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My school sent this out yesterday.. Tonight, all 120 Resident Advisors have been called to an emergency meeting with the VP of Student Affairs. As an RA and a Greek member, this is a very tragic event and my heart truly goes out to VT. Tech school reunite! <3
TO: RIT Community
FROM: Albert J. Simone, President
SUBJECT: Virginia Tech Tragedy
April 17, 2007
On behalf of Rochester Institute of Technology, I offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Virginia Tech community, and especially to the family and friends of the victims. This is a national tragedy of unimaginable proportions. I am in shock and deeply saddened by yesterday’s horrific events. It is difficult to make sense of such a senseless act. We grieve for the victims’ families and friends.
Today, the RIT flag is lowered to half staff in memory of the Virginia Tech victims. At 12:10 p.m., RIT's Center for Religious Life will hold a special service in the Allen Chapel of the Interfaith Center. This will be a time for the RIT community to pray, reflect and support the Virginia Tech community. The 30-minute service will conclude with the bells tolling for each victim.
Counseling services are available for students, faculty and staff at our Counseling Center. Appointments can be made by calling 475-2261.
The tragedy at Virginia Tech can happen anywhere at anytime. At RIT, we will continue to work hard to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty and staff. We must remain vigilant. We must never forget the events of April 16, 2007 in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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