this is what my University has to say about it...big mass email
April 16, 2007
TO: University of Minnesota Faculty, Staff, and Students
FROM: E. Thomas Sullivan, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and
Provost
SUBJECT: Today's tragedy at Virginia Tech
Dear students, faculty and staff:
Today's news of the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech
University gives us all reason for pause. Our thoughts and
prayers go out to all of those impacted by this tragedy.
We have one of the largest, most urban campuses in the
country. Constantly improving security is an important
priority for University officials. In recent years, we've
invested millions in expanding video surveillance, growing
our police force and providing critical training and
planning for our police, security and emergency response
officials.
Unfortunately, the best planning and preparation in the
world are sometimes not enough to prevent random acts of
violence. That is why it is so important for students,
faculty and staff to pay attention to their friends, their
surroundings and observe appropriate security protocols. If
you observe potential risks to safety and security, please
don't hesitate to report it to the University of Minnesota
Police Department by calling 911.
The University has crisis counseling services available,
including crisis and mental health services. This free,
confidential service is a valuable resource for anyone
struggling with personal challenges. To learn more, visit
http://www.ucs.umn.edu/
Also, to learn more about the University's safety, security
and emergency preparedness resources, visit
http://www.safety.umn.edu/
We are all shaken and deeply saddened by this horrific
tragedy at Virginia Tech. Thank you for your continuing
personal efforts to keep our campus safe.
April 16, 2007
TO: University of Minnesota Faculty, Staff, and Students
FROM: E. Thomas Sullivan, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and
Provost
SUBJECT: Today's tragedy at Virginia Tech
Dear students, faculty and staff:
Today's news of the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech
University gives us all reason for pause. Our thoughts and
prayers go out to all of those impacted by this tragedy.
We have one of the largest, most urban campuses in the
country. Constantly improving security is an important
priority for University officials. In recent years, we've
invested millions in expanding video surveillance, growing
our police force and providing critical training and
planning for our police, security and emergency response
officials.
Unfortunately, the best planning and preparation in the
world are sometimes not enough to prevent random acts of
violence. That is why it is so important for students,
faculty and staff to pay attention to their friends, their
surroundings and observe appropriate security protocols. If
you observe potential risks to safety and security, please
don't hesitate to report it to the University of Minnesota
Police Department by calling 911.
The University has crisis counseling services available,
including crisis and mental health services. This free,
confidential service is a valuable resource for anyone
struggling with personal challenges. To learn more, visit
http://www.ucs.umn.edu/
Also, to learn more about the University's safety, security
and emergency preparedness resources, visit
http://www.safety.umn.edu/
We are all shaken and deeply saddened by this horrific
tragedy at Virginia Tech. Thank you for your continuing
personal efforts to keep our campus safe.