VSU Housing Hosts Memorial for VA Tech

VALDOSTA - Valdosta State University’s resident assistants and the Office of Housing and Residence life are hosting a memorial for Virginia Tech at 2 p.m. Friday, April 20 on the university’s front lawn.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the event to honor the lives lost as well as survivors of the Virginia Tech tragedy. Speakers will include Dr. Kurt Keppler, vice president for Student Affairs and Dr. Thomas Hardy, Director of Housing and Residence Life. A student directly connected with the situation will speak as well.

Participants will have the opportunity to share stories, thoughts and feelings on the traumatic event and flowers or candles will be passed out in commemoration. Anyone interest in volunteering for the event or looking for more information should contact Erin Sandonato, Complex Director for Centennial and Converse Halls, (229) 333-5330 or esandonato@valdosta.edu.

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* VA Tech family members across the country have united to declare this Friday and “Orange and Maroon Effect” day to honor those killed in the tragic events on campus Monday, and to show support for the VA Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Everyone across the country is invited to wear orange and maroon in memory of those lost and in honor of those affected.