It can be hard for officials to distinguish what is considered "imminent danger," because they can potentially get sued if they share the wrong information, he said. Dynes also spoke about the zero-tolerance weapon policy at all University of California campuses and said campus police have been trained to act in response to an emergency. He also discussed campus-wide emergency-notification systems, which include e-mail messages and hotline numbers. In his testimony, he said he is appointing a Campus Security Task Force composed of university security, student affairs, and legal and emergency-preparedness experts to extensively look into how the campuses can improve security measures. The group will report back to him in 60 days. Dynes said budget constraints have restrained UC campuses from providing quick and frequent mental health services, but said the UC Board of Regents voted last month to increase funding for student mental health services by $4.6 million. Tiffany Rodriguez, a third-year psychology student, said she believes this increase in funding will be good for the UC because many people do not know much about mental health services the campuses offer. "It will give people more access to it," she said. -- Original Source: The Daily Bruin - May 3, 2007
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E-mail messages from Unirel@vt.edu - April 16, 2007
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:26:24 -0400 From: Unirel@vt.edu To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU> Subject: Shooting on campus. A shooting incident occurred at West Amber Johnston earlier this morning. Police are on the scene and are investigating. The university community is urged to be cautious and are asked to contact Virginia Tech Police if you observe anything suspicious or with information on the case. Contact Virginia Tech Police at 231-6411 Stay attuned to the www.vt.edu. We will post as soon as we have more information. -- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:50:07 -0400 From: Unirel@vt.edu To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU> Subject: PLease stay put A gunman is loose on campus. Stay in buildings until further notice. Stay away from all windows -- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:16:40 -0400 From: Unirel@vt.edu To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU> Subject: All Classes Canceled; Stay where you are Virginia Tech has canceled all classes. Those on campus are asked to remain where there are, lock their doors and stay away from windows. Persons off campus are asked not to come to campus. -- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:52:45 -0400 From: Unirel@vt.edu To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU> Subject: Second Shooting Reported; Police have one gunman in custody In addition to an earlier shooting today in West Ambler Johnston, there has been a multiple shooting with multiple victims in Norris Hall. Police and EMS are on the scene. Police have one shooter in custody and as part of routine police procedure, they continue to search for a second shooter. All people in university buildings are required to stay inside until further notice. All entrances to campus are closed. -- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:15:57 -0400 From: Unirel@vt.edu To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU> Subject: Counseling support available Counseling is available in the Bowman Room in the Merriman Center (part of the athletic complex) for employees who seek assistance following today's events. -- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:41:44 -0400 From: Unirel@vt.edu To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU> Subject: Statement by President Charles W. Steger Shooting at Virginia Tech / Statement by President Charles W. Steger The university was struck today with a tragedy of monumental proportions. There were two shootings on campus. In each case, there were fatalities. The university is shocked and horrified that this would befall our campus. I want to extend my deepest, sincerest and most profound sympathies to the families of these victims which include students There are 22 confirmed deaths. We currently are in the process of notifying families of victims. The Virginia Tech Police are being assisted by numerous other jurisdictions. Crime scenes are being investigated by the FBI, University Police, and State Police. We continue to work to identify the victims impacted by this tragedy. I cannot begin to covey my own personal sense of loss over this senselessness of such an incomprehensible and heinous act The university will immediately set up counseling centers. So far centers have been identified in Ambler Johnson and the Cook Counseling Center to work with our campus community and families. Here are some of the facts we know: At about 7:15 a.m. this morning a 911 call came to the University Police Department concerning an event in West Amber Johnston Hall. There were multiple shooting victims. While in the process of investigating, about two hours later the university received reports of a shooting in Norris Hall. The police immediately responded. Victims have been transported to various hospitals in the immediate area in the region to receive emergency treatment. We will proceed to contact the families of victims as identities are available. All classes are cancelled and the university is closed for the remainder for the today. The university will open tomorrow at 8 a.m. but classes will be cancelled on Tuesday. The police are currently staging the release of people from campus buildings. Families wishing to reunite with the students are suggested to meet at the Inn at Virginia Tech. We are making plans for a convocation tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon at Cassell Coliseum for the university community to come together to begin to deal with the tragedy. -- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:31:29 -0400 From: Unirel@vt.edu To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU> Subject: Campus Update on VT Shootings Virginia Tech remains closed on Monday, April 16, 2007. Vehicular entrances to campus are severely restricted to essential personnel only. Additional security remains on campus as the investigation continues. Counseling assistance for students in available at West Ambler Johnston and McComas Hall until 9 p.m. tonight. Students are encouraged to utilize these services. Counseling for faculty and staff is available at the Bowman Room in the Merriman Center (athletic complex). Student may also be together at the Old Dominion Ballroom at Squires Student Center. The university will also close on Tuesday, April 17. Essential personal are to report for work. Classes will be canceled. A public gathering will be held Tuesday, April 17 at Cassell Coliseum at 2 p.m. (a time change from the originally scheduled 10 a.m. gathering). All students are urged to contact their parents as soon as possible to let them know individuals are safe. Students, faculty, and staff who may have any information related to the incident at West Amber Johnston Hall and Norris Hall are encouraged to go to the Blacksburg Police Department to make statements, or call 540-231-TIPP (8477), or 231-6411 Parents with concerns are asked to call the Dean of Students Office at 540-231-3787. Individuals injured in the two shootings have been taken to area hospitals. -- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:00:00 -0400 From: Unirel@vt.edu To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU> Subject: Planned Faculty / Staff Evacuation Faculty and staff located on the Burruss Hall side of the Drillfield are asked to leave their office and go home immediately. Faculty and staff located on the War Memorial / Eggleston Hall side of the Drillfield are asked to leave their offices and go home at 12:30 p.m. -- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:00:01 -0400 From: Unirel@vt.edu To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU> Subject: University closed today; classes canceled Tuesday Virginia Tech has closed today Monday, April 16, 2007. On Tuesday, April 17, classes will be canceled. The university will remain open for administrative operations. There will be an additional university statement presented today at noon. All students, faculty, and staff are required to stay where they are until police execute a planned evacuation. A phased closing will be in effect today; further information will be forthcoming as soon as police secure the campus. Tomorrow, there will be a university convocation/ceremony at noon at Cassell Coliseum. The Inn at Virginia Tech has been designated as the site for parents to gather and obtain information.
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