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George Norton
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George Norton
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2008-04-12
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It was quite a day. The New York Yankees came to town and whipped my Virginia Tech Hokies, 11-0. I have never been so happy to lose. Since the tragedy on our campus last April, emotions have often been close to the surface, but on this day there was joy in Hokieville, and gratitude that the Yankees cared enough to come.
Our university has been gradually healing. Events like the Yankee game have helped - even though we remembered why we were there. Life on campus is returning to normal, though normal may never be quite the same. In some ways it is better. The Virginia Tech community was relatively tight knit before, but this past year has brought us even closer. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff seem ever more willing to listen to a friend, to help a neighbor, to give back - perhaps due to a greater sense of empathy, or a need to rebalance our world with good.
From my office window in Hutcheson Hall, I can see the memorial that sits across the Drillfield. Much of the time when I look out, someone is there, as they are right now. But just before noon on March 18, when more people had gathered than normal, I knew the Yankees were about to arrive. They had not announced a specific time they would visit the site, but I was sure they would. My friend Jeff and I hurried over, just as the buses pulled up. The players walked around the 32 engraved stones, and stood silently as President Steger told them how a student group called Hokies United had placed the original stones, right after the shootings. The site had quickly become a focal point for remembering and for healing.
A student near me said that she was a big Yankee fan and that one of the victims had been her fiancé. As the players filed around the semi-circle in front of the stones, she asked Alex Rodriguez to sign the back of her shirt, which bore a picture of the person she deeply missed. He did. She said it was one of the greatest moments of her life. Rodriguez later said he was never prouder to be a Yankee. Jason Giambi started signing autographs, and like a kid I asked him to sign my baseball cap. It felt funny fighting back tears while a baseball player signed my hat. The movie line "There is no crying in baseball!" applies double to gray-haired professors.
The players got back on their buses for the ride across campus to prepare for the game. Jeff and I walked to the ball field. Tickets to the game had been distributed by lottery to students, faculty, and staff. When Jeff won a ticket, I was happy for him. When he saw I had not, he offered me his, even though he is a lifelong Yankee fan. He is a true friend. In the end, another friend who had won was not able to go. He gave me his ticket so Jeff and could go together.
When the Yankees took the field for warm ups, several players signed autographs as students swarmed. Batting practice followed, and a ceremony - with 32 balloons released to the sky. Then the game was played. The Yankees started their front line players, and in the third inning a Hokie pitcher even retired the Bronx Bombers in order. All the Hokie players got into the game. After each inning, they slapped each other on the back and smiled from ear to ear. You could feel the healing. Thank you Mr. Steinbrenner: I am a diehard Minnesota Twins fan, but will never again be able to root against your Yankees.
The past year at Virginia Tech has taught me a lot about the power of empathy and the surprising role that sports and other forms of entertainment can play in a healing process. Not only did the Yankees come, but Dave Mathews and John Mayer did as well, donating a concert that filled the stadium for a special evening. Events like these have brought happiness and tears. Both have helped.
Before last April, many people would ask, "What is a Hokie?" No one asked that in the days after the tragedy, but many messages arrived with the words, "We are all Hokies today." Penn State fans dressed in Hokie colors for their spring football game. Others around the country also wore Virginia Tech gear. The message of caring was clear. This winter, many at Virginia Tech wore Northern Illinois colors following the horrific event on that campus. We know how the Huskies feel.
Since the tragedy, I have received messages of support from around the world, including some from high school classmates I have not seen for 40 years. Virginia Tech has received countless messages and millions of dollars in donations for the victims. It is impossible to adequately express the gratitude we feel for such an outpouring of support. All that I or anyone at Virginia Tech can say to you is: Thank You. We are all Hokies, Huskies, and Nittany Lions today.
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Yankee Day at Virginia Tech: The Healing Power of Empathy and Entertainment
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Eryn Hunt
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Eryn Hunt
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2008-04-13
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They say you never forget where you are when you hear life altering news. On April 16, 2007, I was in my car driving back to work from lunch. It was a beautiful spring day in Cincinnati. My window was down and The Frey was playing in the CD player. All of a sudden, my Nextel went off. It was the Sales Manager from work. He told me that there were reports coming in that there was a shooting at Virginia Tech. At least 22 had been confirmed dead...I just remember thinking to myself that this had to be some kind of mistake...Some kind of joke...
I was born and raised in Blacksburg. I attended Tech and graduated with a degree in Soc in 1998. My memories of the community, of the University? They are simply untouchable. The sweet smell after a spring or summer rain. The Dogwood trees. The limestone buildings. The Drillfield. The community that, eventhough I had moved away from, was still so much a part of me.
For the next week I watched with the rest of the world as Blacksburg and Virginia Tech took over every major station in America. However, I watched with a broken and heavy heart. What I felt, no one else around me could understand. I grieved with the Hokie Nation as if I were a part of it. Then I realized I still was.
Now, almost a full year later, my heart is still just as heavy as it was. I think of my beloved home and cringe at the thought of someone destroying its innocent sidewalks, buildings...The dorm where I had lived my freshman year.
Still, I know I will never forget where my home is. I will never forget where I came from. Most importantly, I will never forget where I was when I heard that so many of my Hokie family members had been taken from me far too soon. My only hope is that one day we will all be able to think about Virginia Tech and not forget. I hope too, one day we will be able to remember our happier times that the University gave us, as it helped make us into the strong adults that we are today.
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Places We Come From
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Brent Jesiek
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Tom Tillar / Virginia Tech Alumni Association
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2008-04-15
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Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:15:25 -0400
From: Virginia Tech Alumni Association <vatechalumni@vt.edu>
To: All Alumni 4-10-08 <vatechalumni@vt.edu>
Subject: Hokie Spirit defines Virginia Tech a year later...
<b>Hokie Spirit defines Virginia Tech a year later...</b>
Last April, the world's attention focused on a campus community ripped to its very core with the grief and pain of a tragedy unparalleled in the history of American higher education. And what they observed was more powerful than they ever expected... they saw a campus filled with energetic students and talented faculty that displayed grace, poise and fortitude beyond all imagination -- a community fueled by something we know as Hokie spirit. That spirit reaches deep and spreads beyond the campus throughout our 200,000 alumni, and indeed across the entire globe.
Yes, Hokie spirit emerged from tragedy and impressed a world that was brought closer by the media to witness the strength and resilience of the entire Hokie Nation. On this anniversary our attention turns respectfully to the families who lost their loved ones last April 16th and to the students injured that day who are successfully putting their lives back together. It is a day of remembrance. The victims will be honored at a ceremony that will take place Wednesday on the Drillfield at 10:30 A.M. EDT. It will be televised by various media and streamed through the university's website <a href="http://www.vt.edu/">www.vt.edu</a>. President Steger and Virginia's Governor Kaine will make remarks. Other participatory events are being held throughout the day, and a candlelight vigil at dusk will signal the end of the day's observances.
The university is grateful for the expressions of support that have flowed from loyal alumni and friends around the world since last April. These expressions have come in the form of almost every artifact imaginable. To date, 87,000 different items (some displayed in our Alumni Center Museum on April 16th only). In excess of $9.5 million in memorial gifts. Special appearances by the Dave Matthews Band and the NY Yankees. Plus thousands upon thousands of well-wishing letters, e-mails and phone calls. And perhaps the most recent signal of prevailing Hokie spirit is the acceptance rate by students who have been offered admission to the university this coming fall - already hundreds ahead of last fall, which was itself a record-breaking year.
We see such optimism and spirit in the faces of our students, often represented by the countless hours they have poured into VT-ENGAGE service activities. Similarly, our alumni are honoring the university's year of renewal with a range of service activities, including participation in our <b>"VirginiaTech<i>forlife</i>"</b> blood drives staged by alumni chapters.
At the dedication of our permanent April 16th Memorial last August, SGA President Adeel Khan summed it up exceptionally well...
<i>Take time to remember the legacies, remember the dreams and remember the talent that our community has lost. I hope you are inspired to work harder to honor the 32. Share you talents with the world for the 32. Achieve your dreams for the 32. Be more compassionate, friendly and thoughtful for the 32. Be better, for the 32.</i>
In 2008, we remember the 32; we are thankful for the survivors; and we are proud we share together that incredible Hokie spirit.
Tom Tillar
Vice President for Alumni Relations
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Hokie Spirit defines Virginia Tech a year later...
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University Relations (unirel@vt.edu)
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2008-04-14
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0400
From: Unirel@vt.edu
To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU>
Subject: Anniversary Reactions to a Traumatic Event
Here is some information from the university's Cook Counseling Center and the university Employee Relations Office.
Source: National Mental Health Information Center of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Anniversary Reactions to a Traumatic Event:
The Recovery Process Continues
As the anniversary of a disaster or traumatic event approaches, many survivors report a return of restlessness and fear. Psychological literature calls it the anniversary reaction and defines it as an individual's response to unresolved grief resulting from significant losses. The anniversary reaction can involve several days or even weeks of anxiety, anger, nightmares, flashbacks, depression, or fear. On a more positive note, the anniversary of a disaster or traumatic event also can provide an opportunity for emotional healing. Individuals can make significant progress in working through the natural grieving process by recognizing, acknowledging, and paying attention to the feelings and issues that surface during their anniversary reaction. These feelings and issues can help individuals develop perspective on the event and figure out where it fits in their hearts, minds, and lives.
It is important to note that not all survivors of a disaster or traumatic event experience an anniversary reaction. Those who do, however, may be troubled because they did not expect and do not understand their reaction. For these individuals, knowing what to expect in advance may be helpful.
Common anniversary reactions among survivors of a disaster or traumatic event include:
Memories, Dreams, Thoughts, and Feelings: Individuals may replay memories, thoughts, and feelings about the event, which they can't turn off. They may see repeated images and scenes associated with the trauma or relive the event over and over. They may have recurring dreams or nightmares. These reactions may be as vivid on the anniversary as they were at the actual time of the disaster or traumatic event.
Grief and Sadness: Individuals may experience grief and sadness related to the loss of income, employment, a home, or a loved one. Even people who have moved to new homes often feel a sense of loss on the anniversary. Those who were forced to relocate to another community may experience intense homesickness for their old neighborhoods.
Fear and Anxiety: Fear and anxiety may resurface around the time of the
anniversary, leading to jumpiness, startled responses, and vigilance about safety. These feelings may be particularly strong for individuals who are still working through the grieving process.
Frustration, Anger, and Guilt: The anniversary may reawaken frustration and anger about the disaster or traumatic event. Survivors may be reminded of the possessions, homes, or loved ones they lost; the time taken away from their lives; the frustrations with bureaucratic aspects of the recovery process; and the slow process of rebuilding and healing. Individuals may also experience guilt about survival. These feelings may be particularly strong for individuals who are not fully recovered financially and emotionally. Avoidance: Some survivors try to protect themselves from experiencing an anniversary reaction by avoiding reminders of the event and attempting to treat the anniversary as just an ordinary day. Even for these people, it can be helpful to learn about common reactions that they or their loved ones may encounter, so they are not surprised if reactions occur.
Remembrance: Many survivors welcome the cleansing tears, commemoration, and fellowship that the anniversary of the event offers. They see it as a time to honor the memory of what they have lost. They might light a candle, share favorite memories and stories, or attend a worship service.
Reflection: The reflection brought about by the anniversary of a disaster or traumatic event is often a turning point in the recovery process. It is an opportunity for people to look back over the past year, recognize how far they have come, and give themselves credit for the challenges they surmounted. It is a time for survivors to look inward and to recognize and appreciate the courage, stamina, endurance, and resourcefulness that they and their loved ones showed during the recovery process. It is a time for people to look around and pause to appreciate the family members, friends, and others who supported them through the healing process. It is also a time when most people can look forward with a renewed sense of hope and purpose. Although these thoughts, feelings, and reactions can be very upsetting, it helps to understand that it is normal to have strong reactions to a disaster or
traumatic event and its devastation many months later. Recovery from a disaster or traumatic event takes time, and it requires rebuilding on many levels - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. However, with patience, understanding, and support from family members and friends, you can emerge from a disaster or traumatic event stronger than before.
If you are still having trouble coping, ask for help. Consult a counselor or mental health professional.
At Virginia Tech, students should contact the Cook Counseling Center at 231-6557. Faculty and staff can contact the Employee Assistance Center at 866-725-0602 or Employee Relations at 231-9331.
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Anniversary Reactions to a Traumatic Event
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The Virginia Tech Police Department / Wendell R. Flinchum, Chief of Police
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2008-04-14
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:20:54 -0400
From: VTPolice@vt.edu
To: Multiple recipients <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.VT.EDU>
Subject: Police Presence on Campus
April 14, 2008
To : The Virginia Tech University Community
From : The Virginia Tech Police Department
Wendell R. Flinchum, Chief of Police
As you know, the Virginia Tech community will be honoring those affected by the tragic events of April 16, 2007 with a 'Day of Remembrance' on Wednesday April 16, 2008. In addition to the special ceremonies scheduled for this day, the university and the Blacksburg community will be hosting many other activities related to remembrance, recognition and healing. Further, our campus will be hosting several major events including women's softball on Wednesday, a concert at Burruss Hall on Thursday night, and our annual spring football game on Saturday.
These events will, of course, draw many visitors to our campus and require significant resources from our police department. To ensure the timely and efficient delivery of our services, the Virginia Tech Police Department has decided to accept the generous offers of assistance from other law enforcement agencies in and around our community. Through these partnerships, the Virginia Tech Police Department hopes to create an environment of comfort and safety for students, faculty, staff, and visitors as they experience the events of this important week.
The presence of these officers should not be seen as a cause for concern, but rather as yet another example of the support our university continues to receive. Should have any questions or concerns, please contact your Virginia Tech Police Department.
Thank you.
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Kacey Beddoes
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Kacey Beddoes
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2008-04-13
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This photo was taken on February 21, 2008. The VT employees in the photo are from the Office of Research. Several employees wore black and red and are surrounded by employees wearing hokie colors. The photo was blown up poster size and was sent along with the banner that reads "We're All Huskies Today" to the Division of Research and Graduate Studies at NIU.
Photo by Vicky Ratcliffe
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We're ALL Huskies
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This is a thank you letter from NIU in response to a banner and photo that was sent from the VT Office of Research.
The photo, in which employees wore black and red and are surrounded by employees wearing
hokie colors, was blown up poster size and was sent along with the banner that reads "We're All Huskies Today" to the Division of
Research and Graduate Studies at NIU.
Photo by Vicky Ratcliffe.
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NIU thank you
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2008-04-10
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A card with each victim's name and a flower.
Caption says:
"This letter was sent from an Amish woman who has, herself and within her community, experienced tremendous loss. It is often individuals such as these who feel the most need to reach out to others in times of tragedy. The comments in her letter reflect her thoughts toward each of the victims and the experiences that have allowed her to feel close us as well as her thanks to all that responded after the shooting incident at their Amish school."
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Flower card
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Kasi Pick
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Kasi Pick
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2008-03-29
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This day was supposed to be the best day of the year for me. It was my 14th birthday and when I found out about the shootings I did not care about my birthday. I was at school in Pennsylvania when the principal announced that there were shootings in Virginia. We had a moment of silence the next day at school at the exact time the first person was shot the day before. It was a borthday that I will never forget.
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Jeremy Fischer
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Jeremy Fischer
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2008-04-07
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Well, what with April 16th coming up, and classes being canceled for us on that day, even though I wasn't here last year, I decided to make a "Live for Speed Tribute" to the students who were killed last year. The video might seem a little off topic but if you watch it through to the end I think it has a good meaning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwgflD3z2cM&fhm18
The logos on the cars are of different colleges/universities stateside. A lot of effort went into making this video, and I think it turned out very nicely.
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A Movie In Rememberance of 4.16.07
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Tom Girard
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Cameron Girard
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2008-04-09
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To Students, Faculty, Staff and Friends at VTU:
On April 16th 2007, a day before my 16th birthday, a tragedy that you know all too well struck your campus, your city, and the entire United States. I received our local paper and couldn't believe what I read. I tried initially to shake off the event and continue with my own life, but I couldn't. My mind was constantly filled with questions... "How?"... "Why?" To help articulate my thoughts, I took this newspaper and over the next few weeks wrote the song contained on this CD. For mostly selfish reasons I put to words and music what I've observed through my 16 years on this earth. These lyrics aren't meant to have a complex political or religious meaning; rather they should be taken just as a straight forward observation. I hope that this song can help comfort and heal those that need it, and to put at ease a few questions that April 16th 2007 left heavy in your hearts and minds.
Sincerely,
Cameron Girard
Chelsea, Michigan
(Submitted by Cam's dad, Tom Girard)
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Room 206 by Cameron Girard
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Jacob Stowers
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Jacob Stowers
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2008-04-10
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This became my final exam for one of my classes. It had a word count but I did not follow it. I wrote this in one sitting, without going back or revising- it just flowed out because it had to. The reason I choose to attach the document file instead of copy paste is because it felt right for me to attach the ribbon at the bottom. Thank You.
-Jacob Lee Stowers
(You may put this at the end if you wish)
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April 16th Reflection - One Hokie
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2008-04-10
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2008-04-10 21:27:01
Still Image
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Jennifer Huband
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Jennifer Huband
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2008-04-10
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This quilt was made by Alpha Phi Omega Brothers across the U.S. for the Zeta Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Omega at Virginia Tech. We are very grateful for this contribution and it means a lot to our chapter to have it. Zeta Beta Brothers are currently holding the quilt.
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eng
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Donated Quilt to Alpha Phi Omeg
alpha phi omega
service
apo
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https://www.april16.vtlibraries.net/files/original/sq_4ff0364432..jpg
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2008-04-11
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2008-04-11 11:08:40
Still Image
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Kacey Beddoes
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Kacey Beddoes
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2008-04-11
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These are the four items that were on display outside of the Perspective gallery in Squires.
From left to right:
Photos of messages of support from businesses throughout the Roanoke valley.
A wool jacket sent to VT from University of British Columbia's engineering department.
A photo of mourners at a memorial on the drillfield.
A wood engraving dedicated to Professor Liviu Librescu.
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eng
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Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
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Gallery hallway items
hallway items
perspective gallery
squires
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https://www.april16.vtlibraries.net/files/original/4_043606cc2b.16.jpg
null
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2008-04-11
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Capture Date
2008-04-11 09:07:47
Still Image
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Kacey Beddoes
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Kacey Beddoes
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2008-04-11
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This is the promotional flyer made for the "April 16: Remembrance, Recognition and Healing" exhibit. The exhibit was on display from April 5-20, 2008 at the Perspective Gallery in Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech. The exhibit featured photographs and many items sent to VT from around the world,including letters,artwork, flags, and clothing. There was also a television playing speeches by George W. Bush and Professor Giovanni made in the days following the April 16.
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eng
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Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
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April 16 Exhibit in Squires
flyer
perspective gallery
squires
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https://www.april16.vtlibraries.net/files/original/100_0254_93453f82fb.JPG
null
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2008-04-10
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Capture Date
2008-04-10 11:24:45
Still Image
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Kacey Beddoes
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Kacey Beddoes
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2008-04-10
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A creation in metal made by a 1993 VT alumnus that reminds us of the words spoken by Professor Giovanni during a speech: "We are better than we think and not quite what we want to be."
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eng
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Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
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Metal art
art
giovanni
metal
perspective gallery
squires
-
https://www.april16.vtlibraries.net/files/original/100_0316_8099c990de.JPG
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2008-04-10
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Capture Date
2008-04-10 11:15:07
Still Image
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Kacey Beddoes
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Kacey Beddoes
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2008-04-10
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In honor of Virginia Tech, this flag was flown aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-117 mission to the International Space Station and then sent to VT by NASA. From June 8-22, 2007 it orbited the earth for 13 days, 20 hours, 12 minutes, and 44 seconds. It made 22 earth orbits. The plaque sent with the flag says, "In memory of the courageous students and faculty who lost their lives on April 16, 2007."
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eng
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Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
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NASA flag
flag
nasa
perspective gallery
squires
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https://www.april16.vtlibraries.net/files/original/100_0252_64993e1edf.JPG
null
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2008-04-10
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Capture Date
2008-04-10 11:18:23
Still Image
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Kacey Beddoes
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Kacey Beddoes
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2008-04-10
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This hand crafted glass bowl was made by Gene Messick of Restoration Glass. He sent it to President Steger to thank him for his leadership during the crisis.
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eng
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Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
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Orange glass bowl
glass bowl
messick
perspective gallery
squires
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https://www.april16.vtlibraries.net/files/original/100_0259_2b7144ecbc.JPG
null
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2008-04-10
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Capture Date
2008-04-10 08:54:33
Still Image
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Kacey Beddoes
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Kacey Beddoes
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2008-04-10
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A collection of messages written on paper hearts from Connecticut College that hung in Squires after April 16th.
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eng
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Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
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Connecticut College gift
connecticut college
paper hearts
perspective gallery
squires
-
https://www.april16.vtlibraries.net/files/original/100_0273_c915eeff34.JPG
null
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2008-04-10
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Capture Date
2008-04-10 08:59:56
Still Image
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Kacey Beddoes
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Kacey Beddoes
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2008-04-10
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This rescue ring was signed by US Coast Guard members with their wishes for the Virginia Tech community.
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eng
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Kacey Beddoes (kbeddoes@vt.edu)
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Coast Guard gift
coast guard
perspective gallery
rescue ring
squires