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University of Kansas

Candlelight vigil scheduled for tonight at campanile

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will hold a candlelight vigil at 7 tonight in honor of those affected by Monday morning’s shootings at Virginia Tech.

The ceremony will take place at the campanile. Jason Boots, student body president, will host the event. Speakers include Chancellor Robert Hemenway; Matt Drake, a KU graduate student who earned a degree from Virginia Tech in 2006; and Sean Heston, president of KU Religious Advisors.

Counseling services will be available for students at the vigil.

Student group creates banner, hands out ribbons to honor victims of shooting

LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students will join together in support of those affected by Monday’s shootings at Virginia Tech.

Representatives from KU’s Student Union Activities will be on Wescoe Beach from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today with a large banner that students can sign. The banner will be sent to Virginia Tech.

The group will also hand out ribbons in Virginia Tech colors for those would like to commemorate those who died.