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Appalachian response to Virginia Tech Tragedy |
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Tuesday, 17 April 2007 |
Letter from Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock to Appalachian State University students, faculty and staff
"The news of the tragic shootings on the campus of Virginia
Tech has caused everyone associated with a university to pause with
concern. The words “massacre” and
“university” should never be together in any news story. The grief of Monday, April 16, 2007 is deeply
felt by all who work at an institution of higher education or who have
children
enrolled at one. Given the proximity of
Virginia Tech to Appalachian State and the many personal connections
that we
have with our colleagues there, this tragedy touches the Appalachian
community
even more intensely. Please join me, by whatever means you find
appropriate, in
reflecting on this tragedy and grieving with our colleagues at Virginia
Tech.
The best planning and preparation in the world are sometimes
not enough to prevent acts of violence such as we have just seen.
However,
workplace safety has been and will continue to be a top priority for
our University. I welcome your input as we
reflect on how to
respond to this tragedy and as we continue to seek ways to enhance the
safety
of our community."
Please check back for updates regarding Appalachian State University's memorial plans.
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