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Sent: Monday, April 16,2007'1:18 PM

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Mark,Larry is in our oifice and asked thatl contact you via e-mail and let you know that calls trom parents should bedirected to the Dean of Students Otfice at 231-3787. Please use thjs inio on ihe announcement that goes out.

Dontut SonzenbacltAdministraiive Staff AssistantOffice of Vice Presldeni fcr Student Afiairs112 Burruss Hall (0250)Virginia TechBlackscurg, VA 2406i(540) 231-4544 Phone(540) 231-3189 Fax

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Good moming-

We're here this morning to provide "u.'ou

with the latest information invoiving yesterdaJr's

honibie tragedy'. capt. Flinchum and Srate Police Col. Steve Flaheny will provide vou

with the latest information on the investigation. .A,s we work u,ith law enforcement

agencies who continue to notify faniiy members of the deceased. I ask that you keep in

your healts the famihes of the vicrims of rhis terrible event.

I have some additional informarion rerarding how the vireinia Tech community wili

move fortard and begin recovery in the coming hours and days.

First of all, Virginia Tech will cancel all classes for the remainder of the u cek to allow

students the time they need to giieve and seek assistance as needed. The university will

re-open administrative operations beeinning tomorrou,, Wednesday, April 18

understanding that some faculty and staff may u'ish to taiie add'irional time off this week

to grieve the loss of fellow colleagues and friends. we ask individual emplovees to

communicate with their supervisors of their schedules for the balance of the week.

We will close Norris Hall for the remaindcr of the semester. Staff are currenrlv workins

to arange alternative location for ciassrooms and faculty offices.

Counseling and other resources are available for students. faculty, and staff. Studenis

mal receive counseling at Mccomi$ Hall and counselors will be available for extended

hours. Empioyees ma)'receive needed support bl,goine to the Brush \{ountain Rogm in

Squires Student Cenrer throushout the dar.

As you know, the university will bs holding a con\rocarjon ceremon), at 2 p.m. at Cassell

coliseum. This will be rhe first time rhe \Iirginia Tech communitv will come rogether

since the tra-sedy to sh are our collective sorrow. Ar that time, presjclent George Bush,

First Ladl Laur:i Bush, Gor,. Timothy Kaine. Mrs. Kaine members of our Board of

Visitors. members of the cierey, our students. and poer Njkki Gjovanni u.iil share

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Monday, April 16, 2007 9:26 AMMultiple recipienisShooting cn campus.

.I. snoo: ing ::rcide::: occurred a: lies! Amber Johnston earL j.er :h : s mornl.nq.Lhe scene and are investi-oa:i-nq.

Tne universi:]2 cominu::i:y :s urgeci .-o be cau:ious anC are asked tc cont.ac:Poiice ii -vou observe any:hing susp:cious or wi:h informati.on on the case.

Police are on

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Unirel@vt eduMonday. April 16 2007 9:50 AMMultiple recipientsPl aaqc <iarr nr rl

on canDus. Stay in bu:ldinEs un:il :urEher notice. Stav a\,Jav

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[email protected], April 16,2007 10:17 AMMultiole recipientsAII Ciasses Canceled. Siay where you are

lr:rgini.a Tech has canceled al.l classes. Those on campus are asked to remain where thereare, iock :he:-y doors and sEa-v away from windows. Persons off campus are asked not F.o

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[email protected], Aprii 15, 2007 10:53 AMMultiole recioientsSecond Shooiing Reported; Police have one gunman in custody

,n adCi:ion to an earlier shcoting today in West Ambler .Ichns;on, thet:e has been amu1:rpie shooEing with mul:ip1e vic-- jms in Norris Hail-.

Police a:1C EMS are on ihe scene.

PoLi-ce have one shocter in cuslody and as part of routine po1:ce crccedu:e :heycont:nue Eo search for a second shooter.

i-11 people in un:vers:cy bu:ldings are required Eo stal' tnside un:.: - : u:ther notice.

A1l en::'ances t.o camDus are closed.


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[email protected], April 16, 2007 12:16PMMultiple recipientsCounseling support available

available :-n :j't e Bo-rflnan Rcom in t'he Merriman Center (partemployees who seek assistance following iodai,.: events.

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[email protected], April 16, 2307 10:00 pMMultiple recipientsPlanned Facuity / Siaff Evacuation

Facu-:l' ani sca::_ -ocaieC on ihe Burruss Hali side of :ileEhe-: ofiice and g: rome inr:nedia:al.;.

?acu-:ir and s:aif l-ocateC on :he yia:. Memorial / EggLestonasked :o -eave their ofjices anC gro hoine at 12:3C p.n.

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Unirel@\,i.eduMonday, April i6, 2007Multiple reciplentsjJniversity clcseci today;

10:00 PM

classes canceied Tuesday

virg:r':-a Tech has cf osed todalr ]"tond.ay, Apli_ jE, 2OO.t. On Tuesoa1,, ipril i classes willbe car:ceied. ?he uii-vers i E.y will renain open f or adnLin:- s5rat:ve ope::a*-ions.

The:e wiil be an acli::ional :::::';arsi:y s-,a:ernent pf.esen:ed today a._ noon.

All sEldenr-s, faculiy, anc sta:: are :equ:.:-ed :o s;.ay whe:-e :hey are u::::l po- . cc execu. ,a p1a::red evacuaE.lc:l . A phased closi::g will be:n efiec: coda-,.; fu:ihe: ::-flrm.::on w:__be forchconing as sJ :: as police secure :he campus.

Tomorrow, lhere i{-'- .: a un:versi!y convoca: i on / cerenony at noon at Cassell Coilseu:r,. The:nn ac v::'ginia T.::h :;as been <iesrg:ra:ed as:he si:e io:- pare-:rs -,r oa:l'c-- .rd np361n:::fo:-rna:ior

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[email protected], ADril 16, 2007 12:42 PMMultipie recioientsStatemeni by Presrdent Charles W. Steger

Shoo:ing a: \'irg::.ia Tech / S:acemen: by pr-esidenL

The university was st:uck today wit.h a t.ragedy of:hro shooiings on campus. fn each case, :here wereand hor-riiied that th:s wouid befail our camDus.ani mosc profcund svmca:hies to -..he famj.lies of?here are 23 ccnfirmed dea:hs.

Charles W. S-Leger

monumen:al" oropor-,-ions. There werefatalj.ries. The unlversicy is shccl:ed

I hant :o e>:ce::i my cieepes:, sinceres:Ehese vic',ims which include studenis

i^le currently are t:l !h= process of no-- j i-r'ing fanilies of ',,:c:ims. The Virginia TechPclice are be!-ng assrsted bv numer-ous o:her jurisdjctions. crirne scenes aie be!.ng:nves'Ligatec b-r :he Fts:, unl1'er:s::\' pol ice, and s:a:e poL ice. ./ie coniinue io work toi iFr-i- i :rr rho f i ^F i -.u'= v -r. '.- u-:",rts lmpacted by t.his :ragedy. I cannot beg j.n to covey my own oersonalsense of ioss over :his senseLessness of such an inccrnorehens rb le aeci- heinous act theunir-er:si',-y wj.l] immecia:ely sei up counseiing cen:ers. so jar cenie:s have beeniientified in Ambler iohnson and the Cool.: Counseling Center to work 'rJjrh our campuscominuni-t.v and iamilres.

liere are some o: che fac:s we know:

At about 7:15 a.m. :his mcrning a 911 call came to the University police DeDartmentccnce::l:ng an e-!fen: in wes: Amber ,tohns:on Ha1l. There we:'e nu-L:ipJ"e shoo.-ing victimswhjle :-n ;he :rocess of i:rves:ioa:::lg, abou: two hcurs lace:- :he unive-si- v yF.t-Fr.n^r-' ehaaei-^-;--i;:::i:::-:-.':'-::"-"',:l:'j""1:.::':' ""- g"-vv-r--v -cecrvec

^.9 ln No:::is :-_a._-. T:re pol:ce immeciiacely resoor:ded. Viccins havebeen :ranspo:'ieC io various hospi:als in the jmmediace area in rhe -eoion :.1 ra^emergency i::ea:roeni

lie 'n'ill prcceed to contaet :he !am.r"1ies of victime as identities are available.A11 classes are cancell-ed anC lhe university is clcsed for ghe remainder f o:-The u:iivel:s:tir wiJ-l oDe:i ioincr:ow ac g a.m- but classes wrll be cancel-led onThe police a:e curf'en:1y stagrng t.he release of people frcm campus buiidlngsFamilies wlslring to r-eunj.t.e '"jth t.he sEudents are suggesled ro meet at ihe rnniii:'ginia Tech. l^Ie are making plans for a ccnvocaEion tomo:-row (Tuesda-v) at noonCassell Coliseum for the universi:v q36p,rni rr' r'^ ^^sa '^--.'rthe _rraceciv. "rr€ ur1-Lvelsl-;v comlrurrlLv to come Lcge-'ner Eo begi:] :o deal

t'he Eoday.

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[email protected], April 16, 2AA7 q.31 pMMuliiple recipientsCarnpus Update on W Shootinqs

Virginra Tech remains closed on l"londay, Aprilare severelv restricteC to essen:iai personnelcampus as ihe i::i-es::ga:!on cc:::irues.

!6, 20a7. Vehicular entrances to camDusnr'lr'

^,tli-.1 ^--r -^rvr.q.r oeCt:I: :v remainS On

avai:ab-e ac:he Bowmar: Room in ihe Mer:rinan Centerbe :ogether at the Old Doninion tsallr.ocm ai

CcunseJ-ing assi.stance for students in avaiLable at !v'esi Ambler Johns:on and MccomasliaLl uni jl 9 p.n. t.onighi. sauden:s are encouraged to utir:ze these ser:-r,j.ces.Counsel j-ng fcr faculty a:rC staff is(aLhLe; ic compJ.ex,l . Scucierc rna_r aisoinr'ircc Qr: rAc-r:- .-an- 6 v

The universit-v vr:. J. !- also close on Tlesday, April 1?f or v,ro:k. Ciasses wilL be canceled.

A. public gaEbering will be held Tuesdalz, April 1? at casser_ coriseum atchange fron: :re orj.gi;:ally scj:eiuied 10 a.m. ga:hering) .

A- I sludent.s are urged to con:act their parenls as soon as possi.ble :o le: !.hem.i * .. I . . .i ;. . ^ 1 - ^-^ --r-4rrt-J.\'"rgLrat5 dJ.c bd,-c.

S:uCents, facul:i', and staff who may have any informationwesE ATbe !: Johns:on ilalt and Not:ris ltat j are encouraged to)eDar:men! !o make s!atements, or ca1L 54O-23i_TIpp (g477\

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Parents with concerns are asked E.o call the Dean of students office at. 540-231-3787

irciiviciuals ::r;ured in the two shoo'.ings have been taken :c area hcspitaIs.

Evans, Susan


Gilbert Adams [[email protected]]Friday, August 03,2007 6:11 AMHagen, [email protected]; Murray, Margie; Evans, Susan"Rapper's Violent Lyrics Draw Protests"

Dear Ms Hagen:

When I read the article, "Concert Lineup Angers Some Va. Tech Families" by SandhyaSomashekhar, published j.n the Washington PoEt today, I was troubled. And r,/hen I saw thatuniversity officials said "they have received an overwhelmingly positive response", itstruck me that some thlngs are not beet resolved on t.he basis of simple popularity.,\Tlniversi tw offieials" should have the discernment and the moral fiber to make and toi-mplement iralue j ud.gments when necessary. The concerns expressed by vincent .T. Bove andAlicia FarreLl, as quoted j-n Ehe article, shouLd be respected; moreover, I doubt thatsomeone primarily occupied with markeling matters is not tshe person in the best positionto make such decisions.

The pro's and con's of rapper lyrics may be a valid topic for debate, but such a debate isnot appropriale in connection with the even! presently in planning.

please pass on my views Eo President Steger, who apparently does not care to receive e-mai1s.

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cilbert Adams

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Hincker, Larry [[email protected]]Monday, April 16, 2007 7:05 [email protected]

7:15 A.M' - Virginia Tech Pol-ice Department ivT PD) receives a 911 cail -,o resDond to a,-l^-*r -^-., ,,=st Ambler Johnston Residence Ha-lf .

Wiihin mj-nutes' Virgiinia Tech Police and Vi r-rri ni a Ter':h Rasn-.re Sorrar'l resnon.l r^ -,-fnct t.v,ro.'''heh.\r- r'i..i-.ihc > mrra.-"--;^;=;: -:':' vYssu re'vv

v4vL'tr.', . ",ale and a female, inside a dormitory roorn within the Ha1l. Theresidence hall was inmediately secured by VT PD and students within the hall were notj_fiedand asked to rernain in their roorns for their safeiv- VT pD .i- *mmediat.ely secured +-he roomfor evi.dence coll-ection and began guestioning dorm residents and iden:ifying potentialwitnesses. In the preiiminary stages of the investigation, it was believed the dearns wexean isoLated incident, ciornestic in nature.

Blacksburg Police Department were aiso on scene assisting VT pD withestablishing a safety perimeter around +-he residence halI and securing Washinq-,-on Stree-,.

7:30 AM - :nvestigators were ::--oming up on ieacs :cnce:ning a person of inte=est inre.lalion !o the doul:Le homicide. Investigatois from vT PD and Blacksburg pD were acrrvelyfollowing up on various Leads.

8:25 AM - Virginia Tech Leadership Team, which includes the unj-versity president,executive vice presicient, and provost, assembLed to begin assessing the developingsituatlon at the fesj-dence hall and determinina a meen< nf -o-.ifvino strr.lents .rf thehomicicie

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9:00 AM - Leadershj-p Team was briefed on the situation by YT pD Chiei W.R. Fl-eci:um on theLatest cievel-ooments ir, :he ongoing t:rvestigati-on a*. rhe :esicien:e ha_i.

9:26 AM - V:rg,inia Tech community - ali far:u lf rr an.l sirl.lcnf s - were noti f i erl ir.rr 9-6g11 3fthe honicide investisa=i"" l"J-"."r,"-u. ;;;;-A,ib;; ;;;;;;; R.;;;"";;';;ril ;i" asked -_oreport any suspicious activiry to. The Virginia Tech Emergency/weather line recordingswere also transmltted and a broadcast tel-ephone nessage was made to campus phones. p. Dressre.l-ease was draf'-ed and posted on the Virginia Tech Website.

-945 - No:ice in leadership command center via our po1J-ce rep of a shoo-"ing in Norrrs.

officers on the scene in mi.nutes. Doors chained shut, Officers breached the doors n,lthshotguns.

There was no engagement. !'v'hen of f icers on the scene the shootj.ng had stopped.

WVi€iniaTedl The Office of University Relations314 Bunuss Hall (0229)

Blacksburg, Virginia 24061

540t231-5396 FAX: 5a0i 231-1985E-mail: unirel@vteduutu,r,,'.'i.e!!,t

Statement by Charles Steger, President430PM

With me today is the Secretary of Public Safety ficr the Commonwealtr of Virginia, John Marshall and theSuperintendent of Virginia State Police, Steve Flaherty. Also present if the Mayor of Blacksburg, RonRordhan the chief of Blacksburg PD, Kim Crannis; the chief of Virginia Tech Potice, Wendell Flinchum.

I want to repeat my honor, disbelief, and profound sonow at the events of today. People from around theworld have expressed their shock and sonow and endless sadness that has transpired today. I am at aloss for words'to explain or understand the camage that visited our campus.

I know no other way to speak about this than to tell you what we know.

It is now conirmed that we have 31 deaths from Nonis Hall, including the gunman. 15 other victims arebeing treated at local hospitals in the Roanoke and New River Valleys. There are two confirmed deathsfrom the shooting in Ambler Johnston Dormitory in addition to the 31 in Nonis.

We have not confirmed his identity of the gunman because he canied no identification on his person. Weare in the process of attempting identification.

Nonis Hall is a tragic and sorrowful crime scene. We are in theprocess of ideniifying viclims and in theprocess of notifying next of kin. This may Eke a while. We will not release any names until we areposiiive of this notification. We anticipate being able !o release a list sometime tomorrow.

We are asking students to contact their parents to let them know their status.

Our investigation continues inio whether there is a connection between the first and second incidents.

We know that parents will want to embrace their child.ren. We are not suggesting that you come tocampus. However, if parents feel that they must come to campus, we are locaiing counselors at The lnnand Skelton Conference Center.

As you can imagine, security, investigation, operational, and counseling resources are very taxed at themoment. However, we are getting assistance from the state police, the FBl, ATF, local jurisdiciions, andthe Red Cross. And we understand the desire, indeed the compelling need to get iniormation on the partof family, students, and loved ones, but unfortunately this is all the information we have at the time.

We are posting information to our website as we leam it. Our communications systems are taxed alsoand we are also posting information, www.vsp.virginia.gov.

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We have new information to release concerning the

ongoing investigation into Mondayts fatal shootings.

State, local and federal investigators worked

through the night collecting, processing and analyrzing

evidence from within Norris l{all,

And, I would like to take a minute to reeognize the

outstanding professionalism and effolts put forth by my

officers since that initial 911 call came into our

dispatch center Monday morning.

I also want to commend the response and

dedication of those officers and investigators with

Blacksburg Police, Montgomery County Sheriffs Office,

State Police, FBI and ATF...

Based on their hard work, we have been able to

confirm the identity of the gunman at Norris Halh Gho

Soong-liwe.

Fle is a 23-year-old Korean here in the U.S. as a

resident alien.

Cho was enrolled as an undergraduate student in

hls senior year as an English maior at Virginia Tech.

Cho was in the l,t.S. as a resident alien with a

residence established in centerville, va...and was living

on eampus in l{arper Hall,

A 9-rnilimeter handgun and Z?-caliber handgun

were recovered from Norris l{all.

Ballistic tests on the evidenee seized from the

Norris Hall and the West Arnbler Johnston Residence

Hall scenes were conducted at the U,S. Bureau of

Alcohol, Tobaeco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Iab in

ilftaryland.

Lab results confirmed that one of the two weapons

seized in Norris Hall was used in both shootings.

All of the deceased have been transported to the

Medical Examinels office in Roanoke for examination

and identification.

The names of the 32 deceased stsrdents and

faeulty will be released once all victims are positively

identified and nexf of kin notified...and Doctor Fierro,

the chief Medical Examiner of virginia wilr go into more

detail on that in a minute.

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I also want to fotlow up on the discussion from

yesterday about the Eperson of interestt frorn the finst

shooting at the residence hal!.

That individual was an acquaintance of the female

victim killed at West Ambler Johnston Hall.

He was stopped in his vehiele off campus and

detained for questioning.

As officers were inteliewing himn the shootings at

Norris Hall were reported.

We are stillJooking to hirn for information as the

investigation continues.

We atso have no information at this time to relate

the on-campus bontb threats made in the last two

weeks to either of yesterdayts events.

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we're here this moming to provide you with the ratest information invoiving yesterday,shorribie tragedy. capt. Frinchum and stare porice cor. steve Flaherty will provide youwith the latest inforrnation on the investigation. As we work with law enforcemenr

agencies who continue to notify family members of the deceased, I ask that you keep inyour hearts the families of the victims of this terrible event.

r have some additional infonnation regard.ing how the virginia Tech community willmove forward and begin recovery in the coming hours and days.

First of all, Virginia Tech will cancel all classes for the remainder of the week to allowstudents the time they need to grieve and seek assistance as needed. The universitv willre-open administrative operations beginning tomorrorv, wednesday, AP,il 1g

understanding that some faculty and staff may wish to take additional time off this week

to grieve the ioss of fellow colleagues and friends. we ask individuar emproyees tocommunicate with their supervisors of their scheduies for the balance of the week.

We will ciose Norris Haii for the remainder of the semester. Staff are currentiy worlcingto arrange altemative location for classrooms and facultv offices.

counseling and other resources are available for students, faculty, and staff. students

may receive counseling at McComas Hal] and counselors will be available for extended

hours. Employees may receive needed support by going to the Brush Mountain Room inSquires Student Center throughout the day.

As you knovr', the university wili be holding a convocation ceremony at2p.m. at cassellcoliseum. This will be the first time the virginia Tech community will come togethersince the tagedy to share our collective sorrow. At that time, president Georse Bush-

First Lady Laura Bush, Gov. Timothy Kaine, Mrs. Kaine members of our Board of!'is*ors, members of the clergy, our srudents, and poet Nikki Giovanni will share

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messages of condolence to the family and friends of the victims and words of hope to allof us as we mor/e fcr';'ald past this ..raged;;.

Again we enco'rage all members of the virginia Tech community to attend. Shoutd the

coliseum be full, the event, we hope, will be broadcast on campus cable stations,

I know the virginia Tech community, and the world at rarge, continues to struggle withthese horrible events. we hope that some tle steps we are taking today, and in the comingdays, will help in that healing process.

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JIC Telking Points Document

April 17,2007-04-17

News todal':

* u. s. President George Bush and Mrs. Bush, and virginia Governor Tim Kaine andlvln. Kaine are expected to join almost 10,000 mourners during a memorial ceromony onthe Virginia Tech camFus today to remember the 32 faculty and students killed yesteidayby a gunman.

* The convocation is being held at2p.m. today in Cassell Coiiseum on the universitv'scampus.

* More information about this tragedy and the status of the investigation will be relcasedto the media as soon as it is available. The next news conference is scheduled for 5 p.m.in Aiumni Hall, which will be carried live on network television.

* Later today, an evening candlehght vigil will be heid on ther.uriversity'sDrillfield at g

Background:

* A gunman entered an academic building and a residence hall at Virginia Tech eariyMonday morning April 16, and shot and killed 32 faculty and studenti before turning the-qun on himself. An accurate list of those wounded is not available at this time.

* The virginia Tech Police DeparEnont has confirmed the assailant as cho seung-Hui,23. Cho was enrolled as an undergraduate student in his senior year as an Engiislimajorat virginia Tech. cho, a South Korean native, was living in the united states=as a -

resident alien with a residence estabiished in centreville, Va. Cho was living qn sampusin Harper Residence Hall.

* A 9-millimeter handgun and 22-caliber handgun were recovered from the scene atNorris Hall. The u.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) lab inMaryland conducted ballistic tests on the evidence seized from the Nonis Hall and theWest Ambler Johnston Residence Hall crime scenes, Lab results confirmed that one ofthe two weapons seized in Norris Hall was used in both shootings.

*,An active police investigation invoiving the virgrnia Tech police Department, theVirgtnia State Police, the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearrns and severalother law enforcement agencies is underway.

a' Poiice officiais are currentjy in the process of notifying the viclims, next of jdn.Officiais have not said when a list of the victims will be avaiiable.

x The university has assembled a group of counseiors to assist family members, srudentsand employees in dealing with their grief. Counseling for students is available between 9a.m. and 9 p.m. today at the Cook Counseling Center. For information cali 540-231-6557or visit the Web site at www.ucc.vt.edu.

* counseling assistance for faculty and staff will be hetd in squires Student center,Brush Moutain, Room A, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. toda,v-. For more informalion call 540-443-3606. More detaiied information on the counseling is available on the Virginia Techweb site.

a' President Charles Steger has announced ihat the university is ciosed for the romainderof the weel<. Norris Hall, the scene of the mass murder, wili be closed for the remainderof the semester.

* More information about this tragedy and the status of the investisation will be madeavailable for the media as soon as it is available.

* Anyone with information reiating to the incidents is asked to contact the BlacksburePoii ce Depanm ent at 5 40 -23 I -64L L.

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Talking Points - Updated 4118/075H p.m.

1. NBC receives package from Norris shootera- NBS News received a package with phoios, video, and wrirings allegedly

from Cho Seung-Hui, the gunman responsibie for the fatal shootings atNonis Hall. NBC tumed originals of tlis potentially crucial evidence overto the FBI.

2. Identifying vicfrmsa- Face identifications of victims is sometimes unreiiable; it is not

uncommon for ioved ones undsr gteat duress to misidenti$r victims. Thefirst means of malci.g definite identifications is by fingerprints. whendocumented fiagerprints are not avaiiable, dental records can be used topositiveiy identify victims. obtaining documented fingerpdnts and dentalrecords can be a time-consuuring task. When these identifications aremade, the first to be notified are the next of kja to the victim. It is after andonly after these positive identifications and famiiy notifications are made,that larp enforqement is prepared to-releasethe identitv of a vrctim tolhepublic.

3. Gathering place for Grad studentsa. The GLC Muitipurpose Room will be available for the rest of the week

from 7:30am to i0:30 pm as a gathering place for the graduatecommunity. Visit the Multipurpose room to offer reflections (poems,photos, statemsnts, or other), comme,nts to help us prepare action steps fora positive future, seek answers to questions you might have, or have aquiet moment. Dean Karen DePauw will be avaiiable on Wednesday andThrsday 10:00am-12:00 noon to tali( with gmduate students. GraduateSchooi staff wili also be available to answer questions and addressconceu$ as they arise. Refreshments will be provided throughout thetlree days.

4. Cards, letters and other condolencesa- The Virginia Tech community has been literaliy overwhelmed by

expressions ofsupport and condolences from around the worid and we areso gratefirl. At this poinr, instead of sending flowers, may we suggestdonations be made to the Hoicie Spirit Mernoriai Fund, Detaiis can foundatwww.vt.edu.

We've had several questions, particularly from schoolchildren, aboutwhere to mail cards. They can be sent to the Dean of Students Office, 201W. Roanoke Street, Blacksburg, VA 2406I.

5. Funeral Arrangernents

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a' Families of tre victims are maidng their own individuar fi.rneralaxrangements, none of which are availabre to the universitv at this point.

6. Crisis counseling availabiea' several organizations

lenrovidins ciisis counseiing services for students,faculty, and staff Faculty and sradmroughour the siate are accessrngcounseling services tbrough the state employee system program, wbrchhas about a dozen staff members working rn eUcfsUur! *1 ororcthroughout the state. The Thomas E. co& counsering L."rc;r workingwith the Red Cross, New River Community Services,-and others toprovide counseling services ror students. Counseiors ars slssljn o *rirhindividuals, as well as groups as requested.

7. Judicial systemz. students who arlegediy viorate the universiry policies for Student Life are

required to at:ng.alldicial hearing ro discuss the vioiation(s)L qurroorr.The Of6ce of Judicial AJfairs,r."irr., referrals from ioca: iii".,residence hall staff, dining ha, staff, comm'nication Nenvtrk Sewices,faculty' and students. A-fter ajudiciar refenar is received., a charge retter isse,:rt to the student(s) or orsanization(s) iavolvedwwwjudicial.vt. edu <http :/hwvw.iudicial.vt. edu/>

8. contact the Virgrma Tech porice has had with the Norris Han gunman, cHoS eung-Hui (S OONG-WEE).

a. potendal slallcingi. once his identification was confirmed, records were reviewed and

it was determined that there was contact with cho in the fan of2005.

11. In November, Cho had made contact through phone calis and inperson u'ith a female student, There was never any direct threatmade to the student. The student notified Virginia Tech policeDepartrnent and officers responded. The studint deciined to presscharges and referred to Cho's contact as

.,annoying.,' -

However, the iavestigatilg officer referred Ctro to the Universitydiscipiinary system, which is the Office of Judiciat Affairs. Theoutcome of that referral is handled within the university andoutside the scope of the police deparhnent.hr December, Cho instant messaged a second female sfudent.Again, no threat was made against that student. She made acompiaint to Virginia Tech poiice and asked that Cho have nofurther contact with her. Officers followed up the next morningand spoke with Cho concerning this matter.

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b. Mental Health Concems for Cho

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i. Later that day police received a call from an acquaiatance of Cho,swho was concemed that Cho might have been suicidal. Officersagain met with Cho and talked with him at length.

ii. Out of concern for Cho, of6cers asi<sd him to qpeak to a counseior.He went voluntariiy to the police deparhaent.

iii. Based on tlrat iateraction with the counselor, a remporary detentionorder was obtained and Cho was taken to a mental health facittv.

c. Contact with Engiish professori. It was aiso in the fall of 2005 that rhe chair of the English

Deparme,ft, Dr. Lucinda Roy, expressed concems regarding Choand his course writing assimme,lrts. Her concen$ were made to theprevious chiefand a detective.

ii. These course assign:nents were for a creative o.niting course andthe students were encouraged to be imaginative and artistic.

iii. The writings did not express any tlreatening intentions or allude toany criminal activity. No criminal violation had take,n piace.

iv. Dr. Roy chose to reach out to this studelrt, out of concem for him_ and his mental wellbeing.

.d. Other incidentsi. Since those contacts ia December of 2005...more than a year

ago...we are not aware of any additional i:rcidents or reports made' to the Virginia Tech Police Departrnenr for Cho.

9. Burress Hall rncidenta- At 7:53 a.m. the University Operator received a tbreat against President

Steger. Officers responded to his office in Bumrss Hall to make him awareof tl.e potential threat.

b. Police presence in and around Bumrss Hall was increased, which led tomany nrmors and false assumptions about what was going on. That led toan uuwananted report of suspicious person within the hail.

c. Offtcers irrmediately responded and entered the buiiding. The buildingwas cleared and the report ofa suspicious person was unfounded.

d. These kinds of reports are not uncoutmon in the wake of what has takenpiace ia the past 48 hours on the Virginia Tech campus...which is onereason why we are maintaiaiag high poiice visibility throughout therrniyslsity.

NOR.RIS HALL GUNMAN IDENTIFIED

tsALLISTICS MATChI AT BOI'H CRIME SCENES

BLAcKSBURG-TheVirginiaTechPo|iceDe:artmenthasconfirmedtheideniification ot tne gu;;n responsible for thr: muliiple fatalities at Norris

tne Virginia Tech cahpus Monday, April 16, 2{)07'

in" indiuidual has been identified as Clro Seung-Hui'

enrolled as an undergraduate student in his se rnior year a-s an

Virgi"i, i""h;. cno, a"south Korean native, wers in the U'S' as

*itt u L"iO"nce established in Centerville' Va' Cho was living

both shootings."At this time, ihe evidence does not corrclusively identify Cho

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23. Cho wasEnglish major ata resident a[ienon campus in

Haroer Residence Hall.A;#;;;i n"nogun and 22-catiber lrandgun were recovered frorn

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,as the sunman at both locations"' said Colonel..W;,9l"YTI^1.?l3P^,

si,o""riX*i0"";tne Gi;ia state Po|ice' \Vith this ne$::lo^11',':i*#ffi;;, ;;;;; il "LL

to proceed to the .:rexr tevet of this complex

investigation."State, local and federal investigators srent the night collecting' processing

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ih" gun*"n, who took his life, was discovend by police in a classroom among

the victims.Al|ofthedeceasedhavebeentranspcrrtedtotheMedica|Examiner's

Office in Roanoke for examination and identi:ication

Thenamesofthe32deceasedstudetttsandfacu|tywi|lbeall victims are positively identified and next oi kin notified'

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-----Original Message_____From: David Ford I mailto: fordd@vt . edu ]::"t:- wedDesdav, April 25, zooi-rolil'ar.lTo: pluruner, Ellensubject: Re: Fw: proposal for rnjured students_ revised

:i*;;;;:;'::.':ff:::: :: '.h:' the proposal expresses naximunis that ti,. i..r,"''i'JJ'i' "iil" n"'li.;i"ill""i::

::H:l; d;;"-;;.::to,';:::ffi::t::"'f:.t::'"t"s p'o'"""-;;-i;''""v or these courses aresenerositv'"' .'.; -li!i:1T,ii:::f '.:l#"ff:":fi"5iT:,,iX.,beLieve rhat in the discussr";;;;-";"Js srrouta be aired becauseactions do have consequences and our heart is leading many of our;|ffi:t*. at this point. *.r."J"i,'yoi'."r..ar____tr,.r,r"--ioJ

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:1,:"i3 - jerry is getting a fair amount of>about grades. Here>propos ins. u..r i,u.'ls:.$'i:";it":n;t".::">t.onorrohr to discuss _

parent-of-the_ inj ured trafficof. Jerry,s faculty members ismrnutes with the deans

>Thoughts? Reactions ?

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Plummer, Ellen,4/25107 12:12 PM -0400, Re: FW: Proposal for Injured Students- revised 2

>Sent: Wednesday, April 25t 2OO7 9224 AI1,

>To: Pl-unmer, El1en>Subject: Fhrd: Proposal for Injured Students- revised

>E1len,

>Her is a draft of the proposal for the injured.

>Jerry

>>Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:01.:33 -0400>>Erom: Mary Ann Lewis <malewis€vt. edu>>>Subject: Fv/d: Proposal for lnjured Students- revised>>To: nilesevt, edu>>X-Mailer: QUAI,COMM Windows Eudora Version 6.2.3.4>>X-Junkrnail-Status : score=10,/50 | host=steiner. cc . vt . edu>>X-JunkmaiI-SD-Raw: score=unknown,

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>>I added a phrase. Use this one.

>>>Date3 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:56:57 -0400>>>To: nil-es>>>From: Mary Ann Lewis <malewis €vt . edu>>>>Subject: Proposal- for Injured Students

>>>The i-njured students are enrolled in courses throughout the>>>university. To ensure a consj-stent approach to how grades for>>>their remaining courses will be calculated and awarded a university>>>policy will be helpful . One proposal fo11ows. There may be>>>others that make as much sense but the underlying principle must be>>>to treat these students with as much care, concern and dignity as>>>we have the deceased.

>>>Proposal: AIl remaining assignments in the class willbe>>>calculated as "A" grades (including the final examination or other>>>comprehens ive evaluation such as a paper, presentation,>>>portfolio). Those "A" grades \^ri11 be calcul-ated with the grades>>>earned up to April 16 | 2007 to determine the final>>>grade. Injured students should not be expected to choose Option!,>2 or 3.

>>Mary Ann Le\,ri.s, Associate Dean, Col-lege of Liberal Arts and Human)>Sciences, Va Tech, 540 23I 6'770

>Jerone A. Niles , Dean>Colleqe of r,iberal Arts and Human Sciences

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>Virgj.nia Tech (0426 )>Blacksburg, VA 2406L>Tefephone: (54A) 23L-677 9>Fax: (5401 23L-7I57>e-nai1: niles gvt. edu

ilvid n. r'ordvice Provost for Academic Affairs330 Burruss HaIf (0132)Virginia TechBlacksburg, vA 24061540 / 23L- 41,6't540/231-72]-L FaxforddGvt . edu

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Jack Davis, 4/25107 8:19 PM -0400, P/F

Datei wed, 25 Apr 2OO7 20:19:10 -0400From: Jack Davis <davisaovt. edu>subject: P/FTo: forddevt.edu, [email protected]: score=10/50, host=dagger.cc.vt.eduX-Junkmail-SD-Raw: score=unknown,

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Mark and Davj-d,

I am very concerned about this P/F issue. I am particularly coneerned that it mightbecome a "we are vlrginia Tech" issue where the P/f option that every college butengineering has said is not applicable for required courses' becomes universitywide. I personally have no problem with engineering implementing it for theircourses, particularly those most impacted by last weeks event' and I have grantedlirnited p/F option for our buitding construction students in the same classes withthose engineering students. I am however very concerned if this poJ-icy is open toal-I classes university wide. There will be untold nurnber of students opting to get ap rather than risk getting a B+ (and not an A) that rnight upset their GPA. 7 creditstudio courses will suddenly be P/F and giving instant equity to those getting a 'C'and those getting an ,A.' Again the c students will \,;ant the P, and this could bethousands university wide. rt real1y discredits those students who have worked hard,even up to April 15. It wil-1 require a great deal of explaining to graduate schoolswho - may understand after having it explained - see critj.cal required courses with a

P/F. And since we aren't real-Iy failing anyone ' everyone gets a P. I'm sorry toramble but I am concerned. We wiLl also need to reverse the generous Coursewithdrawls lre have granted because those students will now want a P instead.

Our options !'rere good. With additional - as needed- exceptions, I think the systemwas fair. As I said if engineering wants to grant exceptions fine, but I really hopethis doesn't slip into a university wide directive.

thanks for listening.

r^^l-

Jack Davis, FAIAReynolds Metals Professor andDeancolleqe of Architecture and Urban Studies


Shelton, M. Dwight, 4/26107 11:16 AM -0400, Fwd: Deceased Student Refunds 1

Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:16:37 -0400From: "Sheltonf M. Drdight" <[email protected]>Subject: FW: Deceased Student RefundsTo: David Ford <fordd€vt. edu>Thread-topic: Deceased Student RefundsThread-index: AceDZybeDz25Jz0xQN++r6P97+DvKoEBLW+gAcpSDJA=X-Junkmail-Status : score=10/50, host=zidane.cc.vt.eduX-Junkmail-SD-Raw: score=unknown,

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David,Here is the email regarding the deceased students.Dwight

From: West, MelindaSent: Wednesday, April 25,2007 3:45 PM

To: Ratcliffe, EvelynCc: Miller, Ken; Shelton, M. Dwight; Bonner, CynthiaSubject: Deceased Student Refunds

Evelyn,

Thanks for sharing the deceased student refund procedure with me last week. As we discussed, senior management hasapproved the refund of all university tuition and fees for the spring 2007 semester for deceased students from lastMonday's shootings on campus. This is to include tuition and fees, comprehensive fees, and room and board as applicable.I believe vou mentioned an equestrian fee for one student and the decision was that should be refunded as well.

Please cancel any unpaid or pending charges for these students, This should include any charges from the university suchas CNS, Parking, Electric Service, etc.

Dwight has asked that you ensure that the refunds are handled in a coordinated manner with student affairs and thepresident's office so that official communication channels are followed. I understand that Ken has requested ateleconference tomorrow and hope that any remaining questions can be resolved at that time.

lf I can be of further assistance. Dlease let me know.

Melinda

Melindo J Wesf

Assistont to lhe VP for Budgat ond Finoncial &onogementVirginia Tech248 Eurruss Hoil {0174)Blocksburg. VA 24061540-231-893454O-231-1a01 (fax)


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Shelton, M. Dwight, 4/2.6/07 11:44 AM -0400, Fwd: Updated information regarding stude 1

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David,Here is one more note on the withdrawal topic.Dwight

From: West, MelindaSent: Thursday, April 26,2007 11:40 AM

Tor Ratcliffe, Evelyn; Miller, Ken

Cc: Shelton, M. DwightSubject: Updated information regarding student withdrawals

Evelyn and Ken,

Dwight asked that I send you an email to convey decisions he and Dr. David Ford made a few minutes ago regarding

student options and withdrawals.

Dwight and David Ford had a discussion and determined that tN! studenl who was inside of Norris Hall during the shooting .

incident, whether physically injured or not, would have the option of a medical withdrawal related to the trauma of theshootings last week. Dwight and David agreed that students who were inside of Norris during the shooting and elect amedical withdrawal should be a full refund of tuition and fees for the spring term.

Dwight has asked me to arrange a time today for a phone conversation with you about what is going on and where we are in

the process. Dwight understands that David Ford plans to have a similar conversation with Donna Ratcliffe.

Please lel me know if you have questions and we will be in touch to set up a time to talk later today.

Melinda

Melindo J WestAssistant to the VP for Budoel ond Finoncrol Manooernent

Virginio Tech

248 Burruss Holl (0174)

B lacksburg, VA 24061

540-231-8934

540-231-1401 tfax)

Printed for David Ford <[email protected]>

[email protected],4126107 3:24PM -0400, CORRECTED contact inforrnation for student c

Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 L5224z40 -0400From; Provost@vt. edusubject: CoRRECTED contact inforrnation for student choicesTo: Multiple recipients <L ISTSERV@ LI STSERV. VT . EDU>

CORRECTED CONTACT INFORMATION

Thursday, April- 26, 2007

Dear Virginia Tech Students:

Thank you so much for your continued courage and commitment as we continue to healand move forward. This note is to reiterate the university,s commitment to bef lexibl-e through our ,,student choicefl'. policies that provide options for complet.ion ofyour academic requirements for the senester. Please refer to the university,shomepage (www.vt. edu) for information on grades and completj.on of academic work.

Any guestions you might have should first be directed to the associate dean ofcolJ.ege. we realize that you are taking courses in multiple colleges, and all

we ask fordeans are vrorking in concert lrj-th one another to resPond to your needs.your patience and understanding as we work to respond to your questions.the deans to keep me j-nf ormed of the types of questions and issues thatwe can provide additj-ona1 advice or support.

I have asked--i-^ -^ !L-!

The Associate Deans in each college are the most appropriate person for you tocontact with questions:

Agriculture and Life Sciences: Mary Marchant, 1060 Litton Reaves, 231-6503

Architecture and Urban Studies: wendy Vaughn, 202 CowgiII | 23I-6415

Pamplin col-Iege of Business: Candice clenenz,

Engineering: laichael Deisenroth, 212 Hancock

1046 Pamplin, 23I-6602

EaII , 231-3244

Liberal Arts & Human Sciences: Mary Ann Lewis, 238 wallace, 23I-6770

Natural Resources: Richard Oderwald, 138 cheatham, 231-5482

Science: Shery1 8a11, J.03 CoIlege of Science Administration Building, 231-5L44

Veterinary Medicine: Grant Turnwald, Duckpond Drive, Phase III, Suite 203, 23!-5229

craduate School: Anne McNabb, 236 craduate life center, 237-5645

University Studies: Kim Brown, 117 Femoyer, 23L-8440

We remain confident in our ability to help you remain engaged in the learning processno natter which options you choose.

Best rrishes.

Mark McNameeUniversitv Provost


Dean, V[anda Hankins, 4/26/07 3:43 PM -0400, Re: Pass/Fail option and AS credit for Fre

Date: Thu, 26 Apr 200'1 15:43:51 -0400From: "Dean. wanda Hankins" <wdean€vt.edu>Subject: RE: Pass/FaiI option and As credit for Freshman EnglishTo: "Ruggiero, Cheryl" <cruggier@vt. edu>Cc: Mary Ann Lewis <malewis @vt. edu), David Ford <[email protected]>Thread-topic: Pass/Fail option and AS credit for Freshman EnglishThread-index: AceHecl,as dobvyt aTxmkt 14 g1+ f 9 xgAwRaxQx-Junkmail-Status: score=10/50. host=vivi . cc . vt, eduX-Junkmail--SD-Raw: score=unknown,

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Cheryl.

Sorry for the delay in my response -- I wanted to review with David Ford so that T was not leading you1.^. :er-A\, ,F.i.l r .l^t.l-- nrr rlri'i-\/ -.\ <i-rn/.r 'lnrrira l -h^r-ahl- t.^a-tar i- 1-h; q n6in-l) M"-\,, Ann iSLve uJ Lrul/

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sranding credi: based on C or berLer work is a policy approved rhrough university oovernance lbased onyour department's recomnendations I -- and it touches aLl students. Unfortunately/ the entire approachto pass/fai.L within Lhe edicr of the "Student Choice Policy" grew 'muddy' very quickly in the last few.le,r< T1- i< .r-.la-sr:nda\'la . L'-\r.ld m^-/a t^ fha n6wl- l^di.Al sj-an :r .1-.:da-in-r ihc:l'ralggcluoYr.s:anding policy. As Dr. Ford pointed out co me. to earn a "P" requires only D- or betler work. So,the threshold of C would not be met. To expand the "Student Choice Policy" to inc.Lude accepr-ance ofpass,/fail exceeds the approved end of term steps as outlined by the Provost. So, students withpass/fail for EngJ-ish will not receive advanced standing credit. Since the course is set up to notallow pass/fail, I don't befieve it is a widespread problem at this time. I vril-L nake certain toplace this item for information on tonorrowrs academic roundtable meeting so every college is clear on

this.

Let me know if I need to clarify further or can help you in any other way

Hope you are well I

wanda

-----OriginaI Message-----Frnm. .horrzl Prrcnicrn fm;i ltn'er-rnniai0irr- 6/1,11

Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2Q01 4t29 PM

To: Dean, Wanda HankinsSubject: Pass./Fai] option and AS credit for Freshrnan English

Wanda,

A nunber of students and advisors haVe asked me about pass/fail

issues today, and I've heard that Deans are meeting on exceptional

pass,/faiI issues Friday (runor, perhaps)

I asked Mary Ann Lewis the following:

--14i11 a grade of P in ENGL 7!O6/1,20AH validate Conditional

Advanced Standinq Credit for ENGI 1105 for an AS student?

Marv Ann replied that whether a qrade of P can validate AS credit for


t*nt .e-*

Dean, Wanda Hankins, 4/26107 3:43 PM -M00, Re: Pass/Fail option and AS credit for Fre 2

ENGL 1105 is up to us in English. since we are granting the credit.

I have no idea how to implement such credit.

--Wi11 a grade of P in ENGI, 1L06 be picked up by the progran that

assigns AS credit? How should we proceed?

I also asked Mary Ann the folloi.iing, though knowing that the decision

is up !o us short-circuited the answers to these:

--!{i]l a grade of P in ENGL 1I06/1244H {or 1105, for that matter)

satisfy requirements for core credit? Graduation credit?

--h7h:r .'re.l. laval ic ^.hei.ta-F.l

rir<eihd. n-? D? etc.

Can you help with any of these questions?

Wish I didnrt have to trouble you with any of these things--I know

you must be overwhelmed.

thank you--

Che ryl

aharrr'1 I^1 P,r^^ i 6r^

English Department Assistant Chair

cruggierGvt, edu, 540 231-6513


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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 L4:15:17 -0400From: "Williams, GaiI S." <[email protected]>Subject: Agenda - Meeting - Review the progress on the Strategic plan inrelation to the Budget .....

To: "Williams, Ga.il S." <[email protected]>, ,'McNamee, Mark" <nuncnamee@vt. edu>,Richard Benson <bensonevt. edu>, ,,Chang, Lay Nam" <Iaynam@vt. edu>,"Davis, Jack" <davisa€vt. edu>, ,'Ke1ly, Mike" <jmkelly@vt. edu>,Jerry Niles <nil-es 0vt . edu>, "Quisenberry, Sharron', <sharronq€vt. edu>,"Schurig, Gerhardt " <gschurig€vt. edu>, ,,Sorensen, Richard" <sorensenevt. edu>,"DePauw, Karen" <kpdepauw€vt. edu>, "Dooley, John" <jdooley€vt. edu>,"Fenwj.ck, Brad" <fenwick0vt . edu> , David Ford <[email protected]>,"Hikes, Zenobia" <zhikes ovt. edu>, ',Hitchinghan, Eil_een" <hj.tch@vt. edu>,"Hanna, Dixon" <dixonh@vt. edu>, ,,HatI, Roderick" <[email protected]>

Cc: "Price, Linda" < lindaprGvt. edu>, "perkins, Linda" <Iperkins evt . edu>,"Stearns, Diane" <dstearns 0vt. edu>, ,,Roberson, Elizabeth,' <eroberso€vt . edu>,"Quarterman, Peggy" <pquarter Gvt. edu> , emilyoovt.edu,"Norman, Sheila" <snormanovt. edu>, "Morgan, Joyce,, <cvmj omevt. edu>,"Jones, Denise" <cdjones€vt.edu>, "Feuerbach, Nancy" <nancyevt.edu>,"Pettry, Pam" <pettryovt . edu>, "Council, Keohi,' <kcouncilevt.edu>,"Sanzenbach, Donna" <[email protected]>,"Martin, Cynthia" <cyndil0vt.edu>f "Lewis, Kathy" <kdlewis € exchange . vt. edu>,"Hughes, Nadine" <hughesnc€vt.edu>

Thread-topic: Agenda - Meeting - Review the Progress on the Strategic Pfan inrelation to the Budget .....

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AGENDA

Meeting with Dr. McNamee, Deans, VPs, and OthersApril 26, 20078:00AM - 10:00AMPresident's Board Room210 Burruss Hall

April 16, 2007 - Moving Forward

?

2.

Scorecard

1.15% Budget Process in 2007-08

l-\schedule to share with the BOVrefinement of definitions and reporting cycle


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Williams, Gail S., 4124107 2:15 PM -0400, Agenda - Meeting - Review the Progress on the

4. Annual Report Process and Format

5. 6-year Financial Plan Summary

(ja vv ams

Administrative Assistant to Mark McNameeUniversity Provost and Mce President for Academic Affairs210 Bunuss Hall

Virginia Tech

Phone (540) 231-6123Fax (540) 231-4265

E-mail - [email protected]

From: Williams, Gail S.

Sent: Monday, April 23,2007 1:51 PM

To: Williams, Gail S.; McNamee, Mark; 'Richard Benson'; Chang, Lay Nam; Davis, Jack; Kelly, Mike;

Quisenberry, Sharron; Schurig, Gerhardu Sorensen, Richard; DePauw, Karen; Dooley, John; Fenwick,Hikes, Zenobia; Hitchingham, Eileen; Hanna, DixonCc: Price, Linda; Perkins, Linda; Stearns, Diane; Roberson, Elizabeth; Quaterman, Peggy; '[email protected]'; Norman,Sheila; Morgan, Joyce; Jones, Denise; Feuerbach, Nancy; Pettry, Pam; Council, Keohi; Sanzenbach, Donna; Madin,Cynthia; Lewis, Kathy; Hughes, NadineSubject: RE: Meeting - Review the Progress on the Strategic Plan in relation to the Budget .....

Just a reminder of the meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 8AM-10AM in the PBR, 210 Burruss Hall. Gail

Gail WlliamsAdministrative Assistant to Mark McNameeUniversity Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs210 Bunuss HallVirginia Tech

Phone (540) 231-6123Fax (540) 231-4265

E-mail - [email protected]*i.t**t******,

Fromr Williams, Gail S.

Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 12:39 PM

To: Williams, Gail S.; McNamee, Mark; 'Richard Benson'; Chang, Lay Nam; Davis, Jack; Kelly, Mike;

Quisenberry, Sharron; Schurig, Gerhardt; Sorensen, Richard; DePauw, Karen; Dooley, John; Fenwick,Hikes, Zenobia; Hitchingham, Eileen; Hanna, DixonCc: Price, Linda; Stearns, Diane; Roberson, Elizabeth; Quarterman, Peggy; '[email protected]'; Norman, Sheila; Morgan,Joyce; Jones, Denise; Feuerbach, Nancy; Pettry, Pam; Council, Keohi; Sanzenbach, Donna; Martin, Cynthia; Lewis, Kathy;Hughes, NadineSubject: RE: Meeting - Review the Progress on the Strategic Plan in relation to the Budget .....

I would like to confirm this meeting for April 26, 8AM - 1OAM in the President's Board Room, 210 Burruss Hall. Thanks,Gail

**r*************r.*L******

Gail Williams

Administrative Assistant to Mark McNameeUniversity Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs210 Burruss HallVirginia Tech

Phone (540) 231-6123


Williams, Gail S.,4/24107 2:15 PM -0400, Agenda - Meeting - Review the Progress on the 3

Fax (540) 2314265

E-mail - [email protected]

Dr. McNamee mentioned in the Confidential Update #15 that he would be convening a meeting with the deans and academicvps to review the progress on the strategic plan in relation to both the budget for this year and next year, and the stategic goalsoutlined in the olan,


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Hoyle, Theresa

From: W News

Sent: TuesdaY, June 05, 2007 10:03 AM

To: VTNews

Subject: MEDIA ADVISORY: Scheduled viewing of Virginia Tech's Norris Hall available to media outletsThursday, June 14

CONTACT:

Larry Hincker

54Q 23t 5396

[email protected]

MEDIA ADYISORY: Scheduled viewing of Virginia Tech's Norris Hall available to media outlets

Thursday, June 14

BLACKSBTIRG, June 5,2007 -Virginia Tech will begin phased reuse ofNorris Hall beginning Jtne 18. See:

http ://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story. php?relyear:2007&itemno=3 3 0.

The Office of University Relations made a commifinent to members of the press and broadcast media to provide

an opportunity to view the crime scene prior to this time.

Accordingly, the rmiversity is offering this opportunity only to credentialed mernbers of the working press on

Thursday, June 14. Reporters can RSVP for one of two sessions - 10 a.m' or noon on that day (hrst come, first

serve). Only 25 people may go through the building at one time. If additional times are needed, they will be

offered at 2 p.m. and if needed, at 4 p.m.

Media will be required to RSVP to University Relations on anployer's letterhead to [email protected] (pd| or

fax, (540) 231.-1,985. We ask that you be prepared to present your media credentials before badging on the day of

the tour. Further logistic information will be provided after we develop the manifest.

University Relations will conduct the tours for your viewing only. We will have no further information to share.

Still and broadcast cameras and recorders will be allowed. There will be no provisions for live broadcast inside

the building.

Norris Hall is different today than it was several weelis ago after April 16. Much of the building has been

refurbished, repainted, and the process of returning it to active use is well underway. The classrooms are empty of

furnishings.

fnrff

6/s/2007, i;.* .,', : ::r:.i.-.,..it-i6.,ii6{.::,

Greetings Jenna,

We would like to request an interview with someone from the Administration or campus securityfor a profile for the magazine--someone who was 'in the room' as the decisions were being madein the aftermath of the reports of the first shooting - what was being said, scenes from thecommand post, etc. - as the day played out. Someone who can provide the narrative as to theinltial scene and the search for Karl Thornhill into the calls coming out of Norris Hall as theyrealized there was another crime unfolding.

Also, this morning the Chief provided details on the administration/campus police and theirinteractions with Cho in the fall of 2005. Other than the two stalking incidents, were there anyother instances where he came under scrutiny of the administration/campus police? There havebeen mentions in the media about a fire set in the dorms, bomb threats and a soeedino ticketearlier this year. Could you please provide any information about these incidents?

I had asked about how the keycards work. Does a dorm key card open the doors to other dormsfrom 10 PM to 10 AM? Do the dorm keys track/id user?

When was Cho first admitted to W? Did he attended continuallv since admission or come andgo?

When were concerns first raised by the English department regarding his writings and behavior?What policy was in place to take action? l've heard that he was removed from a class. Does thismean he was asked to leave for a short period or asked to drop the class or was there anothermethod used to remove him? What class was it and when? Was the class taught in Norris?

Will any of Cho's writings be released to the press? ls his application essay available? Does theadmission's department recall anything about his application?

Thanks so much. You all are doing an amazing job under very trying conditions.

All best. Catharine

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Catherine

To:

Cc:

Jessica GdoM/ski

Doss, Catherine

Subject Voice Report article

Attachments:

Hi Catherine,

Sentr Wed 2007-04-18 15:20

I

Cor^pa..5 : Tl" Va;ca R'Yne r6rt,n. $urn.t -b. Caltcl. TT

p4-o ?te

again for looking into these questions. I understand this is a horrific time and a sensitive topic, and yourbe deluged. I appreciate your time.

Again, my audare now reeva

ce is telecom managers in large universities and business nd the country, many of whomtheir emergency notification plans. l'm writing a service article to help those

managers maKepublication that's

disaster plans as good as they can be. I write Voice Report, a businessto-businesstelecom managers guidance for . We go to press next Tuesday but l've

got a draft of the story tonight.

I'd like to speak with Judy Lilly, of network infrastructure and services. because mv readers havesimilar titles and job responsibilities. could speak to what emergency notification systems are in placenow, what was in the works, and organizations could do in an emergency situation. l'd also like tolearn when her deoartment - how should other communication managers makethemselves part of the planning

collect students' cell ohone ? Why or why not? Are there iandline phones in dorms? Should telecom oros at other look into sending broadcast voicemails or alerts to

line phones in an emergency? Would that have effective?

I'd like to confirm some other details that have been reported in the national media:

?The Associated Press gave this timeline of emails sent by the university:http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/storv?section=nation world&id=5216585 Can I confirm that email was theway the university got in touch with its students and faculty? Can you confirm the times the emails weresent and their contents?

It's been reported that cell phone service was unavailable for a time following the shootings, possiblybecause of the number of calls. Can you confirm? What can be done to prevent this?

It's also been reported that Virginia Tech has been in the process of building a text message alertsystem, but it's not functional yet. I'd like some details on what vendor is providing the system, how itworks, when it's scheduled to be up and running, and what it took to install.

-7r

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Many thanks,

Jessica

Jessica Gdowski

Editor, The Voice Repoft

officn'.3011287-2704

cell: 313/407-4598

fax:3011287-2742

https://weboutlook.r,'t.edr.r/exchanse/cdoss/Inbox/VoiceTo21Reporto/o2}ar1icle.EML?Cmd: 4t18t2007

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Correa-Becker

From:

To:

Cc:

Subject: Urgent media inquiry from Slate re:

Attachmsnts:

Dear Angela:

I need to talk to someone by about 2:appreciate your help. I do not need toaccurate information.

Michelle Tsai [[email protected]]

Correa-Becker, Angela

Sent: Thu 2007'04-19 f7:27

ng-Hui coverage (Info by 2:30pm ESf)

Virginia Tech story. I have a few for you regarding theuse of "Cho Seung-Hui" instead of ui Cho" or "SeungCho."

today for Slate's Explainer columnabout media coverage of the

EST and would greatlyanyone; I am only seeking

-The student appears to have called Seung Cho, What name did theuniversity use for the student in annou ncements (Seung-Hui Cho,Cho Seung-Hui, Seung Cho, etc.) why?

the university, through the-Was the name first releasedpolice depaftment, or both?

Please confirm when you've received message. Thanks again.

Regards,Michelle Tsai347 s35 0582

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t#::,Anse'aFrom:

To:

Cc:

Subject:

Attachments:

Hi Angela -

Vojtech, Jim [email protected]

Conea-Becker, Angela

Good Morning America / Hikes intervlew

S€nt: Thu 2007-04-19 11:55

There is still strong interest from Good Morning America to interview Dr. Hikes,Would you be able to check to see if she could join us tomorrow morning (Friday)?Thank you -

I am not in the office yet - currently on cell phone.

Thanks, JimC-elk 3LO-87L-3724

---Original Message---From; Correa-Becker, Angela Imailto:acorrea@W,edq]Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 6:44 PM

To: Vojtech, JimSubject: Hikes interview

Dear Mr. Vojtech -

We regret that we will be unable to accomodate Good Morning America's request for tomorrow morning. Themedia office will be back open at 7am tomorrow. Best of luck.

--Angela Correa

https://weboutlook.vt.edu/exchanse/acorrea,{nbox/GoodVo20Mominso/o20Ameicao/o20 x... 4/19/2007

[email protected], 7/30/07 8:00 AM '0400, authorized closing, Thursday Sept. 6 1

To 3 lruncnamee€vt. eduFrom: David Ford <fordd@vt. edu>

subject: authorized closingr Thursday Sept. 6

Cc3

Mark-----

I reconmend that you send to Dr. Flanagan the following statementconvey the message for an authorized closing of classes in supportVirginia Tech. .

To show support for the intent of the "concert for Virginia Tech"class schedule on the Blacksburg campus will be cancel-led for thesepteriler 6, 2007, beginning at rf,p.n.(.I have checked the time with the University Registrar.

- - - -David

that can be used toof the concert for

the universityevening of Thursday

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[email protected], April 16,2007 9:26 AMMultiple recipientsShooiing on camPus.

A shooting incident occurred at west Amber ,fohnslon earlier this morning ' Poiice are on

:he scene and are invesiigating '

The university commuDi Ey is urged io be cautious and are asked to conlact virginia Tech

pol-ice if you observe anytbing- suspj-cious or with information on the case' contactVrrginia Tech Police at 23L-641!

Stay aEtruned to the wvtw.vt.edu' We will post as soon as we have more information'

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on carrE)us. Stay in buiJ.dings ulEil further notice. Stav antav from


[email protected]. April 16. 2007 10:17 AMMultiple recipientsAll Ciasses Canceled, Stay where you are

Virginia Tech has canceled all classee. Those on campuE are asked to remaln where therearei 1ock tsheir doors and stay away from windows. Persons off campus are asked not io^^h6

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Hoyle, Theresa


[email protected],. April '16, 2007 10:53 AMMuliiple recioientsSecond Shooting Reporied; Police have one gunman in custody

In addition to an earlier shooeing today in WeEt Ambl-er .Johnst.on, there has been amultipre shooting with mulciple victims in Norris Hafl.

Police and EMs are on the scene.

Police have one shooter in custody and as part of routine police procedure, theycon:inue :o search for a second shoorer.

AII people in university buil-dings are reguired to stay inside until furiher nolice.

All entrances to camDus are closed.


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Unirel@vt-eduMondair, April '16, 2007 12:16 PMMuliiple recipientsCounseling support avaiiable

available in the Bowman Room in tbe MerrimaD center (Partemployees who seek assis-"arlce following today's evenis'

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[email protected]/nndev Anri! 'l6 ,nn7 1 n'00 PMMuliiole recioientsPlanned Faculty / Staff Evacuation

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All stuoents, faculty, and s--af f are reguired toa planned evacuaiion. A phased closing will be in

[email protected], April 16, 2007 10:00 PMMultiole reciDientsUniversity closed today; classes canceled Tuesday

closed coday Monday, April 15, 2007. On Tuesday, April L7, classes willrrrirrarci irr r"rr -'i rom:j fn- ,aAm'i ni <:-rari'trc nnera:-ions4rf vs- Dr g jr

oresenced todav at noon .

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Shooting at virginia aech / statement by President Charles l{. steger

The university was struck today with a tragedy of monumental proporF-ions . . There were

ewo shootings on campus. In each case, there were fatalitles, The universitsy is shockedand horrified that lhis would befall our campug. I want to ext.end my deepest, sinceresEand most profound sympathies to the farnilieE of theee victims which include studentsThere are 22 conf i rrr.ed deaths.

We currentfy are in the process of no-,-ifying families of victims. The Vj-rginia Techpolice are being assisted by numerous other jurisdictions. Crime scenes are beinginvestigated by che FBI , universicy Police, and SEate Police. vie continue Eo work toidencify Ehe vicrims impacced by chis :ragedy. I cannor begin co covey my own Pe:sonafsense of loss ower th.is senselessness of such an incomprehensible and heinous ac-' Therrr.irrarcit-rr r^r'i i'l imme/ii e-a-i, FAf rrrr nnrrnsci'i tt.t ^an-FtF. So far centers havg beenidentsified in Ambl-er .fohnson and the Cook Counseling Center !o work wiih ou! campuscommunity and fanilies.

Ilere are some of the facEs we know:

At aDtruE /:15 this morning a 911 call came to the Universily Poli:e Depa:'-.men'u


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tomorrow at 8 a,m. butstaging the reLease of

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ciosed for the :emainder for tne cooay.cl-asses will be cancelled on Tuesoay,

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concerning an event in liesi Afiler Johnston Hal}. There wereWhile in ihe process of invescigating, about two bours Later

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been transported to various hospi:als in -'he immediaEe areaemercrencv Ereatment -

We wj-11 proceed lo contsact the f amil-ies of victims as identities are available.

FamiLies wi-shing Co reunite with the studentB are suggesled to meet a! the Inn atVirginia Tech. We are making plans for a convocation tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon atCassell Coliseum for the university communi cy tro come roge--her- to begin ;o deal wichthe traqedv.


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Monday, April 16, 2007 4.31 PMMultiple recipientsCampus Update on W Shooiings

Virginia Tech remains closed on Monday, April 16, 200?. Vehicular entrances to campug

az.e severeiy restricted to esBential personnel only. Additional security remains on

campus as che inves:iga:ion continues.

Counseling assis;ance for studenis in avail-able at West Ambler ,fohnston anil Mceomae

Hal- un:ii 9 p.m. Eonight. SEuden:s are encouraged to util:ze theEe services.Counseling for f acul-ty and staff i-s available at the Bowman Room in the Mel:riman Center(a:hfeEjc complexl . SEudent may also be together at Ehe Old Domj-nion Ballroom a!.Squires Siudent Center.

The uniwersity r''rj- l- 1 also close on Tuesday, April 1-?

for work. classes will be canceled.^T --*aa-r'l -l-a f^ ?ah^ri-.E>lrEIlLIAr lrsrD\Jrra-! !Eyv! L

A public gathering will be hefd Tuesday, April 1? at eagsell- Coliseum at 2 p.m. (a timechange from lhe originally scheduied 10 a.m. gathering) .

All students are urged Eo contac! their parents aE soon as possible to Let lhem knowinA.i$i dr.='l c ara crf e

students , iaculfy, and 'staf f who may ha-rr'e a:ry inf ormation related co the incident atWest Anber ,fohnston Ha11 and Norris lial-l are encouraged to go !o the Blacksburg PoliceDeparEmenr Eo make sEatemenEs, or call 540-23L-TIPP (8411), or 23i-54i1

Parents wiEh concerns are asked to call tshe Dean of Studenis Office at 540-231-3787.

Indiviauais injured iD the ;wo shoo:;ngs have been taken to area hospitals.

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Shannon,

McCoy, HeidiThursday, May 10, 2007 11:16 AMStump, ShannonFW: ADT Security wants to help

ORIGINAL -

I would print this offer, and the note from the phone call earlier today offering security help and start a folder for Jim'

Thanks,

Heidi

Frcm: Corvin, ThimSent: Thursday, May 10,2007 11:13 AM

To: Hyatt, JamesCc: Mc€oy, Heidi; Armagost, Mark; Flanagan, Elizabeth

Subject FW: ADT Security wants to help

Mr. Hyatt,

lf appropriate, Mark Armagost, our Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, will be glad to set up a meeting to

discuss further. Please let either him or me know.

Thim

From: Armagost, MarkSent Thursday, May 03, 2007 3:50 PM

To:'[email protected]'Gc: Flanagan, Elizabeth; Hincker, Larry; Coryin, Thim; Mullineau& TroySubject RE: ADT Security wants to help

Good afternoon Gil:

Thank you for taking my call. I enjoyed the conversation and deeply appreciate the generous offer of assistance from

tyco/Abt Security bervices to provide assistance to Virginia Tech. I will let the appropriate people on campus know ofyour offer and get back to you regarding a timeline to discuss next steps'

lf I can be of additional assistance, please do not hesitate to call. lf you can not reach me directly, please call my

assistant Troy Mullineaux at 540/231-3709.

I hope your mother has afull and speedy recovery.

Thank you,Mark

Mark S. ArmagostDirector of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Virginia TechUniversity Development (03 3 6)

University Gateway Ctr, Rm 3210902 Prices Fork Rd

Blacksburg, [email protected] (office)540-230-5523 (oell)

Frcm: Seigler, George G [mailto:gseigler@adt'com]SenB Thursday, May 03, 2007 U:09 AM

To: Corvin, ThimSubtec* ADT Security wants to helpImportance: High

Dr. Thim CorvinAssociate Vice Preeldent for DevelopmentMrglnia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA

Dear Thim,

As we discussed by phone earlier today, Tyco/ADT Security Services representatives are most interestedin meeting with representatives at Virginia Tech to discuss the possibilities for a special glft to theuniverEity.

Also as a class of '6l Hokle alumnus, I am proud to say that ADT Security is ready to assist my unlversltyin this time of need and is very interested in doing our part to help. We recognize the tremendous effortthat Virginia Tech has begun in the recovery from the events of April 16 and realize that this will take alarge effort and expense - some of which can be support€d by corporate donations.

We understand too that Tech is now in the process of analyzing and identifying speclfic measures thatwill enhance campus security and that recommended solutions are being considered by internal andexternal groups. As the largest single provider of a vast array of electronic security products andseruices to more than six million commercial, government, education, and residential customerathroughout North America, ADT has the right expertise to be a welcome partner as you move along thispath. With our experience as the nation'g premier integrated electronic security services provider, westand ready to join hands with Virginia Tech at any point and contribute corporate resources to help withthis initiative.

Attached is my contact information for reference. I look fotward to dlscussing this opportunity furtherand to meet with you or others at Tech in the near future to explore ways that wo could make acontribution.

WIth warm regards,

Gil

G. GII SeiglerEusiness Development ManagerState Govemment - [email protected]

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ORIGINALFrom:Sent:To:SubJec-t:

Stump, ShannonThursday, May 10,2007 10:49 AMMcOoy, HeidiPhone Message for JAH - 9:30 a.m.

Ed Keiser, Director of Sales, for Respond One phoned for JAH this moming. He wanted to make him

aware of their first responders notification equipment. He provided his phone number and website for

reference and said he also intends to forward information by mail.

(866) SAFE925www.respondone.us (l could not get this website to pull up?)

Shannon SfitnpExesftipe AsststantOfftce oJ bteatttue Vice President ond ChieJ Ograflrlg OlllcerVtgtiaTech (0148)210 Bwruss HaIlBlrcksburg, VA 24061Office: (5a0/ 2315235Fouc: 640) 231-4265sstump@'"t.edu

Stump, Shannon

From:Sent:To:Subject:Attachments:

Jennifer Woods [[email protected]]Monday, May 21,2007 6:'14 PMStump, ShannonEmergency Procedures PosterOEP Emergency Procedures#F7.pdf

Hello Shannon,

Chief Harrison asked me to forward this attachment to Mr. Hyatt.hoping perhaps you can forward it to him.

Since I don't have his email address I was

Thanks so much!

Jennifer

Attached please find a pdf file of the two UC emergency procedures posters -- the ones posted in campus

buildings, The alerting and warning element was added 3 years after the main poster.

Jennifer WoodsUniversity of Califomia Berkeley

Police Department1 Sproul Hall #1199

510-643-7500

5L0-642-6434fax

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EVACUATIONINFORMATION

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be vocobd, go b heEmergency fusemblyAreo (EAA).

Be sure everyone isoccounbd for st 6eEAA"

Scheduled siren lresting:

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See the EmergencyProcedures signposbd in yourbuilding br yourneorest emergencyossembly oreo

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Dr. Chades W. StegerPresidentVirginia TechBlacksburg, VA24060

Dear Dr. Steger:

I am hoping you will remember me and my family, Joe, Trish, Jon and Jenny olmstead.

Ig ** neighbors of yours on Terra Berla Street when I worked for LittonPolyscientific and you were a professor, Ibelieve in the engineering o"pu.t-"nt.

We still have many friends in Blacksburg and have followed the Hokie sports teams allthese years. of course, w_e like so many otrers were devastated by the trigic events oncampus last month. our hearts go out to all involved incruding you who had to bear somuch in the aftermatl ofthe shootings.

I have traveled across the country and have worked in the manufacturing sector oftheelectronic security and video security products industry here on tt

" *"ri*urt for the last

20 years.

My current ernployer (and last before I retirQ is the worlds largest manufacturer of videosecurity products. we have over I million installations worldriide.

This is not a sales letter but a letter from an old acquaintance with an offer to assist yoursecurity. folks i-n any way Pelco can. I have enclosid just a few items io anti"ipation thatyou will pass tlem along to your campus security personnel.

My wife an! I hope to be_in Blacksburg this fall and will stop by your offrce and make acourtesy call if we do. Meanwhile, our hopes and prayers go out to you and everyoneinvolved at Virginia Tech for a better and brighteryear.

Kind regards,

RECEIVEDf\ Alt -+->.UW&Jd5eph H. Olmstead

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Friday, May 11,2007 4:10 PMPresident of Virginia TechRE: Our Deepest sympathies

On behalf of the university, we appreciate your condolences.

The university is considering a number of security enhancements, and the President has established a special security

infrastructure committee to perform a security review. I will share your email with the committee.

Lisa RoyalCoordinator of Administrative AffairsOffice of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerVirginia Tech (0147)312 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061

From: President of Virginia TechSent: Thursday, May 03,2007 4:31 PM

To: Stump, ShannonSubject: FW: Our Deepest sympathies

Another one.

From: Viken Tavitian Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, April 18,2007 1:34 AM

To: [email protected]

Subject Our Deepest sympathies

Dear Dr. Steger, esteemed staffand faculty members:

Greetings from the island of Cyprus!

Like the rest of us in the world, we were shocked and amazed to the horrific acts of 16 April.

Our most sincere sympathies and love to you all and the families of the victims.

What happened there is beyond explanation.

It is beyond the beliefs of academic freedom.

I am writing you this email because I am a staunch supporter of academic freedom, and now I can openly ask orpropose to you about an alarm and a notification system that our partners have developped in Germany that can

instantaneously, by using a number ofdevices such as cell phones, phones, emails, fax, pagers, redline, speaker

microphones, you name it, can reach out to several thousands of staffand students, in matter of seconds.

I would urge you to look at our website wwu,-.f24.com the FACT 24 company website.We are a company based in Munich Germany.

If you think that such a system may be beneficial to your estemeed institution, we shall be more than happy to

offer you an onihe presentation and a free of charge demo version of the system.

Once again, our deepest sympathies and love all VT members and their families.

Best regards from Cyprus

Viken

Viken TavitianEmail: [email protected]: (+357) 99 673 508 CYPRUSFax: (+1) 603 698 6057 USAAddress:I Sopoullis Street2008 StrovolosNicosia - CYPRUS

Ahhh...imagining that inesistible "new car" smell?

Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos.

Roval.Lisa nDlnOffice of the Executive Vice President & Chief OperatinlFriday, May 11,2007 4:14PM'ziad@siteisight. com'FW: siteisight wants to help VT

On behalf of the university, we appreciate your condolences.

The university is considering a number of security enhancements, and the President has established a special security

infrastructure committee to perform a security review. I will share your email with the committee.

Lisa RoyalCoordinator of Administrative AffairsOffice of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerVirginia Tech (0147)312 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061

NAL _From:Sent:To:Subject:

From; Ziad Kassis Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, April L8,2007 10:46 AM

To: [email protected]: skaf @stanfordalumni.orgSubjectl siteisight wants to help W

President Steger:

Tragedies like this are very hard on everyone. I cannot begin toand your staff are going through trying times but in my opinionyou.

understand what you are presently going through. You

you are handling the situation extremely well. God bless

My name is Ziad Kassis (BS'92, currently working on my PhD in CEE at VT). I am the president of a company based in

Falls Church, Virginia that specializes in web-based monitoring. We sell nationwide and are industry leaders in certainsectors.

As a token of sharing in your sorrow, and to help Virginia Tech the best way I can, my company is ready to provide theuniversity with a complete lP-based security camera system at cost. I can charge our engineering and technical manager

(also W graduate) with going down to Blacksburg and discussing requirements with the appropriate department(s). We

can help you design, procure and operate a campus-wide system that can be monitored internally as well as remotely by

specialized service providers. Our time is FREE.

Feel free to contact me anytime at 703 349 1774 ext7.

Our prayers are with you.

Very respectfully,

Ziad Simon Kassis

siteisight150 South Washington St, Suite 202Falls Church, VA22046

Royal, Lisa


Office of the Executive Vice President & Chief OperatinlFriday, May 11,2007 4:18 PM'[email protected]'FW: Campus Crisis Management Brochure and Demo I

ORIGINAL

Thank you for your email to Ms. Smith. The university is considering a number of security enhancements, and thePresident has established a special security infrastructure committee to perform a security review. I will share your

email with the committee.

Lisa RoyalCoordinator of Administrative AffairsOffice of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfllcerVirginia Tech (0147)312 Burruss HallBlacksburgo VA 24061

From: Marie Floria Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, April 27,2007 7:42PMTo: Smith, SandraSubjecE C-ampus Crisis Management Brochure and

Sandy...

Demo Follow-up

I am not sure if you were able to affend today as we had folks coming on the derno after we began.

I am attaching our brochure. We will be having another overview on Friday if you wish to attend.

If the campus is planning to deploy crisis management solutions you will need to understand the importance ofa scalable system. We can deploy phase one in less than two weeks with a path to further functionality defined.All campus environments need to understand that just automating text messages, voice mail and email is onlyscratching the swface. You will have the ability to tie student/faculty/employee schedules to your crisismanagement system with lntrapoint. Who is in school today/who is not. Critical if you are trying to establishthe extent of a crisis. Many schools are looking at RFID to track employees/visitors/contractors/faculty andstudents. This foundation allows for this and much more.

I am experiencing a problem (still) with my emails, I seem to be the only one. Look for any information fromthis address until support fixes it.

Please let me know when we can talk.

Enjoy your weekend.

Marie FloriaDirector of Sales

Intrapoint Crisi s Managementwww.intrapoint.com

215-364-2247

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Hyatt, James

ORIGINALFrom: Smith, Sandra

Sent: Monday, MaY21,20077;57 AM

To: Hyatt, James; Spencer, Norrine Bailey

Subject FW: commendation & suggestions

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Assisfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540/[email protected]

From: Li Wax [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 6:07 PM

To: [email protected] commendation & suggestions

Dear Dr. Steger,

My son after much reflection on his choices for colleges, chose Virginia Tech. lt's ironic that on Sunday,

April 1Sth, he said to me, "l've decided on VT. Please send in my deposit tomorrow."

I did not go out that Monday to mail my son's W deposit to confirm his enrollment for the Fall2007semester-. Rather we were glued to the TV and radio for the rest of the week, and cried along with you. We

asked our son to take at least another week more to consider his decision.

April 20th, the nationwide day for a moment of silence to honor your slain W family, was also the day we

celebrated my son's 18th birthday. In the mail that day was a surprise. lt was a small postcard from your

office of undergraduate admissions wishing my son a "Happy Birthday from your friends at Virginia Tech".

Upon seeing your card, he turned to me and said, "See Mom, I was right to choose VT. l'm even more sure

I want to go there."

I am writing to you for a few reasons, including offering a couple of suggestions.

The first is to commend your university on your "personal touch. Before April 20th my son had not sent inany notices regarding his final decision to any of the colleges he was admitted to. We're guessing youruniergraduate admissions office only makes this gesture towards admitted applicants, and it's probably not

a general university policy to keep track of all your student's birthdays. Nevertheless,-someone very astute

mide that decision to offer birthday greetings to applicants. lt is an amazing gesture from a school of your

size, indicating to us your feeling for a student as a person, not just a number and a source of income.

University of lllinois/Champaign-Urbana and Penn State/University Park both schools as large as W, did not

make any special note or effort via U.S. mail or, even easier, by computer to commemorate my son'sbirthday. Even a much smaller school, Lehigh University, did not have the acumen to proffer a personalizedgesture. These aforementioned universities were all running a close second to W in the beginning of April.

Truthfully I was urging my son towards UIUC or Lehigh. I was apprehensive about super large universities'

In Auguit 2006 we made our first trip to VT's campus, a few days before the escaped convict locked down

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your school. My reasoning was if my son was leaning towards a large state universlty, W was somewhat

ioo close to a correctional facility. When I asked my son what it was that put VT first in his mind. He said, "l

don't know Mom. Just a feeling. I feel most comfortable at W."

Watching you and your school go through the tragedy of the week of April 16th gave us great insight into thecaliber and strength of your faculty and students. With the unfolding of events throughout that week, I

became less woriied about my son's choice. Having my first-born off to college 550 miles away will be

difficult regardless of whether or not a university has made notorious national headlines, but your school's

simple indication that my son might not in get lost in the crowd has helped me immeasurably.

The second reason is to make a suggestion. W has generously offered my son a $5000 ScholarScholarship for his first-year. My husband and I would be more than happy to donate that scholarship into afund to equip every entrance/exit to every building on VT's campus with a security camera. We realizeg5,0OO would be a mere drop in the bucket towards what the actual costs would be to implement my

suggestion, but it would be a start.

The cameras would not need to be monitored on real time. As with security cameras at banks, I believe the

recordings are archived, and only referred to and examined when necessary. Our school district has a fewcameraswhich are rotated on our school buses that have put a halt to quite a few shenanigans on theschool bus routes, as well as provided necessary proof to disbelieving parents that their precious Johnny isindeed capable of the misbehavior reported by the bus drivers.

In a perfect world, places of leaming would be immune from violence or other egregious misdoings. Wehave the great sadness of knowing this is not so. A camera at the entrances to West AJ might have helped

security and police look for Cho before he had an opportunity to commence with his final misguided actions.A recording of the comings and goings at West AJ would have aided in confirming Cho as the perpetrator.

A view of the doors into Nonis Hall might have let the authorities know which doors were chained, savingvaluable time.

I'm sorry if my second suggestion will seem as far-fetched and cost prohibitive as my first. In conversationswith many parents, we all feel Norris Hall should be demolished. Your campus is beautiful, and we knowNorris Hall is one of its centerpieces, but the blood shed in that building will never be completely cleared.Norris Hall will forever bear the psychic stain of lives cut short. How can any of your faculty or returning

students bear to be in that building? W's heartbreak, while somewhere in between the amount of loss indestruction of the World Trade Center and the murdering of innocent little girls in a schoolhouse in AmishPennsylvania, should take a page from their books. Raze the physical reminder of the massacre, install apermanent marker memorial, and rebuild.

My son will be enrolled in the Gollege of Engineering. The thought of my son in Noris Hall makes me feelill. In my son's young life, W's tragedy is the closest he has ever been to such violence and heartwrenching sadness. lt seems so disrespectful to have him walking over the floors where the spirits andenergies of those slain ebbed away.

I fully intend to write to the office of Governor Kaine, beseeching him to support W with state funding of mysuggestions. Hopefully he will see the wisdom in preserving one of Virginia's educational jewels.

Thank you for your time and consideration,LiWax2 Winkler Farm RoadBedford. NY 10506

[email protected]

5t21/2007

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Nancy Metz <nancy.metz@W. EDU>Tis the Season/Students in CrisisNovember 27,2006 4:16:01 PM ESTENGLISH @ LISTSERV.W. EDUNancy Metz <nancy.metz@W. E DU>

Dear colleagues,A number of us have been struggling lately with students in the throes of some kind ofcrisis or mental illness. Sadly, as the holiday season approaches, these difficulties oftenseem to multiply and worsen. What should we do when a student's written te)fts seem tohint at violence or suicide? How should we react when students exhibit angerdisproportionate to the circumstances? How can we help students who confess to ustheir problems with eating disorders or abuse? To whom do we turn when a student saysshe has been raped?

Please join us for a timely discussion of these pressing issues on Reading Day,December 7, at 10:30 in Shanks 370. Our distinguished guests will be Dr. Tom Brown,Senior Associate Dean of Students, and Dr. Chris Flynn, the new director of CookCounseling Center. Discussion will be informal. Please feel free to direct our attention toscenarios you have actually experienced.

All are welcome. GTAs and faculty new to the department who may not be familiar withlocal resources are especially urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

This event is sponsored by the lnstructor Concerns Committee but open to all.

best,

Nancy Metz

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From : "Brown, Tom" <tbrown @vt.edu>Subject: RE: Thank You!

Date: December 15,2006 10:55:24AM ESTTo: Nancy Metz <[email protected]>Cc: "Flynn, Chris" <[email protected]>

d t Attacnment, 201 KB @Nancy - thanks toI, Vou note and I am pleased the session was helpful.

The Faculty Guide is attached to use as you see fit - thanks for thepositive feedback on this resource.

Thanks - and enjoy the upcoming break. tb

----Original Message---From : Nancy Metz [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 10:15 AMTo:Brown, Tom; Flynn, ChrisCc: Rude, CarolynSubject:Thank you!

Dear Tom and Chris,Many thanks for taking the time to visit our department on ReadingDay and help us with resources for dealing with distressed ordisturbed students. As you saw from the turnout, there was keeninterest and concern in these issues, and I noticed that even at sucha busy time faculty lingered to talk with you after the presentationwas over.

Since the presentation, so many have stopped to tell me how usefulthey found it. I think people came away with the sense that, althoughthe problems are difficult, there are real resources out there.Ceriainly we were all very grateful for your good spirit and wiseadvice.

We would love to put your Guide for Faculty on our web site when youhave a chance to send it to us. I've had a chance to look it overcarefully and learned some things I didn't know!

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Nancy Metz <nancy. metz @W. EDU>Guide for Working with Students in CrisisDecember 18, 2006 4:44:47 PM EST

ENGLISH @ LISTSERV.W. EDUNancy Metz <[email protected]>

Dear colleagues,On Reading Day the Instructor Concerns committee hosted a workshop on Students inCrisis led by Tom Brown of Student Atfairs and Chris Flynn, the new director of CookCounseling Center. Tom has since sent us an electronic copy of a very helpful resourcebook on the subject published by Student Atfairs. Denise has put it on our Faculty pageunder the heading "Guide for Working with Students in Crisis." I encourage you to take alook and to consult it when the new semester's problems inevitably crop up. I read it lastweek and learned some things I didn't know!

You'll find the link at the following address:

http ://www.faculty.english.vt.edu/

May your crises give way to holiday cheer.

best,

Nancy

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-Clark, LetitieCloyd, Bryan and ReneCraig, Patricia (family liaison for Letitie Clark)

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Gwaltney, GregHammaren, JohnHammaren, MarianHerbstritt, Mike and PeggyHill, Allen and TammyHilscher, ElizabethHilscher, EricLa Porte, Joseph and BarbaraLane, TraceyMcCain, David and SherryO'Neil, WiiliamOrtiz, Liselle Vega-CortezPeterson, Grafton and CelestePohle, Michael and TeresaPryde, Harry and KarenRead, Peterand CathySamaha, JosephSamaha. MonaSherman, TonySong Ly and Mui Lenh c/o Susan AngleSuratkal, Girish (for Minal Panchal)Turner, Paul and SusanWhite. David and Tricia

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shoocing at '/i:ginia Tec.:n / statement by president charl-es w. sieqer

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l]ere :ro came, ac rL- .E-^+^.ue facts we know:

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we will p:-oceed to contact tshe families of victims as i-dentities are available.A11 classes a.re cancelled and the universrty is c]osedThe universicy will open tomorrow ai g a.m, but classesThe police are currently staging the release of people

ror :ne rema:nd=r:or:hp t-ojl,..will be canceLled or T','a6A-:.

f rom campus b;;;il";;. ru=sucr!

-r'amir'ies wishing to reunite with the sE.udents are suggested toVirginia Tech. we are making plans for a convocation tomonord:i:"::l^::jiseum for rhe universiry conmuniry Eo come roseiher

meet at' the Inn at(Tuesday) at noon a.LLo begin t.o deal wic.:.

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rti\rJulta- r(udeMr. and Mrs. Harry Pryde77 Swartzel DriveMiddletown, NJ 07748

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-Brran 3loh,'r^.Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bluhm110 Jutland CoudStephens City,Ya22655

Ms. Patricia Craig5040 Craig RoadCocoa" FL32926-2526

Ms. Karen Gwaltney4207 Yillage Woods LaneChester, VA 23831

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Nash, Mary Beth

From: Owczarski, Mark

Sent: FridaY, MaY04,2007 11:16 AM

To: 'Jerry Marshall

Cc: Heidbreder, Kay; Nash, Mary Beth; Hincker, Larry

Subject RE: Photo for Criminology Book

Mr. Marshall-

.*-[-"o -..t.f

?),We can not accommodate your request. Student photos (found on a campus id, for example) are protected

information under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974(http://www. registrar. vt.edulrecords/fema. php).

Virginia Tech has not, and can not, provide this information to anyone other than to police investigators.

I hope you understand.

Mark OwczarskiDirector, News and InformationVirginia Tech

From: Jerry Marshall [mailto:[email protected]]Sen$ Friday, May 04, 2007 10:05 AMTo: Owczarski, M'ark

Subject Photo for Criminology Book

Dear Mark Owczarski,

I am contacting you as the Photo Editor for Criminotogy loday (5th Edition - H-0-1 3-51 3031 -x) a college ievel

text book by Piofessor Frank Schmalleger to be published by Pearson Education. To accompany text on gun

crime I would like to ask if you would consider providing me with a copy of the photo below of Cho Seung-Hui' I

had contacted the VSP and they indicated this photo was originally provided by your department.

I would very much appreciate it if you would please be so kind send me a high resolution digital photo file via e-

mail (it would be great if a jpeg or tiff of 300dpi of 3x5 inches or larger was available). My server can accept

attachments of up to 1Omb per e-mail.

I would appreciate if you were able to provide the photo by this Wednesday May gth, or sooner.

Please let me know the credit you would like to accompany the photo.

Thank you very much.

5/412007

Sincerely,

Jerry Marshall

Truift & Marshall29 Boutonville RoadSouth Salem, NY 10590USAP - 914-533-2997F -914-533-2979E - [email protected] - www. pictureresearching.com

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Jerry Cain

Nash, Mary Beth [[email protected]]

Thursday, May 03,2007 11:13AM

Office of the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Cc: Cain, Jerry

Subject: RE: Hui medical investigation

Good morning

We will treat this like an FOI request. The request will be denied, but in accordance with FOI provisions. JerryCain is handling all of those. I am copying him on this so that he will have the email and can respond.

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From: ffice of the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerSent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 8:50 AM

To: Nash, Mary BethSubjech FW: Hui medical investigation

Mary Beth,

Lisa \Mlkes asked me to forward this email to you.

Lisa RoyalCoordinator of Administrative AffairsOffice of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Oflicer

Sent:

To:

Virginia Tech (0147)312 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061Phone: (540) 231-5706Fax: (540) 231-4830Email: [email protected]

From: Office of the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerSent: Thursday, May 03,2007 8:43 AM

To: 'mike oavledis'Subject: RE: Hui medical investigation

We have forwarded your request for information to Legal Counsel.

Lisa RoyalCoordinator of Administrative AffairsOffice of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerVirginia Tech (0I47)312 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061Phone: (540) 231-5706Fax: (540) 23r-4830Email: lroyq!@r]!.edu

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From: mike pavledis [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 12:29 AMTo: Stump, ShannonSubJect Hui medical invesUga$on

Dear Chief,I am conducting a study on the Parasites link to unbalanced human behaviour. Therefore I seek whateverinfomration there may be available on suicides and extreme cases of violence.Most adult's systems fail to adequately manifest the same symptoms as that of children and I hope thatmy research may show that a large proportion of adult social violence and extreme depression may belinked to intestinal parasites.Should you have an autopsy report that may be relevant I would appreciate extracts ofanythingpertinent. Ifnot, could youplease consider conducting one inthis important case.

Thanks for your considerations.SincerelyMike C Pavledis35 Tribute Street Wes! @erth Suburb), Westem Australia, 6148

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Tue,Apr 24,2OO7 6:48 PM

Subject: RE: A few questions/heads ups...Date: Tuesday, APril24,2007 5:43 PM

From: Owczarski, Mark <[email protected]>To: Greg Esposito <[email protected]>Cc: "Hincker, Larry" <[email protected]>Conversation: A few questions/heads ups... u'*'hThanks, Greg.

l'll share your questions with Larry and work with him to figure out how best to respond.You've got a lot here!

Thanks for your continued support.

Mark

From : Greg Esposito fmailto :Greg. Esposito@roa noke.com]Sent: Tuesday, April24, 2007 5:27 PM

To: Owczarski, MarkSubject A few questions/heads ups...

Hey Mark,

Below is what I had written up before our phone conversation Tuesday. So I pass it alongelectronically so you have it allwritten up in one place.

For the first time since this whole thing happened I have some questions that don't need tobe answered today. So I thought it would be easier to email them to you. lf you could get

back to me sometime Wednesday to talk or direct me to people who could talk to me aboutthese things, I'd appreciate it.

1. First a general heads up. We're looking ahead to our graduation coverage - not sure if it'ssomething you folks have had the chance to sit down and thoroughly discuss yet given how

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crazy things are. But lwould expect this yea/s graduation ceremonies will be different thanpast years. I'm working on a couple of stories, one of which will essentially try to address thequestion of, "How do you move out from under the shadow of what happened and hold an

event that is usually a great celebration just a few weeks after such a tragedy?" Othercelebrations -- such as the capital campaign -- can be postponed. Graduation can't. ls theexisting graduation schedule the same as it was? Other changes to the ceremonies? I'd liketo talk to someone involved in the planning and replanning of graduation at some point in thenext couple of weeks.

2.l've been asked to reiterate my earlier request about arcess to President Steger. Ourphoto editor thinks having a photographer and reporter behind the scenes with Steger ongraduation day could provide our readers with some interesting insight. And yes, I realize agood portion of the swarm of media that left today will be back for commencement and manymay want the same access. Just relaying that request.

3. At some point, I would like to talk to someone about the initial 4/16 leadership meeting. I'd

like to know exactly who was in the room and what was discussed. lf the university is unableor unwilling to discuss this, I'd like that stated for the record.

4. I'd also like to talk to someone about an emergency meeting of the Board of Msitors heldon 4117. We'd like as many details of that as possible.

5. Although several early news accounts said Cho chained doors of Norris shut, we've beenhearing from multiple sources that someone with the university actually did this because ofthe high winds in the area. Apparently, in Norris, if you open one set of doors on a windy day,

the other set fly open. Again, if the university can't speak to this, I'd like that officially stated.(and l'll pass this on to our reporter at tomorrow's 1:30 press conference)

Thanks,

Greg

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Greg EspositoHi gher Education ReporterThe Roanoke TimesNew River Bureau110 Peppers Ferry Rd.Christiansburg, Ya. 24068540-381-1675 (phone)1-800-346-1234 ext.675 (toll free)540-381-1656 (fax)

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From:Sent:To:Gc:Subjec't:

Attachments:

Angle, SusanThursday, August 23, 2007 10:34 AM'Katrina G. Landon'Sanders, Kathy;'[email protected]'FW; Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund - Chinese translations of Final Protocol and Claim form forSong Ly and Mui LenhFTNAL F ROTOCOL.S.1 5. PROTOCOL-Traditional chinese.pdf; DECEASED CLAIM

FORM_Traditional Chinese,pdf

Hey, Katrina. This is the claim form (translated into Traditional Chinese) for Henh's parents to read

and sign. lt is crucial that they read and understand the document fully before signing anything.

Could you please make sure they receive this? | would also like for Manh or Chi to email me back to

confirm thai their parents have received this and if they need additional information before signing thepaperwork.

I went to the memorial dedication on Sunday and received the Hokie Stone on Henh's behalf' My

office manager, Kristin Alls Wallace, presented the stone to me. lt was a very emotional ceremony

but very well done and thoughtful. I would really like to personally give Manh the small memorial

stone since he is back at school now (the larger Hokie Stone - placed at the memorial site the first

week after 4-'16-07, has been placed in a wooden box and will be shipped to Henh's family). Would

you please ask Manh if he can email me and we can meet for a few minutes at my office so that I can

give'him the stone? Maybe he would come if you were with him. Do you have any day classes this

semester?

Also, Dr. Marilyn Hutchins, who is going to be the new family liaison out of the Recovery Office, will

be in contact with you very soon if she has not done so already. She will be coordinating any future

requests and answering questions the Ly's may have regarding updates or about the Hokie Spirit

MemorialFund.

Hope to see you around campus.

Susan

Dr. Susan Angle

Director

Services for Students With Disabilities

Virginia Tech

150 Henderson Hall (0185)

Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: 540-231-3788 Fax: 540-231-3232 TTY: 540-231-'1740

www.ssd.vt.edu

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The information in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. lt is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail

by anyone else is unauthorized. lf you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or any action taken oroinittdd is prohibited and may be unlaraArl. lf you believe that you have received this e-mail in enor, please contact the sender.

From : Camille Bi ros [mailto :cbiros@thefei nberggroup.@m]Senh Tuesday, August 21, 2007 5:32 PM

To: Angle, SusanCc Kathy M. SandersSubject Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund - Chinese translaUons of Final Protocol and CXalm form for Song Ly and Mui Lenh

Attached please find the traditional Chinese translations of the HSMF Final Protocol and Claim form. I assume you will beforwarding these documents to the family. lf you need me to send a hard copy, please let me know.

ThanksCamille Biros

E Camille S. BuosThe Feinberg Group, LLP1455 Pennsylvania Ave, NWSuite 390Washington, DC 20004

202/962-9282202/962-9290

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Mitchell, Terri ThomPsonThursday, August 23, 2007 9:06 AMSanders, KathyWilkes, Lisa; O'Rourke, KimFW: Communication with LilY Habtu

I think this is a matter for Ken Feinberg to address with the family, and we can provide copies of the contract and the

termination noiification if needed - let me know.

Thanks,Terri

Fromr Ratcliffe, DonnaSent: Wednesday, August 22' 2007 5:43 PM

To: Sanders, KathyCc: Mitchell, Terri ThomPsonSubject: Communication with Lily Habtu

Kathy,

Below you wilt find the email I sent to Lily Habtu after our conversation yesterday, She had asked this

qr"rtion after going to Mr. Feinberg's meeting, but we could not tell her because we did not know the final

protocol.

We can talk more about this "issue" but some background includes that:- When Lily and her father we in great distress in the hospital (I can give you details), I traveled to

Fairfax INbVA hospital and spent two days "advocating" for them with the Hosp. administrator, his

secretary, the social wod(ers, the insurance case worker, the doctors, etc. It was very intense' but Ifelt that they received what they wanted and needed as a result'

- It was clear that a lot of work was needed to assist this family during this very distressful time, so Imade many phone calls to locate someone who would work closely with the Habtu family to assist

them as she was being discharged (after 5 weeks of hospitalization) and move into her recovery at

home. I did find such an agency (it was difficult to find them)- Terri Mitchell was in agreement to enter into a contractual agreement with Advanced Care

Managemenf Inc. to provide such Services. She has a copy of that document. Of course we moved

forwaid with the approval of Lily and her father (I spoke to both about the benefits, services, and

resources available to them through his agency and their personnel)

- Barbara Lopez, a private social worker, has worked closely with Lily and her family over the past 3

months.- On August 17 a letter was written by Kevin Sullivan to Advanced Care Management to terminate the

contrait (with a 30 day notice), as required by the contract. (Terri Mitchell can supply a copy of this

for you). Their last bili needs io be received by W no later than Sept 20th.

The issue? When talking to Lily yesterday, she is unhappy that the bills for these seruices are being deducted

ftom her total sum. She expressed that she thought that the University* was paying for this and that she was

concemed because she has so many current and upcoming bills to pay. She stated "I did not sign anything to

agree to this." I told her that I had asked a few times over the past couple months if she found Barbara's

s6rvices helpful to her and she replied, "Yes, she has been helpful, but I could have been doing some of these

things myself." I think the bottom line is that she never thought that she was "spending her own money" for

thesi services and, thus, might have made diffurent decisions if she had known. Of course I didn't know how

all of this would have turned out either. (I think it would have been less controversial for her if she received

the original $75K without deductions' Do you know what I mean?)

I hope that either she will make arrangements to meet with Ken Feinberg or that he will initiate a meeting

with her. I think she could speak on her own behalf better than I can.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss,

Regards, Donnax Iiold her that the University would pay for this; of course I was talking about the HSM Fund and clarified

this in later conversations.

Donna Cassell RatcliffeDirector, Career Services

Career Services Building (0128)

Virginia TechBlacksburg, V A' 24061540-23r-8077540-23t-6241cassell.ratcliffe@r.t.eduwww.career.vt.edu

Fromr Ratcliffe, Donna

Sentr Wednesday, August 22,2007 5;21 PM

To: 'Elilta Habtu'Subject Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund

Dear Lily,

It was so great to see you, your parents/ aunt and cousin on Sunday. I hope that your weekend visit tocampus was a good time for catching up with friends and attending events.

As requested, I am going to summarize our conversation yesterday regarding your question: Will the bills paid

by Virginia Tech's Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund (HSMF) for the seruices that Barbara Lopez, of Advanced Care

Management, Inc. (ACM, Inc.), has provided you be deducted from the your Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund

allotment?

In the Virginia Tech Victim Assistance Program Final Program Final Protocol sent to you on August 15h by Ken

Feinberg, you Wll find item H. in the Process and Procedures section, which states "The total amount ofreimbursements for expenses previously paid to a claimant or on behalf of the claimant or respective victim

will be deducted from the amount allocated to the claimant under the Protocol. " According to this statement

the answer to your question is "yes." The bill paid for seruices provided to you by Babara Lopez will be

deducted from amount stated in the protocol'

you will recall that in May I spoke to both you and your father about the types of seruices and resources thatwould be made available to you through the Advanced Care Management Inc. With your agreement Virginia

Tech entered into a contract with them to assist you as you developed plans for your discharge from Mount

Vernon Hospital and your recovery at home, It has been through the kind gifts of so many (to the Hokie Spirit

Memorial Fund) that we have been paying for the services of Barbara Lopez ofAdvanced Care Management,

Inc.

I also mentioned to you yesterday that the contract required a 30 day notice to terminate the contract. Once

the final HSMF protocol was made public on August 156 , the University sent a letter on Friday, August 17h toJoan Richardson, President of Advanced Care Management, Inc. stating that the final billing of any additional

seruices provided to you is to be sent to Virginia Tech prior to September 20.h That bill will be paid soon

thereafter.

Lily, it is clearly your decision whether you continue seruices with ACM, Inc. You can speak to Barbara Lopez

or Joan Richardson about this - 703-706-9595.

In addition, Lily, you might consider meeting with Mr. Ken Feinberg who developed this protocol. He is very

willing to meet any and all victims (claimants). If you would like to express you concerns regarding thisdecision, he is most interested in meeting with you. He is located in the DC area'

In the protocol sent to you on August 15th it states in item B of the Process and Procedures section"...Individual claimants may continue to request a face-to-face personal meeting (or telephonic meeting) withthe Fund Administrator before the final processing of the claims is completed. These meetings will be

scheduled before the individual claim is processed and will not serye to alter this Final Protocol or any

allocation set fofth in this Protocol, Requests to meet with the Funds Administrator should be sent by email toKathy Sanders of W ([email protected]) or by telephone (540-23L-4I42)'"

Best Regards, Donna

Donna Cassell RatcliffeDirector, Career Services

Career Services Building (0128)Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA 24061540-231-8077540-231-6241cassell. [email protected]

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Lionberger, Ghuck D

From: Governors Update Mailing List [[email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, April 19,2007 3:16 PM


Subject: Governor's News Release

FORIMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19,2007

Contact:Phone:

Cell Phone:

Internet:

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIAOlJice of the Governor

Timothy M. KaineGovernor

Kevin Hall(804) 225-4260(804) 393-9406

www.governor.virginia.gov

GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES PAIIELWILL INDEPENDENTLY REVIEW VIRGINIA TECH TRAGEDY

- Retired State Police Superintendent Massengill will lead panel -RICHMOND - Govemor Timothy M. Kaine today provided additional information on the scope and timeline of theindependent review of the circumstances surrounding Monday's tragedy at Virginia Tech. The review panel, which willbe led by retired Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gerald Massengill, also will include former U.S. Secretaryof Homeland Security Tom Ridge, and nationally-recognized experts in higher education and mental health also haveagreed to serve.

"I appreciate the willingness of these individuals to lend their time and expertise to this critically importantreview of the recent terrible events at Tech," Govemor Kaine said. "This panel will provide a thoughtful, objectiveanalysis of the circumstances leading up to, during, and immediately after Monday's honible events. What we learncould result in fresh ideas that will help bolster the safety of ow young people on campuses in communities across thecounfy.o'

Govemor Kaine said the panel would begin its work as soon as possible, and it is anticipated a preliminaryleview could be completed by this fall.

The Govemor announced these panel members today. Additional members could be announced later:

Retired Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gerald Massengill will chair the panel. He led the state'slaw-enforcement response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon in Northern Virginia and the 2002 sniperattacks. Massengill retired in 2003 after 37 years in the Virginia State Police, and came out of retirement in 2005 toserye as interim director of the Departrnent of Game and Inland Fisheries for 18 months.

Tom Ridge served as the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2003-2005). He previously served as

Govemor of Pennsylvania (1995-2001) and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1983-1995). He currentlyconsults on a variety ofnational and international issues.

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Gordon Davies served as Director for the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia for 20 years (1977-

1997).He previously served as President ofthe Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (1998-2002), and

recently directed a project to improve state higher education policy making.

Roger L. Depue, Ph. D., has over 20 years experience at the FBI, most recently as Administrator at the FBINational Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime. Depue is the founder, past president and CEO of The AcademyGroup, Inc., a forensic behavioral sciences services business for consultation, research, haining, and investigation ofaberrant and violent behavioral problems.

Aradhana A. ooBela'o Sood, M.D., FAACAP is Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Medical Directorof the Virginia Treatnent Center for Children at VCU Medical Center.

Dr. Marcus L. Martin is the Assistant Dean for the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia. He is

also a professor in the Departrnent of Emergency Medicine. Martin previously served as the Chairman for the HealthSystem at the University of Virginia, Department of Emergency Medicine.

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Lionberger, Chuck D


Sent: Thursday, APril 19, 2007 3:16 PM


Subject: Governor's News Release

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGIIVIA

FORIMMEDIATE RTLEASEApril 19,2007

Contact:Phone:Cell Phone:

Internet:

Office of the Governor


Kevin Hall(804) 22s-4260(804) 393-e406

www.governor.virginia.gov

GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES PANELWILL INDEPENDENTLY REVIEW VIRGINIA TECII TRAGEDY

- Retired State Police Superintendent Massengill will lead panel -RICHMOND - Govemor Timothy M. Kaine today provided additional information on the scope and timeline of theindependent review of the circumstances surrounding Monday's tragedy at Virginia Tech. The review panel, which willbe led by retired Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gerald Massengill, also will include former U.S. Secretaryof Homeland Security Tom fudge, and nationally-recognized experts in higher education and mental health also haveagreed to serve.

"I appreciate the willingness of these individuals to lend their time and expertise to this critically importantreview of the recent terrible events at Tech," Governor Kaine said. "This panel will provide a thoughtful, objectiveanalysis of the circumstances leading up to, during, and immediately after Monday's horrible events. What we learncould result in fresh ideas that will help bolster the safety of our young people on campuses in communities across thecountry."

Govemor Kaine said the panel would begin its work as soon as possible, and it is anticipated a preliminaryreview could be completed by this fall.

The Govemor announced these panel members today. Additional members could be announced later:

Retired Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gerald Massengill will chair the panel. He led the state's

law-enforcement response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon in Northem Virginia and the 2002 sniperattacks. Massengill retired in 2003 after 37 years in the Virginia State Police, and came out ofretirement in 2005 toserve as interim director of the Departnent of Game and lnland Fisheries for 18 months.

Tom Ridge served as the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2003-2005). He previously served as

Governor of Pennsylvania (1995-2001) and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1983-1995). He currentlyconsults on a varietv of national and international issues.

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1997).He previously served as President of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (1998-2002), and

recently directed a project to improve state higher education policy making'

Roger L. Depue, Ph. D., has over 20 years experience at the FBI, most recently as Administrator at the FBINational Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime. Depue is the founder, past president and CBO of The Academy

Group, Inc., a forensic behavioral sciences services business for consultation, research, fraining, and investigation ofaberrant and violent behavioral problems.

Aradhana A. 'oBela" Sood, M.D., FAACAP is Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Medical Directorof the Virginia Treatment Center for Children at VCU Medical Center.


also a professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Martin previously served as the Chairman for the Health

System at the University of Virginia, Department of Emergency Medicine.

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Lionberger, Ghuck D

From : Govemors Update Mailing List [[email protected]]

Sent: ThursdaY, APril 19,2007 3:16 PM


Subjecfi Govemor's News Release

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19,2007

Contact:Phone:

Cell Phone:

Internet:



Kevin HalI(804) 22s-4260(804) 393-9406

www.governor.virgialaggY

GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOTJNCES PANELWILL INDEPENDENTLY REVIEW VIRGINIA TECH TRAGEDY

- Retired State Police Superintendmt Massengill will lead panel -

RICHMOI\D - Govemor Timothy M. Kaine today provided additional information on the scope and timeline of the

independent review of the circumstances surrounding Monday's bagedy at Virginia Tech. The rwiew panel, which willbe led by retired Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gerald Massengill, also will include former U.S. Secretary

of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, and nationally-recognized expefts in higher education and niental health also have

agreed to serye.

"I appreciate the willingness of these individuals to lend their time and expertise to this critically important

review of the recent terrible events at Tech," Governor Kaine said. "This panel will provide a thoughtful, objective

analysis of the circumstances leading up to, during, and immediately after Monday's horrible events. What we learn

could result in fresh ideas that will help bolster the safety of our young people on campuses in communities across the

country."

Governor Kaine said the panel would begin its work as soon as possible, and it is anticipated a preliminaryreview could be completed by this fall.

The Governor announced these panel members today. Additional members could be announced later:

Retired Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gerald Massengill will chair the panel. He led the state's

law-enforcement response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon in Northern Virginia and the 2002 sniper

attacks. Massengill retired in 2003 after 37 years in the Virginia State Police, and came out of retirement in 2005 to

serve as interim director of the Departrnent of Game and Inland Fisheries for 18 months

Tom Ridge served as the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Secwity (2003-2005). He previously served as

Govemor of Pennsylvania (1995-2001) and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1983-1995). He currently

consults on a variety of national and international issues.

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1997).He previously served as President ofthe Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (1998-2002), and

recently directed a project to improve state higher education policy making.

Roger L. Depue, Ph. D., has over 20 years experience at the FBI, most recently as Administrator at the FBINational Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime. Depue is the founder, past president and CEO of The Academy

Group, lnc., a forensic behavioral sciences services business for consultation, research, training, and investigation ofaberrant and violent behavioral problems.

Aradhana A. "Bela'o Sood, M.D., FAACAP is Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychianry and Medical Director

of the Virginia Treatnent Center for Children at VCU Medical Center.


also a professor in the Departrnent of Emergency Medicine. Martin previously served as the Chairman for the Health

System at the University of Virginia, Department of Emergency Medicine.

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Areas to discuss for June 20 meetins at VTech

Flinchum, Wendell

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From: Schaenman, [email protected]]

Sent: Friday, June 15,2007 11:20 AM

To: Flinchum, Wendel,

Cc: Gerald Massengill; Dr. Roger L. Depue

Subject Areas to discuss for June 20 meeting at Wech

Chief Fletchum

We appreciate your past meetings with us and all of your department's efforts and those of Blacksburg police too.

We wanted toletyou know some of the questions and topics we have forourJune 20 meeting. Col Massengill,Dr. Roger Depue, and myself are scheduled to meet with you at 1 :30PM till about 3. . We understand that theBlacksburg chief is also scheduled, to be there through your coordination. We would like to have perhaps twoother officers who were on the scene, especially the head of the group that led the first assault team in.

We will be meeting with the University physical security and lT committees that same morning, and with a groupof VT staff who were on the third floor of Norris after meeting with you.

The general idea is to get more details on the timeline and substance of the police response. Clarifying that helpsreduce sorne of the questions people have been raising.

The questions below are not in priority order, and are excerpts and edits from emails we have been sending toeach other on the panel and staff. Any that are already answered in documents can just be emailed orhanded to us, since there is a lot to cover. We are sending these so we can use the time efficiently. Anyyou can answer ahead of time would be great.

Assume that anything noi obviously sensitive will be potentially used in the report. We need to get the factsstraight. We do not have to quote individuals, especially on opinions for improvements.

Hope this is helpful to you.

Phil SchaenmanPanel staff director

Questions and topics to discuss

We would like to exnlore some of l.hera.e l'l r.' r^ral I - -raani nnr'l t-r:ininrr rhocnf nrccmanj- :crcnr'i ac . l_h i ncrc rrra /-rrr

We would like to discuss command andvorr cnnrrf i natp f he rcsnr:nsc f n knr;q;done. Any communications issues andPre-planning for shooti-ngs on campus

things that appeared to workedreLationships wiuh other fawDass-on as thinqs that work.

confrol of the incident; how didwho was where and what was beingproblems you have i-dentif ied.and in Tech buil-dinqs

Timeline

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Exactly how and when the police responded, organized, broke in and attacked during the active shooting. Alsothe effect of the earlier alert.

The timeline from the receipt of the first call at Norris Hall to the point that the shooter was known to be alone anddead.

Include: Where were the ofiicers responding from in the groups who first got to the building? \Mtich departments,which ranks, what did those first arriving do, who communicated what to whom? .Did a group assemble, decideon a olan. and send 2-3 officers to each of the three known entrances? 1 minute?? Seconds? , Or did the firstofficers on the scene advance on their own immediatelv and then others went elsewhere as they arrived?

Were they campus or Blacksburg officers (l believe both)- any others?

How long did it take for the several officers who actually tried to get into the building to arrive.? The timelinepresented said three minutes, but was that for the first car on the scene? How long did it take for the group to

assemble who assaulted the building?

\Nhen was the ERT called and when did they respond?

Confirm=-no entry tools carried normally in any cars but the ERT.Confirm- no building plan requested immediately; it is available from ERT vehicle via fire department, but no timeto get the information to the scene before the assault began.

Were there radio communications between the groups entering the building on the three entrances?

lnside the building

Once the lock was shot away from the maintenance door, how many officers entered, and what did they do? How

long from breaking in to shooting end? How long to get to the shooter? Was it 8 or 9 minutes from call to Cho

shobting himself? Some reports say 8, some 9. Measuring from different points?

How long was the incident in progress before someone called it in ? Best estimate.

Were police wearing vests who made entry?

The third floor at NorrisSee the letter we received from the engineering college media spokesperson who was one of those on the third

floor. She and others in the dean's otfice groupwas not happy with the directions given by the police.. Was there

a guard provided to the group from the dean's office ordered to get out of the building? Were they ordered t0

leave from an exit that was still locked?

Did the police know of the auditorium entrance that the dean's group used to get out?

Opin ions

lf the university tocked down in the sense of canceling classes and asking people to stay indoors in their dorm, ormore radically lock in place immediately with all people staying in their classrooms or dorrns or other buildings is iteven possible to lock al buildings?) , would it have changed the result? Would it have disrupted Cho's plan orwould he have waited until alert ended, and gone into action the next day? Would he have likely been discoveredby the investigation of the dorm in that time period?

I believe no one who saw him before the event saw anything suspicious-just a back pack and a coat. So it isprobably unlikely he would have been reported.

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lf the first person who spotted the locked door reported it, would police have responded as an emergency? How

many minutes saved?

Relation of first dorm killing to the rest.

How long would it have taken to discover Cho was the shooter in the first dorm double homicide? Would canvas

of peoplS seen near the building have found him? Of course lt was totally different to have his picture and ask

aftbr the fact than to ask peopljwho they saw around the building . lf someone had identified him as being near,

could his dorm have been searched? Hecould have been questioned if known to be outside the dorm that

morning, but probably no grounds to search his room ? Or would the police have looked at records of "disturbed

feople;'on campus is rouiine procedure, and have gotten to him sooner or later. He had been in the police files

ior harassment and had been taken for mental problems to be examined in the counseling center, and had been

reported to the academic side as well.

Early Alert.

Should the police have the authority to send an alert to the students directly instead of going through the

university administration for a crime with a gunman on the loose?

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Hincker, Larry

From: Richard Benson [[email protected]]

Sent: FridaY, June 01,2007 6:42 PM

To: Crawford, Barbara; Perkins, Linda; Nystrom, Lynn; hincker@vt'edu

Subject The Future of Nonis Hall and the College of Engineering

Attachments: To President Steger About the Future of Nonis Hall and the College of Engineering.pdf

Barbara, Linda, LYnn, Larry:

Below is a message, inctu<ting an attachment, that I would like to go out firstthing-Tuesday-moming to the.faculty,

;t"tr, il";5|t golrci memueE, and Student Engineers' Councilrnembers of the College oj.epi,19ef n9, t-arW

ffi;k;r, who"is also receiving this e-mail message, advises the Tuesday morning timing. He believes it isHinCkef, WhO iS alSO fgcelvlng InlS g-mall message, aqvlses Ule I uesuay lrrerrrrrrV rlrrnrrY. I re vsrrsvs.' I ro

irpottant tor tne Cottege of Engineering to hearirom.me b9fory the press.relea:e f it.1?1o-1tl-"ll:::9f".i""rp"tio. ot ttontsiall by t-ne Oepa--rtment of Engineering Science and Mechanics. The press release is due

io 6oli i"t"r on Tuesday. Compticdting matters ls tnat t wilt be Washington, D.C. on Monday and Tuesday.

please remember that until Tuesday morning my attached letter must be treated as confidential.

Lynn, in addition to assisting with the distribution^to the COE Advisory Board members, could I also ask you to get

ttie tetter to members of th;student Engineers' Council? | want to work with the SEC leaders in lieu of writing

directly to all 7,000+ of our engineering students'

Lvnn. I mav need vour help on another matter. You will recall that our Advisory Board declared that they would

.ir"brt pr6sident'steqer dn whatever decision he made about Norris Hall, and then communicate that

;;;;;;r"r't6 the C6mmittee of '100. lf past practice is a guide, I expect that Kenton Meland (He's the.chair for

" "nil"lon!"r, right?) will approach you for assistance in writing the letter.

-You may w?nllo give.some tho.ught to

that letter over the weexenci is t believe it will be important to glt the Board's communication to the committee of

100 as fast as Possible.

Larry, my attached letter to President Steger may g.ive you sime insight on.the deliberations that led up to the

Oeciiion'on Norris Hall, and it may give y6u som'e ihoulnts for inclusion in the press release (which already reads

fine).

Feel free to write/call me on the weekend with any questions or advice. I'll be checking e-mail. My cell phone

number is 540-230-5380.

Thanks.

Dick

Copy to Ed Nelson

To: Members of the College of Engineering Facul$, Staff, Advisory Board'

and Student Engineers' CouncilFrom: Richard C. Benson, Dean of Engineering, Torgersen ChairDate: TuesdaY, June 5,2007Subject The Futirre of Norris Hall and the College of Engineering

Later today, the University will announce the phased reoccupation of Norris Hall by the Department of .E;l]ffidd 6J"n""lnO'fvfechanics. This is'obviously a decision of great significance to the College of-niin"erini.

In the days following April 16th ! .nao !!e opportunity to hearfrom many of you conceming the path

ioriarO tor-tt'e Collegaof gngintErin'g. President Stegeralso reteived advice from many in the extended Virginia

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Tech family; including me. Prior to this weekend's meeting of the Board of Visitors, President Steger asked me tosummarize my thoughts in a letter. I was glad to do that, and I attach the letter here for your consideration and

comment.

As key decisions are made -- and the phased reoccupation of Norris Hall is such a decision -- we can

increasingly shift our energy to the attainments of our goals as a college. In the last month and a half it has

become apparent that tnis 6ollege has enormous reseryes of strength. I couldn't be prouder of our faculty, staff,

students, iiumni and friends, and I have never felt more assured of our future success. Thank you so much for allyou have done and will continue to do to carry this college forward.

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Hincker, Larry

From: lshwar K. Puri [[email protected]]

Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 11:29 AM

To: Hincker, Larry

Cc: Siburt, Paul; Bracken, Anne-Marie

Subject Re: names of a few labs

Here are the names of the ESM laboratories, Larry - Ishwar

Fluid Mechanics LaboratoryTowing Tank Facility (one of few in the nation)Mechanical Behavior of Materials LaboratoryBiomechanics Laboratories (four labs related to a variety of biomechanics, biomechanics and human

stability and locomotion)Composite Materials Laboratories (three labs developing innovative composite materials among fewsuch in the nation)Fuel Cell LaboratoryMultiphysics Research Group Laboratory (focuses on nanoscale and microscale transport phenomena,

one offew in the nation)Adhesion Science Laboratory (one of few in the world)

The Concrete Testing Laboratory is a Civil Engineering Lab.

On Jun 5,2007, at 10:47 AM,'Hincker, Lary wrote:

Got some names for the labs in addition to thebtw - is concrete a CEE?

Lany Hincker

Associate Vice President

University Relations

Virginia Tech

314 Burruss Hall


540 231 5396

concrete lab and the hydraulics/fluid mechanics lab...

a ta l', nA1wloltwwt

Hincker


Mr. Hin cker,

I am a Virginia Tech College ofwas shocked and saddened bY theabout Virginia Tech since then.

[email protected], June 05, 2007 5:15 [email protected] Hall announcement

Engineering alumnus (MSE '05r '06) . Like everyone e1se, fevents of April 16. I've been keeping a close eye on news

f was pleased co see that the Universicy has decided to reopen Norr is Hal-I. I agree thatit wouid be difficult to hol-d classes there, but I also think it would be inappropriate topermanently close it or tear j-t down. I fike the compromise solution of letting peopletack into iheir labs and offices and gradually converting the classroom space to more labsand offices.

I wanted tO let the administration know that I support the decision,Blacksburg the best.

SincereIY,

Matt Lynch

251 10th St. NwApt. C309AtIanta, GA 30318

T wish you all in


Dear Colleagues,

As you may know, f mustnanoscale self assemblYTexas at Austin. I will

lshwar K. Puri [[email protected]]Tuesday, June 05, 2007 3:19 PMCase, Scott; Haij, Muhammad; Nathan L. PostHincker, Larry; Benson, RichardMedia Interviews - Reoccupation of Norris Hall

leave Bfacksburg tomorrow to provide a keynote lecture on theof materiafs at the McMat 2007 conference at the University ofreturn to campus on Friday morning. Thank you for agreeing to

meet with the media in mY absence.

I want to convey and reinforce that the only day the media has to visit Norris is cn June

14. you may fa-e requests to visit individual .Laboratories. Such requests most likeLywill not be for tne purpose of furthering the dissemination of ESM research but couldindelibly tl-e our scirolarship to the tragic events of April 15 alone' Therefore, pleasedo not accede to requests mabe to visit our ESM laboratories after June 14' Any in thenedia making such requests should be referred back to Larry Hincker.

Thank Vou, T shwar

Hincker

Larry. FYI .

Sent from my Goodlink synchronized handheld (www' good'com) Ox

-----Original Message-----From: John Beach frnailto: jbeach@vt ' edu]Sent: Thursday, June O'7, 200"7 01:46 PM Eastern Standard Tirne

To: ElveY, Wi 1l iamCc: Lafon, Mi keSubject: Norris, Whiteboards, etc.

Mike called me today and wanted me to fook at tfre finished condition of thewhi teboard/waIl work in Norrjs.

I found the work and associated appearance to be very good, even better than what Iobserved before we installed the new boards. However, there are still some visibleimperfections in some of the CMU wall surfaces, secondary to the mounting of the oldblackboards and outside the perimeter of the new whiteboards, which are slightly smallerthan the old units. This condition, as you know, has absolutely nothing to do with theevents of APril 16.

a bad condition, but I did want to update you' It might beof this matter before the press tour next week in order thatto any related inquiries.

From:Sent:To:Gc:Subject:

I don't bel-ieve that this iswise to afert Larry Hinckerhe js in Position to respond

John

Elvey, \MlliamThursday, June 07, 2007 1:56 PMHincker, LarryBeach, JohnFW: Nonis, Whiteboards, etc.

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From: [email protected]

Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 7:33 AM


Subject Yes! Take Back Norris!

As a..parent' l'm glad to hear that Virginia_Tech is going to 'take back" Noffis, revive it to a living, workingbuilding and incorporate it back into the Virginia Tech iiving purpose. Like so many of membe[ of the \focommunity that survive this tragic event, I'm glad to hear ol irloiris' survival.

Cho's violenl.act took may bright minds and lives from the Hokie Nation, but it did not destroy it. I'm glad it didnot destroy Nonis, and applaud the restriction of access to the building.

I also applaud the Virginia Tech's thoughts about the students grieving and fears. I know it will be difficult formany students to be confined in any classroom and especiallyihose i-n Norris. Summer and Fall will be a timefor those who haven't re-entered the classroom to do sb again.

Jacquie CollinsHokie Parent

See what's free at ROL.com.

5/2007

From:Sent:To:Subiect:

Elvey, \MlliamTuesday, June 05, 2007 2:36PMHincker, LarryFW FW: cost of repairs to date

Larry: FYI below as discussed for your discretionary use.

Thanks,Bitl

A rough estimate of costs would be the work with \A/EL to-date, including:

cost of clean up (i.e. bioremediation of both AJ and Norris): $310kcost to restore 2nd floor hallway: $46kcost to restore 2nd floor classrooms: $61kSUB TOTAL $417K

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From: Albert, Joseph

Sent: Wednesday,June13,20079:33AM

To: Hincker, Larry

Subject RE: Information

Larry,

The total will be 18.

Joey

Captain J. C. AlbertOperations DivisionVirginia Tech PoliceStenett Facilities Complex (0523)Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540-231-1249

From: Hincker, La rrySent: Wednesday, June

To: Albert, Joseph13,2007 8:35 AM

Subject: RE: Information

Joey... so that includes not just you, but Wendell and anyone else who might have escorted the families??

Larry HinckerAssociate Vice PresidentUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Bunuss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 [email protected]

wvitq#,,?#"*

From: Albert, JosePh

Sent: Wednesday, June 13,2007 8:10 AM

To: Hincker, LarrySubject: Information

Larry,

you asked me yeslerday how many of the injured/deceased victims and/or families we have taken back into Norris Hall.

Approximately 14

Joey

Captain J. C. AlbertOperations DivisionVirginia Tech PoliceSterrett Facilities Complex (0523)Blacksburg, Mrginia 24061540-231-1249

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Evans, Susan


[email protected], September 10,2007 8:50 AMMultiple recipientsProvost Update September 10,2007

Monday, september LO, 2Oo7

Col leagues ,

on behalf of Presidents Charles steger, I have convened andtso develop recommendatsions for the future use of the sevenfloor fron! wing of Norris Hal1. The tsask force membershipstudents, and administraEors who represent broad university

will chair an ad hoc task forceformer cl-assrooms on the secondincludes faculty, staff,interests and are sensitive to

force is to seek inDutt.he impact of the April 16 tragedy. The charge tso the taskregarding potentiat uses of the specified space in Norrismake recommendations.

HaIl, review proposals, and co

The task force is adwisory to President steger as he prepares to finalize a decision abou!the allocalion of space in Norris HalL.

The amount of assignable space is approximateLy 4,500 eq. ft. The remainder of Norris Ha1l(approximatsely 35,OOO sq. fc.) is occupied by the College of Engineering programs. andincludes academic and administrative offices, laboratories, storage and supportfacj-Iities, and computer rooms. The specified rooms will not be reassigned to thelr formeruse, nor will they be a sj-tse for a public memorial or museum commemoraLj-ng the April 16tragedy. The task force will consider issues of scope, cost, impact, programmicrelationships. the strategic plan. long-term vision, access, security, elc. in consideringproposals. Because Che rooms under consideration are contiguous with the otsher spaces, theinfrastructure issueg and potential uses musts take the j-mpac! on the entire building intoaccounc.

I am pleasedto Ewo pagesand proposals .

etc . ) wil-l be

tso announce that the task force is accepting pre-proposals at this time (onewith an emphasis on ideas and concepts) . We welcome and encourage all ideas

Fu1ly developed proposals (i.e., architectural- renderings, costs estj-mates,requested selectively aftser initial reviews. when submitting a pre-proposal,

* Provide the scope and programmatic relationships of the project;* Include a single contact person and contact informat.ion (e-maiI, phone, addresE) -

Submissions must be postmarked or hand-delivered by September 30, 2007. We have alreadyreceived a number of informal suggestions and we will contact everyone who has alreadyoffered ideas. We wiLl also be sending letters t'o the families of victims. Fax or e-mailsubmj-ssions will- not be accepted. Please mail- submissions to:

Office of tshe ProvostVirginia Tech2l-0 Burruss HalI (0132)Blacksburg, VA 24O6LAttention: Norris Half Task Force

Thank you,

Mark G . lilcNameeUniversitn Provost and Vice President for Academi-c Affairs

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Hincker, Larry

From: Ed Nelson [[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 9:03 AM

To: O'Rourke, Kim, Puri, lshwar; Hurst, Z. Scott; Elvey, \Mlliam; Wilkes, Lisa; Hanna, Dixon; Hincker,Larry; Flinchum, Wendell

Cc: Breeding, Charlotte

Subject: RE: Thursday morning meeting confirmation

Dear Commiftee Members:

I've updated our outline with the information that I have so far. Please see that update below. I would appreciateany editing you think is appropriate.

Later this morning I plan to meet with Paul Siburt and Dave Simmons from ESM. l'll have the transition plan forESM incorporated into this plan by mid-afternoon.

Thanks for all of your help!

Ed

Preparation for Re-Opening to begin on June l8

o Completion of family visits by Wednesday, June 6, 2007o Wendell Flinchum will coordinate visits of student families.o Kevin Granata's office has been cleaned out by his family.o Ishwar Puri will coordinate the cleanout of Liviu Librescu's office with his family. The goal

is to have Liviu Librescu's office cleaned out by June 6,2007.

o Safety inspectionso Bill Elvey has confirmed that all inspections are complete. The inspections included health

and safety, building code, fire, etc.

r Securing sensitive areas

o The Nonis Hall interior doors are all functional with working locks.

o A Hokie Passport swipe card system will be installed on the three exterior doors by the

beginning of the Fall 2007 semester. Bill Elvey is obtaining an estimate for the cost of the

installation.o A private security firm, already under contract, will continue to provide security to Norris

Hall through mid July 2007, or longer as necessary.

o Painting of second floor classroomso Partial renovation of the second floor classrooms is complete and has included removing the

floor tile, installing solid-core doors and new locks, removing all items (chalk boards,

pictures, posters) from the walls, and replacing the lighting.o Further renovation of the classrooms, including covering the walls with a spray paint or

stucco, will be complete by June I l. The EVP has authorized funding for this flutherrenovation.

e Complete repair/painting of stairwells'

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The Bumrss-side stairwell has been completely renovated with new paint and flooring.

There is one ceiling tile that needs to be replaced and it will be replaced by June 11,2007The crash bars on the three exterior doors will be replaced with flat bars by June 11, 2007.

Renovation of hallways

o The hallway on the 2nd floor (classroom wing) has been renovated with new floor tile and

new lighting.

o The existing floor tile in the hallways on the 2td and3rd floors will be replaced, so that they

match the new tile just installed on the 2nd floor. New lighting will also be installed in those

hallways. The 2nd and 3td floor hallways were painted in the recent past. It does not appear

necessary to repaint the walls in those hallways.

Removal of perimeter fencingo The perimeter fending will begin to be removed on June 4,2007.

be completely removed by June 8,2007.The perimeter fencing will

Private tour for Engineering faculty, staff, and students (with counselors on hand)

o The committee decided that we would not conduct a private tour for engineering faculty,

staffand students.

Media accesso Larry Hincker will coordinate a tour for the media of the renovated space in Nonis Hall

during the week of June I l.

Identify resources requiredo Bill Elvey is oUtaidng an estimate of the costs of these renovations.

Identify responsible individuals/offi ces

From: O'Rou rke, Kim lmailto :[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, May 29,2007 10:50 AM

To: Nelson, Ed; Puri, Ishwar; Hurst, Z, Scotq Elvey, Wlliam; Wlkes, Lisa; Hanna, Dixon; Hincker' Larry;

Flinchum, WendellCc; Breeding, CharlotteSubject: Thursday morning meeting confi rmation

All: I was able to reserve the President's Board Room for Thursday moming at 9:00. Just in

case we need the time, I reserved it until 11:00.

Kim

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Sent: Wednesday, June 13,2007 5:02 PM

To: Hincker, Larry

Subject norris stuf

According to Bill ElveY

$320,000 for the initial clean up of Nonis and West AJ

lnitial clean up work completed by W.E.L. Inc of Concord, Virginia.

$10,000 to relocate facul$ offices to McBryde

$7,000 to move Dean of COE office

$3,000 to replace crash bars on all doors

$75,OOO to "put back togethef' second floor classrooms, asbestos abatement, first and third floor hallways(Burruss wing)

Beginning Tuesday, June 19, $60,000 to returbish rest of building.

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News and Information

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Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 10:46 AMTo: Puri, lshwar

Cc: Nelson, Ed; O,Rourke, Kim; \Mlkes, Lisa; Benson, RichardSubJect: RE: Nonis reopening

lshwar,

ffJi,#i#S:.kind words' I fullv understand the difficult and momentous decisions you, Dick, and Ed must

And yes' I do now need to call upon that favor. The news release will be issued sometime Tuesday morning.This likely will make significant n'ews either rueso'ay afternoon or wednesday. r may need you to assist me wmedia interviews to conteltualize the decision-

we have addressed manv of the decision factors in bo.th our Nonis Reoccupation ptan and the news release.But media-particularlv bioadcast media - like to get it fror .or*" .ror-Jio iie a"cision. lt would be helpful,for example, if }/ou are interviewed, to explain *i'tlls napp"n; ioGli;; oi "ir

tnor" grad students... many ofwhom are waiting to finish their theses so tnat tnev Ln get to their first jobs.. . .or to those faculty members whohave been essentially unable to fully function as td"thers, researchers,'or grad student advisors with limited orno a@ess to their laboratories and offices. we courd,a,gdress tdr;;lr;ili up our lives ano return io ieing ateaching and research universig and not be frozenln time oy a m"oran.-frrJrv; irvou trlve one-oi'i;;;,yarticulate grad students who feel particularty strong ioouirti;;;;, ;;';tJri"i o make them avairabre arso.

f3"#:Ar'fi#'fJltt "Jf":3::3fil"":f" settins rearrv toush questions rrom the media. rhose rikery wirl

Thanks again and best of luck to you as we begin the rebuilding process.

Larry

Larry HinckerAssociate Vice PresidentUnivercity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Bunuss HallBlacksburg, VA24061540 231 [email protected]

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Frum: Ishwar K, puri fmailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 3:00 pMTo! Hincker, LarryCc: Nelson, Ed; O'Rourke, Kim; Wlkes, LisaSubject Re: Norris reopening

Dear Larry;

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I cannot thank you enough for your resilience and service. You are a good man -- a very good man.

please let." koo*, and-that goes for the others on the cc: list, when ESM can repay the enormous debt

that we have accrued over thJpast six weeks through the generosity and professionalism of many fine

individuals.

With kindest personal regards, Ishwar

lshwar K. PuriProfessor and Department Head of Engineering Science and Mechanics

Mroinia TechDe-partment of Engineering Science and Mecfianics223 Noris Hall - MC 0219Bfacksburg, VA24061Phone: (540) 231-3243 'Fax: (540) [email protected] . www.esm.vt.edu

Editor, Experimental Heat Transfer . www.tandf.co.rlk4ournals/titles/08916152.aspnssoclate'Editor, Intemational Journal of Reacting Systems ' www.hindawi.com4ournals/ijrs

Research professor, Division of Biomedical Medicine, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Further information about ESM, one of the few departments of its kind in the US, can be found at www.esm.vt.edu. The

O"p"rtr"ni, *frich was founded in 1908, has a diitinguished history A recent reYrgw py a blue-ribbon panel conc,luded.thal

Edftl t a. a llongstanding record of excellence as a key element of lhe College of Engineering with national.visibility"...The

deDartment has twenty-seven faculty members who support roughly 80 doctoral students and have research expenditures of

il;$6M. tts core uilres include iespecl, @mmunication, community, quality, integrity, and ut prosim (that I may serve).

frlore intormation about Virginia Tech ii available on the web at www.vt.edu, about the College at www.eng.vt.e!!q, and about

the town of Blacksburg at u l {.blactsbug.va.us.

On Jun 1,2007, at 12:43 PM, Hincker, Larry wrote:

All,

Here is what I now have. lt occurs to me that my press release may not suffice for the notification to the college

i".ufty. gO, you may wish to convert it to a lettei under the dean's, your, or lshwar's signature. You.r.call.

Otne*lse,'rire snotitO plan on shipping this sometime on Tuesday. We will nee.d to coordinate..'lwill issue

publicly several hours after you send to facul$. We can talk again later about timing.

Kim, I am available to meet w Charles ovedr the weekend if he desires.

Larry HinckerAssociate Vice PresidentUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 [email protected]

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Hincker, LarryWednesday, January 31 ,2007 8:05 PMGiffin, TerryFW: Commencement Regalia

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Cool". Cc to my commencement file,

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Jenna's story on the ne\4r commencement regalia is now among out Top 10 all time read newsstories (a11 t.ime means since we started web tracking LO/25/06)

The story weighs in at #9 with 1,488 unique visits to the story and count ing.

Should you wish to share with the Commencement committee.

Mark

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Commencement Committee Meeting AgendaWednesday, March 14, 2007

12:15 p.m.President's Board Room,210 Burruss Hall

1. Call to order2. Approval of minutes of February 7,2007 meeting3. Planning for Spring Commencement4. Wdiplomas-quallty5. Adiournment

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U niversity Commencement Committee Meeting MinutesWednesday, February 7, 2OO7

12:15 p.m.President's Board Room.2l0 Burruss Hall

Present: Ed Henneke, Jeff Murriel for Jerry Allen, Sharnnia Artis, Bud Brown, EllingtonGraves, Larry Hincker, Kathy Hosig, Jean Kampe, Brad Klein, Brian Mihalik, KimO'Rourke, Lyndell Price, Dean Stauffer, Dan Taylor

Absent: Michelle Czamanske, Bill Green, Jerry Niles, Matt O'Leary, Dixie Reaves,Susanna Rinehart, Linda Tegarden, James Tyger for Russell Davis

Guests: Patrick Casey, Karen DePauw, April Myers, Jennie Reilly, Janis Wilfore, EricWininger

Dr. Henneke called the meeting to order at 't2:15 p.m.

Approval of MinutesGraves moved that the minutes for the December 6, 2006, meeting be approved. With asecond from Brown, the minutes were approved unanimously.

Review of December CeremonyHenneke suggested that the Graduate Ceremony have the candidates walk across thestage before the president confers degrees. This will eliminate the commofion that iscurrently happening while the president is speaking. This will also keep both theGraduate School and University ceremonies consistent. Mihalik indicated that he willtake this suggestion back to the Graduate School.

There was one complaint from the family of a graduate about the use of an air hornduring the ceremony, and it really hindered their enjoyment of the ceremony. lt wassuggested that if this happens in the future the ushers should ask the person to not usethe air horn or get the police to take care of the situation.

Mihalik mentioned that the music went well during the ceremony.

Speaking Request - University CeremonyHenneke brought a request to the committee from the Staff Senate presiderit, a memberof the stage party, who would like to be given the opportunity to speak at the UniversityCommencement ceremony. The Staff Senate president was a member of the stageparty for the first iime at the Fall 2006 ceremony because this position was added as thestaff representative to the Board of Visitors in August 2006. lt was indicated to the StaffSenate president that time is already an issue and if one group is allowed to have arepresentative speak, then other groups will want the same opportunity. Currently theFaculty Senate president speaks to the graduates, but he/she is doing so on behalfofthe faculty because they have a unique relationship with the students. lt was theconsensus of the committee not to add another soeaker.

Report on Services for the lmpaired - Jennie ReillyReilly gave a report in order for the committee to better understand what services areprovided for the disabled during Commencement.

Unfortunately, there were three ushers assigned to accessibility that did not show up forthe fall undergraduate ceremony. Henneke asked the college representatives to goback to the deans of their respective colleges to encourage their volunteers to to fulfilltheir obligation or have a substitute fill in. These vblunteers are really relied upon inorder to greet people at the door who are in wheelchairs or need accessible seating.

There is short a training for the ushers that gives a walkthrough of the route foraccessible seating. Because of ushers arriving late, the training had to be repeatedseveral times. Reilly offered to give the instructions to Dan Taylor to include with themailing sent to ushers prior to the ceremony

A suggestion was also made to inform ushers to wear comfortable shoes to theceremony.

Two ushers are always stationed at the Menyman entrance but they had no programsthere to hand out at the fall ceremony. Lyndell indicated that Margie Murray can addthat location to the list of locations where programs are delivered prior to the ceremony.

Reilly indicated that there is a need to expand the ambulatory seating. Mihaliksuggested doing something more than just posting signs in order to keep guesls out thatare not in need of ambulatory seating. New signs are being made that will indicate thatonly one other family member may accompany an impaired guest in the reservedambulatory seating area. Reilly mentioned the other family members will sit either infront of or behind the ambulatory area.

The rescue squad has an emergency wheelchair that can be used when needed. Reillysuggested including this information about the emergency wheelchair with the mailingthat is sent out to the ushers prior to the ceremony.

Reilly indicated that a lot of calls are generated from the website where the disability andaccommodation information is listed. The Services for Students with Disabilities websitehas all of the necessary information for anyone needing assistance for Commencement.

Reilly suggested changing the signage for the section where guests that neecinterpreters sit to indicate the purpose for the reserved seating.

There was a request to provide blankets for those sitting in the wheelchair section of theSouth End Zone during the spring university ceremony. lt was very cold last springduring the ceremony and this sec'tion is located where there is a lot of wind. Hennekesuggested getting the blankets used on airplanes. These blankets are quite warm andcannot be that expensive. O'Rourke indicated that the President's office will pay for theblankets. Reilly confirmed that the ADA Services office can take care of getting theblankets and bringing them to the ceremony. A suggestion was made to add a link tothe National Weather Service on the Commencement webpage so that people cancheck the weather in Blacksburg.

Reilly then informed the committee that there are new accessible route maps availableon line on the ADA Services website. A suggestion was made to include a map with themailing that goes out to the ushers.

Presentation of Master's Diplomas on Stage at the Spring CeremonyHenneke introduced the Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Karen DePauw, to thecommittee. Dean DePauw offered to come to the meeting in order to clarify why themaster's candidates do not get their diplomas on the stage during the Spring ceremonyDean DePauw stated that the Graduate School did receive the recommendation of theCommencement Committee to hand out diplomas to the master's students as they crossthe stage. This was discussed in great detail at several staff meetings and with themembers of the Commission on Graduate Studies and Policies. She decided tocontinue to give out the master's diplomas at the Graduate Life Center after theceremony for the following reasonsl

It is very difficult to clear all students in time to get the diplomas in order andkeep them in order on stage. The deadline for clearing will have to be movedback and not as many diplomas can be awarded.When diplomas were given out on stage, some students received the wrongdiploma.The ceremony is a celebratory event and students want to sit with their friendsand have a more relaxed ceremony, rather than being required to sit inalphabetical order.Now, each student gets a very nice diploma cover that is a gift from the GraduateSchool and the Alumni Association. A letter is included in the diploma cover thatgives instructions as to how to obtain his/her diploma.There is a celebration at the Graduate Life Center after the ceremony wherestudents can pick up their diplomas and celebrate with family and friends.Students who did not clear by the deadline may clear by the time of theceremony, and they can get their diplomas at the Graduate Life Center at thesame time as those who cleared by the deadline.There is less stress on the staff because they do not have work all night to getthe diplomas ready for the ceremony.The Graduate School has not received any complaints from any master'sstudents.

There was discussion as to having representatives from each of the colleges help withthe process of getting the diplomas ready. Dean DePauw indicated that would not bepossible because they would not have access to the students' records, and it wouldcreate more work for the Graduate School staff to train the college representatives.

Members of the committee gave reasons as to why the master's diplomas should behanded out on stage:

To stay consistent with the other graduates who receive their diplomas on stage.It was noted that colleges that have 900 or more undergraduate studentsgraduating (as compared with the 300400 graduate students at the GraduateSchool ceremony) distribute diplomas to their undergraduates as they cross thestage.Over the years, some administrative offices have requested to not give outdiplomas on stage, and the students have applied tremendous pressure toprevent this change from taking place.There is a great deal of pride the students feel when they walk across the stagewith their dioloma in their hand.

Master's students should not be treated any differently than the other graduates.All other levels of undergraduate and graduate students receive their diplomas asthey cross the stage.Master's students who attend the National Capital Region ceremony do receivetheir diplomas as they cross the stage, unlike their Blacksburg counterparts.Most universities mail diplomas out to their students, but handing out diplomason stage is one of the things that makes Virginia Tech unique.

Artis, who is now a Ph. D. Student, indicated that she really liked how the GraduateSchool ceremony was handled because she was able to march before she completedher master's degree. She enjoyed the camaraderie with her friends and the relaxedceremony. Undergraduate students are allowed to walk in the ceremony beforereceiving their degree with the approval of their college. lf the student walks and doesnot receive his/her degree he/she will receive an envelope with instructions indicatinghow to obtain ihe diploma. lt was also suggested that the Graduate School could handout diplomas on stage to the students who have cleared and hand out envelopes withinstructions to those who have not cleared.

It was then suggested to survey the master's students to determine if they Want tocontinue with the current process or receive their diplomas on stage. Dean DePauw willsurvey the Graduate Student Assembly to see if they want to continue with the currentprocess. Some noted that it might be more informative to ask those who have alreadygraduated.

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Committee Support on Wind Symphony TourHenneke then asked if the committee wanted to support the request from the MusicDepartment for funding for the Wind Symphony tour. In the past, the procedure hasbeen that the committee recommends approval to the EVP's office to support a tour ofstudent musicians to various high schools around the state. These musicians will alsoplay at the Spring Commencement ceremony. This tour creates good public relations forVirginia Tech and also lets area high school students see that they can attend VirginiaTech as music majors or as majors in another discipline and still have the opportunity toplay music.

Casey indicated that the budget is $9,134 and covers meals, transportation, and onenight's lodging to provide concerts at schools in Radford, Pulaski, and Bristol.

Mihalik made a motion to recommend to the EVP that Virginia Tech support the WindSymphony tour. Brown seconded the motion. With no further discussion, it passedu nan imously.

Change in University CalendarMihalik mentioned that a change in the university calendar being considered would pushCommencement back one week. This should not be much of a problem in the spring,but in the fall it would push the ceremony very close to the holidays.

The next Commencement meeting will be on Wednesday, March 14, 2007.

With no other business, Stauffer moved to adjourn at 1;28 p.m.

Front Page of Commencement Programs

Ctimmencement 1 991 1gg2, F all Commencement, December, I 99 1

Commencement 7993, I 2 I tt Commencement, May, I 993

Commencement 1 993 199 4,.F all Commencement, December I 993Commencem ent 7994, 122'o' Commencement, May, 1994

Commencement 1994 1995, Fall Commencement, December 1994Commencement 1995, 123'd Commencement, May 1995

Commencement 1995 1996, Fall Commencement, December, 1995Commencement 1 996, 124fr Commencemenq May, L996

(My files are missing the Fall, 1996 ProgramCommencem ent 1997, May 1997, I 25' Commencement

Fall Commencement, lggT-gg Academic Year, l25m Year of the UniversityCommencement 1998, May, 1998, l26th Year of the University

Commencement 1998 1999, Fall Commencement, December, 1998Commencement 1999, 127tr Commencement, May, 1999

Commencement 1999 2000, Fall Commencement, December, 1999

Commencement 2000, I 28s Commencement, May, 2000

Fall Commencement, 2000 - 2001, Academic YearCommencement 2001, 129s Commencement, May, 2001

Fall Commencement, 2OOl -z}}2,Academic YearCommencem erft 2002, I 3 Oft Commencement, May, 2002

Fall Commencement, 2002 - 2003, Academic Year13l't Commencement, 2002-2003 Academic Year, May 2003

Fall Commencement, 2003 -2- -4 Academic Year, December, 20031 3 2nd Commencement, 2OO3 -200 4 Academic Y ear, May, 2004

Fall Commencement, 200 4 -200 5 Academic Year, Decemb er, 200 4133'd Commencement, 2004-2005 Academic Year, May,2005

Fall Commencement, 2005-2006 Academic Year, December, 2005135'n Commencement, 2005-2006 Academic Year, May,2006

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Nottingham, JacquelineWednesday, April 04, 2007 3:34 PMMihalik, BrianHincker, LarryDioloma Size

f rve verified the size of our diplomas.They are :

1,2 x 9, the cover ts L2 L/2 x 9

13.5 x 15.5, the cover is 14 x

I'm getting samples, hopefuffy they

Cost of the covers is $3.75 sma11'

I/2 for the Graduate diploma16 for the DVM and BMES diplonas

will be here for the next meeting.

$5 .75 large .

Jacqueline L. Nottingham '88Director, Admissions & Academic Progress Graduate School, Virginia Tech131 Graduate Life Center at Donal-dson Brown Blacksburg, VA 2406I

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From: Ed Henneke [[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 5:36 PM

To: Hincker, Larry; O'Rourke, Kim; Murray, Margie; Cox, Clara

Cc: Myers, April; Lazenby-Jones, Jennifer; White, Deidre; Wedin, Laura; Nickerson, M. Carole;Henneke, Ed

SubJect: RE: FW: Class'numbed discrepancy - the FINAL word

Attachments: Front Page of Commencement Programs.doc

Larry, et al,

Sorry for the slow response - I've been away on a slow river boat through France. Tough life!

I went back and checked the cover pages of our Commencement Programs. The attached file reports what I

have typed from the covers of the program copies I have in my files.

It appears we need to appoint a cover policeman, because we have been anything but consistent. After havingihe Commencement Committee discuss and approve the solution as Larry states below - to refer to the "Xth yearof the University" , we did this only twice on our programs, for the fall and spring commencements of the 97,98academic year. Then in 98 - 99 we immediately reverted to referring to the" Xth commencement," in the springprogram. We are non-committal for the Fall Commencement, where we have been somewhat consistent in listingthe academic year by the two year numbers.

I hate to follow Larry's suggestion, but I think we do need to bring it up once again in the Committee to confirmwhat we want to do, and then establish a procedure check list to make sure we don't change again next year.

Ed

Edmund G. Henneke, Ph.DAssociate Dean, Research and Graduate StudiesCollege of EngineeringVirginia TechBlacksbu€, VA 24060(540) 231-9171

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From: Hincker, Larry [mailto:hincker@exchange,vt,edu]Sent: Tuesday, May 30,2006 4:41 PM

To: O'Rourke, Kim; Murray, Margie; Cox, ClaraCc: Myers, April; Lazenby-Jones, Jennifer; White, Deidre; Wedin, Laural Nickerson, M, Carole; Henneke, EdSubject: RE: FW: Class 'number' discrepancy - the FINAL word

Seeing as how, the Commencement Committee already has ruled on this, it appears that no action isnecessary on our part....except to ensure that we are consistent with the Committee's resolution. ltappears to me that somewhere along the line, the language used on the website and possibly otherlocations was not consistent with the directive.

Thus for the purpose of setting the record straight...references to commencement will be as follows'

1. Do not say XXXth commencement of Virginia Tech.

2. Do say, Commencement for the XXXth year of Virginia Tech (or Virginia Polytechnic Institute

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and State University).

3. The academic year begins with the Fall Semester. Thus, the Fall commencement and SpringCommencement of each Academic Year will carry the same year. For example, Fall 2005 andSpring 2006 would be the "Fall [Spring] Commencement for the134th year of the University."

Ed, Sorry to befabor this point.committee.

Larry

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-----OriginaI Message-----From: O'Rourke, KimSent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:43 AMTn. Mllrr,a\/- Ma-oi c: Hinr-ker- T,ar-\/: Cnv. Q]6;6rv ! Lrqllqj| , 4v+- J

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Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1L:33 AM

To: Hincker, Larryi O'Rourke, Kim; Cox, ClaraCc: Myers, April; Lazenby-Jones, Jennifer; White, Deidre,' Wedin, Laura;M. Caro.Le; Henneke, EdSubject: RE: FW: Class 'number' discrepancy - the FINAL word

Ni ckers on,

Nickerson,

Attached are the minutes of the September 3, 199'7 Commencement Committee minutes./ <oo nrna 1\

Based on the minutes, should we even note total Conmencements or just note the yearnf f ho rlni rrcrei l- rr"

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To: O'Rourke, Kimi Cox, ClaraCc: Myers, April; Lazenby-Jones, Jennifer; White' Deidre; Murray, Margie; Wedin'Laura; Nickerson, M. CaroleSubject: RE: FW: Cfass 'number' discrepancy - the FINAL word

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conmencement year" rather than "university comnencement. " The latter woufd beinaccurate, since we now have more than one coflrmencement per year.

Werve have been down this road many tirnes before and I am asking Margie to reviewComnencement Conrnittee meeting minutes. SeveraL years ago Caro1 Nickersonexplained to the Conunencement Conunittee the rationafe used by an earlier action bythe conrmittee and the cornmittee developed some sort of standardized wording, thatreflected to some extent/ the notion I noted above,

Though, it might be easier for Carol to provide, once again, the explanation and'I rnarr:.ra l- ha -.\mmi f l- aa .larral.\?1a.1

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Cc: Myers, April; Lazenby-Jones, Jennifer; White, Deidre; hinckerGvt. edu,' Murray,Margie; Wedin, LauraCrrhionl-. tra. ET^1. /-l rcc Inrrmhorr Ai <r'ranr*-'-- -.*DCY

Kirn: I don't think those extra ceremonies were added into the mix--just like wedon't add our two per year into che mix now. We did have commencement in 1873 (Ihave the conmencement program)--we just didnrt have any graduates. Certificatesr.rere distributed for the first time in 18?5, so our first class to graduate was theclass of 1875.

So this was, indeed, our 134th commencement, but it was for our 131st graduatingC,LASS,

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\-----n7i ni nr'l Mace:r..-r.----_Je----->From: OrRourke, Kim>Sent: Monday, l{ay 22, 2006 8:51 AM>To: Murray, Margie; Wedin, Laura>Cc: Myers, April; Lazenby-Jones, Jennifer; White, Deidre; Hincker,>La rry>Subj ect: RE: Class Inumber' discrepancy

>As 1 undersLand it, during World War If, there were multiple>corrmencement ceremonies for a few years because students were bei-ng>drafted and enlisting in the military. Coufd that have had an effect>on the numbering?

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>Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 8:45 AM

>To: Wedin, Laura>Cc: O'Rourke, Kim; Myers, ApriI; Lazenby-Jones, Jennifer; White,>Deidre; Hincker, Larry>Subject: RE: Class 'number' discrepancy

>We appreciate you letting us know. I think everyoners records were>wrong here. I'I1 pass the information on. Thanks.

>-----Original. Message----->From: Laura Wedin lmailto: Iwedin0vt. edu]>Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 6:07 PM

>To: Murray, Margie\c',1-'i6-l- ' r- 1rcq In:rmharI .li </-ron^n.r,/JuvJ cuL vrse! err'srrvj

>Margie,

>I noticed on the VT website that the Cl-ass of 2006 was designated at>the 134th conmencement when in fact it is the L31th class to graduate>from virginia Tech. There was a 'commencement exercise' in spring of>18?3 but no graduates. So 134th is not correct with that scenario>either. True graduates of VPI did not happen until spring of 1875.>C]-ara Cox of Univ. Relations has checked the history, math and>confirmed alf of this.

>We came up on this numbering discrepancy l-ast spring when deafing with>the numbers on the Class ring design since it has been a tradition>since t-he 1970s to add the Cfass 'number' (usually in Roman numerals)>to the ring.

>The nu lering problem has apparently been a chronic one on the rings>- narindir-el l\r <r.rmF/'\r-rF f i nrr-o.l ij- nrrf encl f i xari if o'rl v fo have it>revert to the incorrect numbering system by another Class. The C.Lass of>1976 ring has the 100th class, thinking the first VPI class graduated 4

>years later in 1876. l-989 and 1992 were both the 117th cl-asses but of>course 1992 was correct. It was shifted again for the>1995 ring back to the 1872 reference. This was all before I was>involved with the ring design program. I didn't discover the>di ccronanr-\/ lnf il wa lrona- a rl^f ai lcci i n\tFnt^r\/ and 'listinq Of the>eLements on the CIass rings.

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>Anyway, with Tom Tillarrs encouragement, we>last spring so now 2007 wil-l the 132th classTech.>(And yes, 2004 has that on their ring as well-. ) Hopefully we can>correct jt for good or at least as long as f am around.

>You may want to consider this for next year's commencement - correcting

>the numbering on classes.

>--Laura

>vT * vT * vT *vT*VT *v1' *VT *VT *VT *VT *VT *VT*VT>Laura Wedin '84>Assistant Student Programs Coordinator>Student Alumni Associates and Class Programs Al-umni Travel Program>Coordi-nator Virginia Tech Alumni Association Holtzman Alumni Center> (0f 02) , B.1-acksburg, VA 24061'>540/23L.6285 FAX 540,/231.3039>540/231-.4613 voice mail E-nail: LwedinGvt.edu>***http: / /www. alurnni. vt. edu***>vT *vT*vT *vT *vT *vT *vT *vT *vT *vT *vT*vT *vT>Recognj-ze those who pack your parachute.

Clara B. CoxDirector, University PublicationsVirginia Tech, fnvent the Future

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[email protected], August 17 , 2007 1 1:25 AMMultiple recipientsProvost Update August 17, 2007

Augus t 77 , 20 0"1

Dear Facufty and Staff Colleagues:

you are probabty noticing that tshe students are moving back to Blacksburg this week. (Itis a good time Eo stay away from Washington Street. ) The start of the faII semester isalways an exciting time and we wilL be welcoming over 5.000 freshmen in the great newclass of 2011. We will- also be we]coming approximately 100 new facufty colleagues acrossall eight co1leges. The first day of class will be a memorable adventure.

Many departments and colleges have been busy this week with pre-semester retreats,planning sessions, and orientations. f realize that you are receiving multiple forms ofcommunication about ongoing and new activiLies. I am going to highfight. a few key issuesand events recognizing that you have heard or wifl hear more about each of these items in.different ways.

1. The three incernal reviews requested by President steger will be presented soon. rTamesHyatL chaired the group looking at infrastructure and security; Erv Blythe chaired thegroup looking ats networking; and 'Jerry Nj-Ies chaired the group looking at t.herelationships among the academic, judicial , counseling, and LegaL systems. Each group willprovide an overview of existing structures and programs and will make recommendations forenhancements. Some of the relevant j-tems have been or are being implemenled already (suchas VT Al-erts) , and a comprehensive summary and outline of addilionaf security enhancementswas prepared by Executive Vice President James Hyatt. A note of immediate refevance Lofaculty instructors: the general assignment classrooms are being fitted with hardware thatwill a1low rooms to be locked from the inside with automatic unlocking features whenexiting.

2. The dedication ceremony of the memorial- on the Dril-l-f iel-d wil-I be held at noon onSunday. AIl members of the university and extended community are invited. Faculty andsl- lldent- renresenlat-ives will provide brief comments.

3. Human Resources and the Cook Counseling Cent.er are coordinating efforts to providecounseling support to faculty, staff, and students next week. There will be two primarysites st.affed by trained professionaLs; a tent on the Drillfield and Squires StudentCenter. Counselors will be able to travel to other l-ocations as needed. In addition,counselors will be specifically assigned to a few key locations (including Norris Hal1). .In Apri1, facul-ty members implemented a plan to invite a facu]ty colleague to atLend classon the first day. The colleague was availabfe to provide coIlegia1 support and to beawailable, if needed, to help with any issues Chat came up.

The college deans' offices are helping to promote and encourage a similar system nextweek. l,ast spring we refied on the good j udgment of faculEy members to decide how best to,address and respond to Ehe events of Aprj-1 16. We wilf do so again. I ant.icipate that most.students and faculty in the classroom will be eager to focus on what we do best: teaching.and fearning. CEUT held some sessions for faculty this week and w.il1 have fol1ow-upsessions over the next few weeks. Your feedback about your experiences and the experiencesof the studentss will be helpful .

4. You have received advice about media attention early in the week. You are free to talkwith the media, but you are under no obligation t'o do so. Afso. you can decide what i.ssuesyou wanE Eo discusg. You have conErol- over who is admitted co your cl-assrooms.

5. The "Concert for Virginia Tech" on Thursday, September 6 is going to have an impact oncfasses that evening. As of now, we are planning to cancel classes beginning at 5 p.m. sothat all facult.y, staff, and students may attend the concert. if lhey wj-sh. Unlike Ehesituation with football games, the parking lotE are open to regular use and no one will beexpected to vacate spaces in specific l-ots. As provost. I am never thril-led rdhen the

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regular academic Echedule ie affected by non-academic events. we are going through anof the healing process and I hope you will embrace the positive featuresimportant phase

of this unique contribution to the virgi-nia Tech community.

5. One of the highlights of the academic year will be a special program lhat bringsemphasis to our commitment to lhe unique respons ibi Ii ties and opportunities that come frombelng Virginia,s senior land-grant university, as well as highlights the StudentEngagement component of our SErategic P1an. The program, which we are calling VT- ENGAGE,

is a university-wide initiative thats reaffirms our motto, Ut Prosim, by facilitating andleading opportunities for students, faculty, staff, afumni, and community members toparticipaLl in community service. service learning, and volunLeerism. During its inauguralyear 2007-2008, VTI-ENGAGE wifl honor the victim6 of tshe Cragedy of April 16 and thecommitment to service they demonstrated within their communities worfdwide.

A Steering Commiltee, which includes broad representation of faculty, staff, sEudents,administrators, and community feaders. is working diligently on the planning for VT-ENGAGE. The committee has established a goaf of ats least 300,000 hours of service/servicelearning. Each member of the uniwersity communj.ly will be challenged to commiE at feast 10

hours during the academic year. We hope that each of you will choose to particj-pate andlhat you will find creative ways to include tshe spirit of VT - EIiIGAGE in your teaching,research, and outreach.

A major event will be held on the Drillfield the evening of October 16 to kick-off VT-ENGAGE. Community organizations are being invieed to have displays and to sign-upvolunteers. The eveni will be festive and feature stories of how Virginia Tech students,facufty, staff, students. and alumni make a difference in communities around the worfd. ..,Much more to come.

We believe VT - ENGAGE will send another positive message that Virginia Tech is a veryspecial community with a spirit tha! does indeed prevail.

BesE wishes for a successful start to the new academic year.

Mark McNameeUniversitv Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Evans, Susan

From: Roy, Lucinda

Sent: Tuesday, April24,2007 4:54PM

To: Ellioft, Jean; Hincker, Larry

Cc: Niles, Jerome

Subject: Piece in Roanoke Times

FYI: The piece I wrote about what Day 6 was like in Blacksburg will appear in The Roanoke Times in the Horizonfront section on Sunday. I'm thrilled about this because I think it could help us heal.

I realize that you are not permitted to respond to my notes, but I thought I should keep you and Jean updated.

Today I agreed to an interview with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette because of my ties to Arkansas. (l got myMFA from the University of Arkansas.) | made it clear that I wouldn't speak about the case or about anycontroversy. We focused instead on how the campus has come together during a time of crisis. I spoke of Nikki'sgenerosity (she signed 400 copies of.her poem yesterday at the English reception) and the extraordinary spirit ofthe Hokies. I think it should be a nice piece.

I am still saying no to all interview requests-except in rare instances where there is a special connection and I

am confident I can help spread the word about VT. lf you want me to do anything differently, please let me know.

I realize I still need to try to manage on my own, and l'm doing the best I can.

I fon1rrard reporters to your office, but they call me back after they get no response at all from your office. ls thereany way we can address this so that I don't have to field double the number of calls?

I have finished an Op-Ed about the larger national issues which surround this case. lf people think this is just aVT issue, they're crazy. I felt obliged to mention the gun issue, but I did so with care. I reAlize how dangeroLr.s,ih

is to mention guns at all, but I think that people need to step up to try to ensure that this won't happen again. Cho

used an incredibly powerful weapon; this is a subject we shouldn't avoid. You were courageous, Larry, when you

banned guns on campus. I would like to act courageously, too'

lf the newest Op-Ed is taken, l'll send you a copy.

Take care-

Lucinda

Lucinda Roy, Alumni Distinguished ProfessorCo-Director, Creative WritingVirginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061Phone: (540) 231-6146

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Evans, Susan

From:

Sent:

To:

Subject:

Owczarski, Mark

Tuesday, July 03, 2Q07 9:22 AM

Evans, Susan; Cox, Shawn

FW: Va. Tech Monitoring - 0710312007

Attachmentsr VIRGINIA TECH DAILY PRINT MONITORING 07 03 07.doc; VIRGINIA TECH DAILY BROADCASTMONITORING 07 03 07.doc; WTTG_07-02-2007_17.16.25.wmv; WJLA_07-02-2007_17.07.07.wmv

Susan-

You'll need to start a file on "ACA Free Counselors" (add this story: htto:/Aaruw.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=381) and the media clips (and videos covering the story)

Thanks.

Mark

From: Huhman, Heather lmailto:Heather.Huhman@bm,com]Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:03 AM

To: [email protected]; Clough, Christopher; Owczarski, MarkCc: Doyne, Karen; Grace, Neil; [email protected]; Koops, Gary; Kozakos, Penny; Lamboley, Genny; Leveton-Psb, lay; Miller,RobertSubject: Va. Tech Monitoring - 0710312007

Team,

Attached are today's print and broadcast reports, as well as two broadcast clips.

Today's main stories are:

o 1,000 counselors in the American Counseling Association volunteering free counseling services to Mrginia Tech studentso The possibility of Kenneth Feinberg, the Washington lawyer who headed the fund for the victims of 9/1 1, helping with the

Hokie Spirit Fundo Les Sal2berg, the executive director of New River Valley Community Services, resigning, effective immediatelyr Students being able to sign up forW Alerts

There are no negative stories in the media today.

Heather

Heather HuhmanIssues & Advocacy PracticeBu rson- Ma rstelle r1110 Vermont Avenue, NW Suite 1100Main reception on 12th floorWashington, DC 20005t 2o2.s30.4627 | c 202.491.5309 I f 202,530.4500heather. huhman @bm.comAIM: heatherhuhman

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Evans, Susan :T-o DIFrom; Kiser, Michael

Sent: Friday, August 17,2007 8:58 AM

To: Evans, Susan

Subject: FW: Response to provocative emails

Michael KiserDirector of Development CommunicationsVirginia Tech (0290)Blacksburg, VA 24061540-2314733

From: development Discussion List [mailto:DEVELOPMENT@listserv,vt.edu] On Behalf Of Kiser, MichaelSent: Friday, August 17, 2007 8:50 AMTo: DEVELOPMENT@LIS|SERV.VT.EDUSubject: Response to provocative emails

Good morning, folks -Looks like most of us already got the email below, and while I hope it's noi the case, it could be that we'll be getting more like it, asl'm certain the president's office has. In light of this, I thought it might be a good time to establish some protocols for how to dealwith these sorts of things.

First, always be aware that no mafter how inflammatory such emails may be, none of us have any sort of blanket obligation torespond. Of course it's always a good idea to do your homework and determine, to the best of your ability, if the sender has anyVirginia Tech connection. Most don't, and often in the case of such unsolicited criticisms from folks with whom we nave noaffiliation or connection, responding only lends them credibility that they otheruise wouldn't have.

Second, if you feel that University Relations has not already received the email, please forward it to me and to Susan Evans inLarry Hincker's office. Collectively, we can make a decision about which of these sorts of emails warrant a response and what thatresponse should be.

And finally, if you feel you absolutely must respond, please do not do so from your Virginia Tech mail account. V\,hile t'm certainyou would not intend it as such, any response from a vt.edu email account can easily be construed as a response from theuniversity, and that's a misunderstanding that could have some pretty serious repercussions for all.

Hope this provides you with some clarification.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Michael KiserDirector of Development CommunicationsVirginia Tech (0290)Blacksburg, VA 24061540-2314733

From: Everett, DavidSent: Thursday, August 16,2007 5:02 PMTo: Kiser, Michael; Gresham, Hunter; Corvin, Thim; Flanagan, Elizabeth; Hincker, LarrySubjectr FW:

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Fyigot this today.....

---Original Message---From: John Vogt [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, August 16,2007 4:52 PM

To: Everett, DavidSubject:

Hello W Facul$ and Staff,

My name is John Vogt. We now live in PA - however we lived in the wonderful state of VA for over thirty years. I was the GeneralManager and part owner of Seven Locks Broadcasting Company, Inc. in our nation's capital for twenty-five of those thirty years.Our broadcast staff was responsible for producing TOUCHDOWN with Coach Joe Gibbs during the Redskins glory years. Wehave always had a special place in our hearts for W and your students especially in light of what you have been through this pastyear.

I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with Dr. Charles Steger and the VT facu lty and students who have puttogether or approved the performance of this violent and hateful rapper. What are you all thinking down there? Haven't youlearned a thing from the pain that you have been through? | do not understand this. I can't begin to comprehend WHY. I amwithdrawing all support for W and am encouraging our many friends to do the same.

Many of us shook our heads in disbelief and shock after the campus shootings. Our hearts and prayers where with you as weasked the question \A/HY? Maybe you have just given us the answer. Charles Steger and your VT leadership are fatally flawed inyour progressive thinking. I feel even worse now for the families that lost loved ones. In the name of free speech you have failedyour students, community and your country. The next shooter can now claim W endorsement from Mr. Steger and yourleadership. How can W possibly endorse and or approve of this kind of hate speech and encouragement of violence? Where isyour integrity? Where is your honor? Where is your respect for those who have died because of this kind of hate?

In closing let me add that this is not a Bill O'Reilly / Fox Ne\A/s problem. Fox news had nothing to do with inviting, approving orendorsing this kind of artist - it was YOU! You all chose to do this. You have no one to blame butyourselves. We are deeplydisappointed with W.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my thoughts.

Sincerely,

John VogtPresidentJohn Vogt Productions, LLC

8/17/2007

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Stump, Shannon

From:Sent:Subject:

MEMORANDUM

President of Virginia Tech [[email protected]]Wednesday, May 09, 2007 5:13 PMInternal Review of April 16, 2007 Events

@?\ M-

ORICINALDeans, Directors, Department Heads

FROM:Charles W. Steger

DATE: May 9, 2007

SUBJECT: lnternal Review of April 16,2007 Events

Recent weeks have been devoted to providing support to those families who lost loved ones andthose who were injured during the tragedy of April 16th, We have also focused considerable effort onpreparing the University Community for Commencement on May 11th and 12th.

Now we must also give attention to examining what occurred and sharing what we leam with othersso that we can do what is possible to avoid such incidents in the future. My purpose in writing is toadvise you as to what is already underway, as well as what will be initiated to insure a complete andthorough review.

As outlined in our Emergency Response Plan, two groups have been operating. The first is theEmergency Policy Group. lt was convened as soon as we were notified of the incident in AmblerJohnston Hall. lt continues to meet on almost a daily basis to consider policy questions from tuitionrefunds to support for families, etc.

The second is the Emergency Response Resources Group. This group provides support foremergency operations, addresses the safety and welfare of students, employees, and visitors andassures, as best possible, the continuity and timely resumption of university operations.It, too, continues to meet on a regular basis.

The following reports are being generated:

As is outlined in our plan, two lncident Review Reports are being prepared. One for the events inAmbler Johnston Hall and one for the events in Norris Hall. Mr. Hyatt is coordinating the preparationof these documents. Each of these reports examines how the university responded to the events andwhat lessons can be learned for the future.

The Commissions established by President Bush and Governor Kaine will consider many of theseissues from a State and National policy perspective. Certainly we recognize that there are manyother aspects of university policies, operations and infrastructure, which must be examined carefully.As we reflect on the lessons of the Morva incident, there was a substantial amount of misinformationin circulation. This misinformation resulted in emergency evacuation of buildings that could haveplaced people in harm's way. Our efforts will focus on minimizing panic while rapidly providingaccurate information to the univercity community.

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As a result, we have established the following working groups who willexamine these issues from the perspective of the university. Thepurpose is to look at strengths and weaknesses of our existing systems/infrastructure and how theymay be improved or augmented to address emergency situations that might arise in the future.

't. Telecommunications lnfrastructure (Erv Blythe, Chair) 2. Interface between Counseling Services,Academic Affairs, Judicial Affairs and the Legal System (Jerry Niles, Chair) 3. Security Infrastructure:sirens, tailored verbal messaging, and automated locking of building or zones within buildings, etc.(James Hyatt, Chair)

Where appropriate, the university will retain the assistance of experts to assist in carrying out thereview and recommendations.

These three working groups will begin no later than Tuesday, May 15, and provide preliminary reportsno later than August 1Sth, prior to the beginning of school. lt is our hope to learn about the strengthsand areas for improvement of our existing systems. From this, we can take steps to make ourcampus safer in the future.

Your cooperation and input to this effort would be much appreciated.

/sws

cc: Virginia Tech Board of VisitorsPresident's Academic Council

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From:Sent:To:Subjec't:

[email protected], May 17 ,2007 3:37 PMMultiple recipientsPolicy Memorandum from President Charles Steger ORI6INAL

Presidential Policy Memomndum No. 241

TO: AllVirginia Tech EmPloYees

FROM: Charles W. Steger

DATE: May 16,2007

SUBJECT: Handling Information Requests About Events of April 16' 2OO7

Approved by the President: May 16,2OO7Effective Date: lmmediatelyExoiration Date: Indefinite - to be determined

As you know, Govemor Kaine has appointed an independent Virginia Tech Review Panel ("the

Maisengill Panel') to review the events of April 16 and the surrounding circumstances. The Panel

has retained the assistance of a private consulting company, TriData Corporation, in conducting the

review.

As I stated in my comments to the Panel last week in Richmond, the univercity will provide all

information requested to assure a comprehensive review. To accomplish this, your assistance is

needed.

ln order to ensure an orderly and complete response to requests for information from the Panel, I

have appointed Lenwood McOoy to serve as the university's liaison with the Panel. Mr. McCoy is a

very experienced retired employee who is highly respected and very knowledgeable about the

university. Mr. McCoy will clear and coordinate all responses to requests for information relative to the

events oi April 16, including those that originate from individuals or groups other than the Panel.

Most requests to you or your unit for information about the events of April 16 will come from Mr.

McCoy, and you should respond fully to his requests. However, if you receive a request from

elsewhere, do not respond directly; rather, forward the request to Mr. McCoy. You may contact Mr'

McCoy at [email protected] or 540-231-0066. There are to be no exceptions to this process.

As you can well appreciate, there are a number of federal and state laws, as well as other legal

considerations, associated with what information the university can provide and under what

circumstances. Regrettably, we expect that there will also be individuals pretending to be associated

with the review who may attempt to get information from you. Mr. McCoy can ensure that the

university complies wittr applicable laws relative to the release of information and can also verify the

identities of those making legitimate requests.

Finally, I want to advise you of three internal working grcups that I have established to help us

determine what steps the university can take to lessen the risk of such tragedies in the future. They

are:

Telecommunicationslnfrastructure - locking systems, surveillance, etc.Interface between Counseling, Judicial Affairs, Academic Affairs, and the legal system.

Let me reiterate that Mr. McCoy will clear and coordinate all responses to requests for information

relative to the events of April 16, including those that originate from these working groups, the Panel,

or any other individuals or groups.

Further, let me also take this opportunity to remind you that:

All requests for information made under the Freedom of Information laws should be referred

immediately to University Legal Counsel: Kay Heidbreder, [email protected],231-6293.

As standard practice, all media requests for information should continue to be referred to University

Relations: Larry Hincker ([email protected], 231-5396) or Mark Owczarski ([email protected], 231-

5223\.

Most importantly, thank you for your assistance and support during these difficult times.

i.ui.nrl ?

FlrEFrom:Sent:To:Subject:

Virginia.Tech.news@vt. eduThursday, April 26, 2007 1 0:'14 AMMultiple recipientsCorrected Notice: Acknowledgment of condolences and gifts

Thursday, April 26, 2007

To the Virginia Tech CommunitY:

As we all have witnessed, the expressions of condolences, support, and love following the events of

last week has truly been remarkable. The undeniable strength of our Hokies Spirit has touched the

world.

As the many notes, tributes and other expressions of condolence come to our community, the

university suggests that individual departments, colleges, and other units acknowledge those made

specifically tJlneir unit. ltems received in Bumrss Hall to the university community will be

acknowledged by the Office of the President.

Notes, tributes and other messages intended for the families of the victims should be directed to the

Office of Student Life (0255), 20i West Roanoke Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060, 540-231-3787.

Donations to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund may be made by visiting

http://www.vt. ed u/traoedv/memorial fund. php, or by calling 800-533-1 1 44.

Offers of "gifts in kind" should be directed to Steve Clark in540-231-2813)

University Development (clarks@vt'edu,

All in the Virginia Tech community are asked to save and record all names and addresses of well

wishers. Thii information will be iollected and archived, and at an appropriate time in the future, and

official university response will be sent to the thousands upon thousands who have supported us

during this time.

Thank you for your continued strength and resolve. We are Hokies. We will prevail.

Sincerely,

Larry HinckerAssociate Vice President for University Relations e:oputr ov>

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September 6

Giffin, Terry

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From: Hincker, Larry

Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 4:01 PM

To: O'Rourke, Kim

Subject: RE: September 6

Eegads, I am glad you mentioned it. since it was not on my calendar.

Larry HinckerAssociate Vice PresidentUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 5396hins@r@vledu

l'll be there.

EViginiaTectr- - tnva/i,] tlro Fttd,$a

From: O'Rourke, Kim [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 3:34 PM

To: [email protected]: September 6

Larry: I hope you're planning to come to the Commencement committee meeting onSeptember 6 at 12:15. Ed has included on the agenda the conferring of universityawards at commencement. Thanks,

Kim

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Subject:

Hincker, Larry

Friday, September 01, 2006 4:41 PM

Giffin, Terry

FW: Commencement Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Attachments: Commencement Commiftee Agenda 9-6-06.doc; Commencement Committee MeetingMinutes 5-3-06 final.doc

Larry HinckerAssociate Vice PresidentUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, V424061540 231 5396hinstet@4cdu

From:

Sent:

From: Myers, AprilSent: Friday, September 01, 2006 4:,10 PM

To: Allen, MGEN Jerry; Angle, Susan; Badinelli, Kimberle; Beach, John; Brown, Ezra; Buskirk, Betty;Casey, Patrick; Czamanskg Michelle; Davis, Russell; Dunleavy, Michael; Faber, Linda; Goodrich, Pat(Meredith); Graves, Ellington; Greenberg, Wlliam; Hincker, Larry; Hosig, Kathy; Kampe, Jean; Klein,Bradley; Marshall, Angela; Mihalilt Brian; Miller, Allan; Murray, Margie; Niles, Jerome; Oliver, Emily;O'Rourke, Kim; Owczarski, Mark; Price, E. Lyndell; Reaves, Dixie; Reilln Virginia; Rinehart, Susanna;Robinson, Brianna; Stauffer, Dean; Stringer, LTC Bill; Taylor, Dan; Tegarden, Linda; Wininger, EricCc: Henneke, Ed

Subject: Commencement Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Attached are the minutes of the May 3,2006, Commencement Committee meeting for your rwiew alongwith the agenda for the first meeting of the 2006-07 academic year. The meeting will be on I?ednesday,September 6,2006 in the President's Board Room (210 Burruss Hall) at 12:15 p.m. The remainingmeetings will be the 1r Wednesday of each month (excluding January) in the same location. The lastmeeting will be the first Wednesday in May 2007.

Thanks,

April B. MyersPresident's StaffVirginia Tech (0131)

220 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24A61(s4o) [email protected]

9t4/2006

Evans. Susan


Virginia.Tech. [email protected] uTuesday, August'14, 2007 10:10 PMMultiple recipientsMedia and the return to school

Wednesday, Augus! 75, 2007

TO: The sE.udents. faculEy, and staff of Virginia Tech

RE: Media and the return to school

With the beginning of the faIl 2007 semester, there will beVirginia Tech community in light. of the events of April 16.ot.herwise, there will again be many broadcasters. reporters,

intense media interest in theWhile some may preferand cameras on the camDus.

Indeed, some already are on campus.

our university is public properEy. Our roads are public thoroughfares. We cannoL bar themedia from campus. However, although our buildings are open Eo the public, residencehafls, offices, and classrooms are restricted. Faculty members control entry to cfassroomswhile teaching lhere. Labs are open only to those authorized. Offices are semi-privatespaces open to anyone with a reason to be there. university residence hal-l-s are livingquarters and open only to those living there and thej-r guests.

What shoufd you do if a member of the news media approaches you for an interview? You arenever REQUIRED to speak to the media. Politely telling a reporter "no thank you" willsuffice. If a reporter is particularly troublesome, just walk away and do not feel guiltyabout doing so.

However, I am proud -- veryt wery proud -- of our university community and how we haverepresented oursefves to the worl-d through the medj.a over the past several months. Youhave shown the world the special nature of Hokie Spirit. If you are eomfortable, feel freeto speak about yourselves, your involvement with the university. or your feelings aboutthe future. I wouldn't be surprised if reporters want to take you back to Aprif 16. Youcontrol- discussion and you talk about what you want to talk about. It's your time.

Should you engage a reporter, take advantage of the opportunity to share some HokieSpirit. The world mourned with us and ma.intains an interest in the colfective health ofoirr extended university community. I believe lhat most report.ers share this concern andcompassion. Wit.h so many reporters present, this is a unique opportunity to again conveythe characEer of our community and tel-1 a little about why Virginia Tech and Blacksburgare such very special pfaces.

qi naara l rr rrarrzc

Lawrence G. HinckerAssociate Vice PresidentUniversitv Refations

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Evans. Susan

From: Evans, Susan

Sent: Friday, September 28,2007 8:09 AM

To: Kiernan, Michael

Subject: FW photo event

I am organizing a Recognition Event to honor our local clergy for their efforts during 4116 on Oct 23 (5:30 pm - 7pm) for approx.150 people at the German Club (Gordon Ballroom to be exact) and Larry Hincker would like a photographer to be there for thisevent. Could you handle this on Oct. 23d? Please let me know.

Thanks

Susan EvansExecutive Secretary SeniorUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 5396

Hurnor is mtt kind's greatest blessing.

Mdrk Tvain

t0/5/2007E d8...aa!rrr

Office of the President210 Burruss Hall (0131)

Blacksburg, Virginia 240615401 231-6231 FaX: Ull 2314265

September 28,2007

Reverend John JeongAll Nations Fellowship Church1821 Walnut Spring RoadBlacksburg, YA 24060

Dear Reverend Jeong:

It has been almost six months since the horrific events of April 16 on the Virginia Tech campus.

Our university could not have coped without your valuable assistance. Many organizations andthousands of people responded immediately when aware of our tragedy. The events of April 16

continue to consume immense amounts of time among our executive leadership team. Please

accept our apology for this delayed acknowledgement.

On behalf of the Virginia Tech community, the Board of Visitors, and all those touched by the

calamities ofthat terrible day, we send our deepest and sincerest thanks and appreciation for yourselfless support ofall those in need.

We recently had an opportunity to recognize and thank hundreds of first responders, localbusinesses, support grcups, and many others for their extraordinary service in our time of acuteneed. However, we thought it would be appropriate to have a se,paxate, very special event torecognize the uniquely important role that our campus and local clergy played in aftending to thespiritual and psychological needs ofstudents, our employees, their families, and indeed, the entireBlacksburg community.

We would like to honor your organization at a reception on Tuesday, October 23r2007,from5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the German Club, thelo$eefV*rgfui6-Tec}-?reBitlentsaWe invite you or, rvv Furt s! !u!

your representative to join us for this event. Please respond to Susan Evans by October 10,2007,and provide her with the name of the individual(s) from your organization who will be attending.

With appreciation,

Charles W. StegerPresident

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RS\? to SEVANSOT(Dvt.edu or 540-231-5396

Invent the Futu re

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTEAn equal oppottunity, atfirmative

AND STATE UNIVERSITYaction in stitution


O'Rourke. KimFriday, September 14,2007 10:54 AMSurace, Jessica; Hincker, LarryFW: Clergy Recognition Event

Jessica and Larry:

I have three dates for your consideration: October 10, October 23, or October 29. Please let me know if anyof these doesn't work for you.

Jessica: I overlooked Hunter's budget question. The President's office will take care of it (some costs may becharged to the Recovery office budget).

Please let me know about the date, and thanks,Kim

Froml O'Rourke, KimS€nt Thursday, September L3,2007 4:41PMTo: Gresham, HunterCc: Hincker, Larry; Surace, JessicaSubject: RE: Clergy Recognition Event

Hunter: I would hardly consider a few hours a delay in responding!

Thanks to you and Jessica for helping us with this. I will ask Sandy when she returns tomorrow to work withJessica and Larry on finding a mutually convenient date. We'll work with Jessica on how best to handle thewhole invitation/RSVp/nametag aspect.

Again, thanks very much.Kim

From:Sent:To3Cc:Subiect:

Kim,

Gresham, HunterThursday. September 73, 2007 4i37 PMO'Rourke. KimHincker, Larry; Surace, JessicaRE: Clergy Recognition Event

My regrets for the delay in response_. -l've reviewed your notes below and have consulted the event calendar and staffingassignments. The Special Events Office is happy to assist and, by way of this email, I'm assigning Jessica Surace as thelead coordinator from Special Events to assist you.

Jessica is running hospitality, volunteers and transportation for Ut Prosim/Kickoff weekend and then has William Preston inearly November, but I believe her schedule is such that this additional assignment will not be problematic. As well, shehas great experience with coordinating Grove receptions for football during the previous two seasons, which might proveextra beneficial.

The big question I have for you is-do I need to associate funds with this event from my budget or will any expensesincurred be reimbursed by the President's Office?

Also, before settling on a final date I kindly ask that you consult with Jessica before confirming. That way she can confirmher attendance, as well as mine or another staff member, so you are assured of SE staff day of.

In designing and printing invitiations, if there is a guest list we can certainly run envelopes for addressing simultaneously sothat David doesn't have to worry about doing so. We can also very easily track RSVPs and produce nametags if you'dlike. Your call... just fits into a total package of doing the invites in our world.

I've copied Jessica on this message so additional or future correspondence can be sent directly to her.the loop.

(i/r-r. / 3{u n fer 8. QresframDirector of Special EventsOffice of Special Events

Virginia TechUniversity DevelopmentUniversity Gateway Center902 Prices Fork RoadMail Code: 0336Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: 540.231.4853Fax: 540.231 8329

She'll keeo me in

Froml O'Rourke, KimSent: Wednesday, September t2,2007 6:31 PMTo: Gresham, HunterCc: Hincker, LarrySubject Clergy Recognition Event

Hi, Hunter,

I hope you've recovered from the concert, which was excellent! \Mth the campaign kickoff and other unrelatedevents. I'm sure there's no time for rest.

Thank you for making it possible for Brianna to meet with us last Friday to go through our plans for theSeptember 10 recognition event at The Inn for external groups that helped us. Everyone enjoyed themselves,and Larry is now the stand-in whenever Letterman can't do his show. However, neither of us wants to gothrough that again, so we're asking for a bit of help from your office. Let me explain.

There's another--smaller-group of external people that we haven't thanked for their assistance with 4/16: theclergy in the area. We're planning a different event for them. This one would be at The Grove and would besimilar to a pre-game reception, except that it would be late afternoon. There would be no formal program,although Dr. Steger would make some remarks from the steps inside. We may or may not have certifitatesthat the honorees could take with them (they would be displayed on tables). This would probably bescheduled for early October.

Here's how I propose dividing up the tasks:

'l . Select Date - Larry Hincker, Sandy Smith, David Venne

2. Develop invitation list - Larry

3. Design invitations - Special Events and Kim O'Rourke

4. Print invitations in-house - Special Events

5. Address invitations to Clergy and to VT administrators - David Venne

6. Accept RSVPs and prepare RSVP list - David Venne

7. Handle all food, food service, and arrangements at The Grove - David Venne

8. Arrange music, if desired - David Venne

9. Prepare nametags - David Venne

10. Work with Parking Services - Special Events or David Venne

11. Be on-site for event - David Venne and Grove staff, Special Events (1-2 staff), Larry, Kim, other pres.office staff

Hunter, as you can see, the involvement for Special Events would be minimal--items 3,4,1 0,1 1 . Do you thinkSpecial Events could help us with an event like this to occur in early October? Thanks for your consideration.

Kim

Hincker

Kim,

My regrets for the delay in response. I've reviewed your notes below and have consulted the event calendar and staffingassignments. The Special Events Office is happy to assist and, by way of this email, l'm assigning Jessica Surace as the

lead coordinator from Special Events to assist you.

Jessica is running hospitality, volunteers and transportation for Ut Prosim/Kickoff weekend and then has William Preston in

early November, but I believe her schedule is such that this additional assignment will not be problematic. As well, shehas great experience with coordinating Grove receptions for football during the previous two seasons, which might prove

extra beneficial.

The big question I have for you is-do I need to associate funds with this event from my budget or will any expensesincurred be reimbursed by the President's Office?

Also, before settling on a final date I kindly ask that you consult with Jessica before confirming. That way she can confirmher attendance, as well as mine or another staff member, so you are assured of SE staff day of.

In designing and printing invitations, if there is a guest list we can certainly run envelopes for addressing simultaneously sothat David doesn't have to worry about doing so. We can also very easily track RSVPs and produce nametags if you'd

like. Yourcall... just fits into a total package of doing the invites in ourworld.

I've copied Jessica on this message so additional or future correspondence can be sent directly to her. She'll keep me in

the looo.


(J/rs.) 3{unter Q. QresiamDirector of Special Eventsoffice of Special Events

Virginia TechUniversity DevelopmentUniversity Gateway Center902 Prices Fork RoadMail Code: 0336Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: 540.231.4853Fax: 540.231.8329

Gresham, HunterThursday, September 13,2007 4:37 PMO'Rourke, KimHincker, Larry; Surace, JessicaRE: Clergy Recognition Event

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From: O'Rourke, KimSent: Wednesday, September t2,2Q07 6:31 PM

To: Gresham, HunterCc: Hincker, LarrySubject Clergy Recognition Event

Hi. Hunter.

I hope you've recovered from the concert, which was excellent! Wth the campaign kickoff and other unrelatedevents, I'm sure there's no time for rest.

Thank you for making it possible for Brianna to meet with us last Friday to go through our plans for theSeptember 10 recognition event at The Inn for external groups that helped us. Everyone enjoyed themselves,and Larry is now the stand-in whenever Letterman can't do his show. However, neither of us wants to go

I

through that again, so we're asking for a bit of help from your office. Let me explain.

There's another--smaller-group of external people that we haven't thanked for their assistance with 4/16: theclergy in the area. We're planning a different event for them. This one would be at The Grove and would be

similar to a pre-game reception, except that it would be late afternoon. There would be no formal program,

although Dr. Steger would make some remarks from the steps inside. We may or may not have certificates

that the honorees could take with them (they would be displayed on tables). This would probably be

scheduled for earlY October.

Here's how I propose dividing up the tasks.

1. Select Date - Larry Hincker, Sandy Smith, David Venne

2. Develop invitation list - LarrY


4. Print invitations in-house - Special Events

5. Address invitations to Clergy and to W administrators - David Venne

6. Accept RSVPs and prepare RSVP list - David Venne

7. Handle all food, food service, and arrangements at The Grove - David Venne

8. Arrange music, if desired - David Venne

9. Prepare nametags - David Venne

10. Work with Parking Services - Special Events or David Venne

1 1. Be on-site for event - David Venne and Grove staff, Special Events (1-2 staff), Larry, Kim, other pres.

office staff

Hunter, as you can see, the involvement for Special Events would be minimal-ltems 3,4,10,11. Do you thinkSpecial Events could help us with an event like this to occur in early October? Thanks for your consideration.

Kim

From:SentlTo:Subject:

Attachments:

O'Rourke, KimWednesday, September 26,2007 6:11Evans, Susanletters to honorees

Recog Event Ltr Oct 23(2).doc; Recog Event Ltr Oct 23(3).doc

PM

Susan:

Here are two letters. Version 2 goes to the big list of honorees. Version 3 goes to those who spoke at theApril 17 convocation: Sue Kurtz, SedkiRiad, Julie Still, and Rev. Bill King.

l'll send the W administrator letter by morning.kim

Recog Event Ltr Recog Event Ltroct 23(2).doc ... Oct 23(3).doc...

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' Evans, Susan

- From: O'Rourke, Kim

Sent: Monday, October 01,2007 6:01 PM

To: Evans, Susan

Subject: RE: Julie Still

Susan: We believe the address is:

Ms. Julie Still607 Center StreetBlacksburg, VA 24060

From: Evans, SusanSent: Monday, October 0L,2007 2:59 PM

To: O'Rourke, KimSubject lulie Still

Also do you have Julie Still's contiact information? | couldn't find her on the website.

Susan EvansExecutive Secretary SeniorUniversig RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA24061540 231 5396

Humor is manl<ind's greatest blessing.Mark Tv,ain

t0t3/2007

Evans, Susan


O'Rourke, KimMonday, October 01,2007 3:26 PMEvans, SusanRay Williams

Susan: l'm still checking into the Julie Still question. However, please be sure to invite Ray Williams fromStudent Affairs to the clergy event. We accidentally left him off the list, I think. Thanks,

Kim

Evans Susan


O'Rourke, KimWednesday, September 26, 2007 4:32 PMEvans. SusanFW: Planning for Oct. 23 Clergy Recognition Event

Susan: One thing I forgot to mention is that you were going to get driving directions for the German Club andinclude them in the letter inviting the honorees (once I send the revised letter to you).

Kim

From:Sent:To:Subiect:

O'Rourke, KimWednesday, September 26, 2007 4i2L PM

Hincker, Larry; Surace, JesEca; EvanE Susan; Venne, DavidPlanning for Oct. 23 Clergy Recognition Event

Larry, Jessica, Susan, and David:

I have reseryed the President's Board Room (210 Burruss) for our next meeting, which is scheduledfor October 15 at 4 p.m.

Based on my notes, here's a summary of what each of us is doing:

LarrvFinalize honoree invitation list with SusanAsk Clara to produce certificates for all organizations on the listRead names during program

JessicaBanner and lectern sealPrepare nametagsBe on-site for event

DavidArrange cateringBe on-site for event

SusanReserve German Club Ballroom (one riser, two mics)Finalize invitation list with LarryPrepare letters for honorees and W administrators, etc.Stuff and mail signed letters this weekCall Mike Kiernan to arrange photographerCall Jane Harrison to arrange for student musical groupTrack RSVPs, and prepare list from which Larry will read

KimRevise invitation letterDraft invite to VT administrators, etc.Ask Teresa to order certificate foldersAsk Charlie Stott to rework CWS remarks (more spiritual)Find the moneyBe on-site for event (and recruit other President's Office staff)

VT administrator invitation list should include: Academic Council, Jay Poole, Wendell Flinchum, Joey Albert,Vince Houston, Judy Alford, Tom Brown, Rick Ferraro, Chris Flynn, Ed Spencer, Guy Sims

Honoree invitation list should include the following people from the April 17 Convocation: Ms. Sue Kurtz(Director of Hillel at VT), Ms. Julie Still (Living Buddhism of W), Dr.Sedki Riad (representing the Muslimcommunity at W), The Reverend Bill King (Director of Lutheran Campus Ministries).

Let everyone know if I missed anything. Thanks and see you on Oct. 15.Kim

, Evans, Susan


lmportance:

O'Rourke, KimWednesday, September 26,2007 3:45 PMWright, TeresaEvans, SusanCertificate covers

High

Teresa:

For the Clergy Recognition Event on October 23, Larry has asked Clara to prepare certificates. Please orderthe appropriate number of certificate holders to arrive as soon as possible. They should open to the top, asthe others did. Susan Evans has the list of invitees, so you can find out from her how many are needed.Thanks,

Kim


O'Rourke, KimWednesday, September 26,2007 5:49 PMEvans, SusanRE: Planning for Oct. 23 Clergy Recognition Event

Susan: yes, this will be a slightly different letter, and I will work on it.your list. Please see the bottom of my note below regarding the two

Kim

There are a few people missing frominvitation lists. Thanks,

From:Sent:To:Subiectr

Evans, SusanWednesday, September 26, 2007 5:06 PM

O'Rourke, KimFW: Planning for Oct. 23 Clergy Recognition Event

Kim I need a little clarification. Hope you can help.

TASK - Prepare letters for honorees and W administrators,following?):

Wendell FlinchumJoey AlbertVince HoustonThe Academic CouncilTom BrownRick FerraroChris FlynnS. Spencer - who is this?Guy SimsDr. HikesJudy Alfred

Did I leave anyone out?

Susan EvansExecutive Secretary SeniorUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA24061540 231 5396

Humor is mankind's greatest b/essing.Mark Twain

From: O'Rourke, KimSent: Wednesday, September 26,2O07 4:32 PMTo: Evans, SusanSubject FW: Planning for Oct. 23 Clergy Recognition Event

etc. (is this going to be a different letter to the '- "

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Evans, Susan

From: Smith, Sandra

Sent: Monday, September 17,2007 1:34 PM

To: Evans, Susan

Cc: O'Rourke, Kim

Subjecfi RE: Clergy Recog event

Susan,

Following are the dates we currently have on hold at The Grove:' l\

September 18 9^nd 20 ^(octobery', 10,(},n,e9e9 G() +r"D9{1}v'- ;eFfl

Sandy

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Asslsfanf ta the PresidentVirginia Tech (01 31)Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540/[email protected]

t1 K;v P.

From: Evans, Susan

Sent: Monday, September 17,2007 1:14 PM

To: Smith, SandraSubject: Clergy Recog event

Sandy,

I am compiling a list of clergy and need to get some new dates from you for Pres. Steger.the evening 5-7 pm (probably October) that we can start with.

Thanks for you help.

Susan EvansExecutive Secretary SeniorUniversig RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, V424061540 231 5396

Please send me a number of dates in

9/17/2007tx+A|riF\&t :...,... .r.:*,..r*&IE.

Evans, Susan

From: Catherine C. Snyder[[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, September 19,2007 2:22 PM

To: Evans, Susan

Subject: Re: Ministers who helped following 4/16

Susan: Here are some names for your list. I will trv to ask about others.

Blacksburg Baptist Church: Tommy McDearis

Blacksburg Presbyterian Church:Alex EvinsSuJ# Verbrugge

,/St. Paul \fl.E: Glenn Orr

Glade: Kel,ty'Sisson

Thanks for your efforts to recognize clergy in local chwches.

Catherine

Catherine C. SnyderPresbyterian Campus Minister at VTCoopir House305 Washington Street SVy'

Blacksburg. VA 24060(s40)ss2-2473

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Filbert, Tim" <[email protected]>

Date: September 18, 2007 4:15:26 PM EDT

Cc: "Brown, Tom" <[email protected]>, "Evans, Susan" <[email protected]>

Subject: lllnisters who helpod following 4/16

Hi Scoft and Catherine,

9/19/2007

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I just received a call from the office of our Assoc. VP of University Relations who asked for a listing of all ministers(local) who helped out after the hagedy. They would like to recognize those individuals in some manner, I believe theyindicated it would be a reception. They already have the campus ministers list. Could you provide t!at-e{Fce, -SusanEvans, [email protected]. with the names of other individuals that vou're aware ofl I could only a{'6 Karen Day)(Unitarian Ugixersalirst)+e{e list. And then there were th{Rgd Cross lolks, and while they wercnb@with theexception o{Bonnie Dillon i}r the Roanoke office), they reaTi!-iiiedTo help out along with thtl-esElgb$saster relieffolks. \---'-=l

Tim Filbert

Assistant Dirsctor, Student Leadership Development

Department of Student Activities

319 Squires Student Center (0138)


(s40) 231-3673

(s40) 267-4l s s (cell)

9/1912007

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Glergy Recognition Event

Planning MeetingSeptember 26,2007

2:30 p.m.

Agenda

Event will be Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at The Grove.

1. lnvitation List

. Honorees ( (rr VT administrators '- A t*ta qdt-l , .J c"- l+*otJr'-

2. Assigning responsibilities

. Finalizing/maintaining list L,'

. Sending invitation letters

3. Menu --4. Program 2

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Accepting RSVPs and preparing list k A' Ar-^"t-rPreparing nametags - {rnsoraca-

On-site help

Preparing nametags - Jrnsoraca- G %"',-.t1---Designing/printing certificates -@|eto'

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Evans, Susan


Attachments:

O'Rourke, KimWednesday, September 26,2007 6:'l 1 PMEvans, Susanletters to honorees

Recog Event Ltr Oct 23(2).doc; Recog Event Ltr Oct 23(3).doc

Susan:

Here are two letters. Version 2 goes to the big list of honorees. Version 3 goes to those who spoke at theApril 17 convocation: Sue Kurtz, Sedki Riad, Julie Still, and Rev. Bill King

l'll send the VT administrator letter by morning.kim

Recog Event Ltr Recog Event LtrOct 23(2).doc ... Oct 23(3).doc...

Larry,

I just realized how quickly theselist of possibilities.

The recommended time is 5:00-5:30inc l-uded .

Thank you.

Sandy

two dates will be

or 5:30-7:00. It

Subject:Location:

Start:End:

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sandy

sandra w. SmithAdministrative Assistant540 / 231-- 523rssmiLh@vt. edu

Hold for a Thank You receptiontne grove

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-- - --original MeEEage-----From: Smith, SandraSent: Friday, Septembe! O'l , 2OO7 11:0? AMTo : Ilj.ncker, LarryCc: Evans, SusanSubj ect: Thank You Reception

You asked for dates tso hold a reception aEl-8, and 20.

Pfease let me know what date wif l- work.

Who wiLf be handling the invitations?

Thank you .

upon us. Please add October 4

is my understanding spouses are

The Grove for clergy. We are holding September

Virginia Tech (0131) Blacksburg, Virginia 24051

to the

to be

to tshe Pres idents

Evans. Susan


Hincker, LarryWednesday, September 12,2007 8:'15 PMEvans, SusanFW: Clergy Recognition Event

Another recognition event

Larry HinckerAssociate Vice PresidentUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 5396hincker@vt. ed u

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From: O'Rourke, KimSent: Wednesday, September 12,2007 6:31 PM

To: Gresham, HunterGcr Hincker, LarrySubjech Clergy Recognition Event

Hi, Hunter,

I hope you've recovered from the concert, which was excellentl With the campaign kickoff and other unrelatedevents, I'm sure there's no time for rest.

Thank you for making it possible for Brianna to meet with us last Friday to go through our plans for theSeptember 10 recognition event at The Inn for external groups that helped us. Everyone enjoyed themselves,and Larry is now the stand-in whenever Letterman can't do his show. However, neither of us wants to gothrough that again, so we're asking for a bit of help from your office. Let me explain.

There's another--smaller-group of external people that we haven't thanked for their assistance with 4/16: theclergy in the area. We're planning a different event for them. This one would be at The Grove and would be

similar to a pre-game reception, except that it would be late afternoon. There would be no formal program,although Dr. Steger would make some remarks from the steps inside. We may or may not have certificatesthat the honorees could take with them (they would be displayed on tables). This would probably bescheduled for early October.

Here's how I propose dividing up the tasks:

1. Select Date - Larry Hincker, Sandy Smith, David Venne

2. Develop invitation list - Larry


4. Print invitations in-house - Soecial Events

WVi$niaTectr Office of the President210 Bunuss Hall (0131 )

Blacksburg, Virginia 240615401 231^6231 FA&: 5401 231-4265

September 20,2007

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It has been almost six months since the horrific events of April 16 on the Virginia Tech campus.Our university could not have coped without your valuable assistance. Many organizations and

thousands of people responded immediately when aware of our hagedy.

The events of April 16 continue to consume immense amounts of time among our executiveleadership team. Please accept our apology for this delayed acknowledgement.

On behalf of the Virginia Tech community, the Board of Visitors, and all those touched by thecalamities ofthat terrible day, we send our deepest and sincerest thanks and appreciation for yourselfless support of all those in need.

We recently had a opportunity to recogrrize and thank hundreds of first responders, localbusinesses, support groups, and many others for their extraordinary service in our time of acuteneed. However, we know that our campus and local clergy played a uniquely important roleattanding to the spiritual and psychological needs of students, our employees, their families, andindeed, the entire Blacksburg community.

We would like to publicly recognize your organization at a reception on Monday, October 29,

2007, fuom 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at The Grove, the home of Virginia Tech Presidents. We invite youto join us for this event. Please RSVP by October 10,2007 .

With appreciation,

Charles W. StegerPresident

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From: Dame, Michael

Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 5:30 PM

To: Owczarski, Mark

Cc: Hincker, Larry; Evans, Susan

Subject: RE: internal review reports web stats

l'll compile another report before our Tuesday staff meeting.

Mike

From: Owczarski, MarkSent: Thursday, August 23,2007 4:50 PM

To: Dame, MichaelCc: Hincker, Larry; Evans, SusanSubjectl RE: internal review reports web stats

Thanks, Mike, So important for us to know. Looks like our community would rather have us distill it for theml

Susan, for the file on releasing our self study.

Mark

From: Dame, MichaelSent: Thursday, August 23,2007 3:52 PM

To: Owczarski, MarkSubject internal review reports web stats

Mark,

eHereHere's the Google Analytics count for page views on the news release so far:

/story.php?itemno=459&relyear=2007 3,448

And here's the number of downloads for each of the reoort documents so far:

/documents/2007 -08-22 securitv infrastructure.pdf 649

/documents/2007-08-22 internal communications.pdf 472

/documents/2007-0 8 -22_communications:infrastructure.pdf 375

/documents/2007-08-22:steger.doc 308

/documents/2 007 -08 -22 niles. doc L74

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Hincker, Larry

From: Flanagan, Elizabeth [[email protected]]

Sent: MondaY, APril 23, 2007 9:45 AM

To: Ford, David; Bonner, Cynthia; Christopoulos, Kim; Arthur, Salinda; Smoot, Ray

Cc: Mitchell, Terri Thompson; Arsenault, Rhonda; Corvin, Thim; Hayes, Angela

Subject: Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund Coordinating Council

lmportance: High

Colleagues:

The Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund has attracted significant resources (well over $500,000) that we can use to help

victims' famiiies with their expenses, as well as to cover counseling services, etc. I would like to ask you to

participate in the Hokie Spirii Memorial Fund Coordinating Council,.an ad hoc gro_up that will coordinate needs

assessment, develop policies and procedures for how funds are to be awarded. This is time sensitive since we

have the funds and ihere are surely are immediate needs (funeral expenses, transportation, etc.) to which we can

resoond ASAP.

My staff assistant, Bonnie Folker, is trying to get a meeting on our,calendars early this week. I know that we will

need to depend heavily on the family iiaison to deliver the relay information; so, Cynthia, perha.ps you might be

able to give us a statui report on where there relationships are for each family. .David, I know in making awards,

*e ma/are likely to need insight into their financial needs, so I hope you might be able to have some idea about

needs ihrough their FASFA sCores. Kim, please give some thought to the stationery and message that would

accompany any checks distributed by the WF.

Thank you for your responsiveness.

Betsy

Elizabeth A. Flanagan, Ph. D., CFPVice President for Development and University RelationsVirginia Tech315 Burruss Hall (0253)Blacksburg, VA 24061(540)231-7676 Fax (540) 231-8456E-mail: betsy@vLqdu

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'Evans. Susan

From: Davis, Sharrika

Sent: Tuesday, September 18,2007 10:09 PM

To:

Subject:

Evans, Susan

RE: my email

Attachments: Ministers Alliance Contact List2007.doc

Dear Susan,Attached is the Ministers alliance listing for predominantly African-American churches in the area. On Wednesday, April 18th

the group held a joint community service for students, families and communiiy members. Also, as many are staff at VT and inBlacksburg, they participated in VT and community services, events, visisted injured, etc. I am working to track down 4 otherministers who participated, but are not listed in the phone book. I hopefully will have those later today or Thursday at the latest.Then I will send those names to you. Please let me know if you need anything else.

Sincerely,Sharrika

Sharrika D. DavisAssociate Dean of SrudentsVT-VT-VT-VT-VT-VT-VT201 W. Roanoke St. (0255)Blacksburg, VA 24060 o11540)231-3787(phone) 41,(540)2314035 (FAX) t./ ?www.dos.l4.edu I

From: Evans, SusanSent: Tue 9lLBl20O7 3:20 PM

To: Davis, SharrikaSubject: my email

Susan EvansExecutive Secretary SeniorUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA24061540 231 5396

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Minister's Alliance Contact List** This is a private listing, please save for your minutes and references.

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O'Rourke, KimWednesday, September 26, 2007 4:21 PMHincker, Larry; Surace, Jessica; Evans, Susan; Venne, DavidPlanning for Oct. 23 Clergy Recognition Event

Susan, and David:

I have reserved the President's Board Room (2{0 Burruss} for our next meeting, which is scheduledfor October 15 at 4 p.m.

Based on my notes, here's a summary of what each of us is doing:

LarryFinalize honoree invitation list with SusanAsk Clara to produce certificates for all organizations on the listRead names during program

JessicaBanner and lectern sealPrepare nametagsBe on-site for event

DavidArrange cateringBe on-site for event

SusanReserve German Club Ballroom (one riser, two mics) v/Finalize invitation list with Larry /Prepare lefters for honorees and W administrators, e|rc. r'Stuff and mail signed letters this week y'Call Mike Kiernan to arrange photographer y'

,Call Jane Harrison to arrange for student musical group y.Track RSVPs, and prepare list from which Larry will read y'

KimRevise invitation lefterDraft invite to W administrators. etc.Ask Teresa to order certificate foldersAsk Charlie Stott to rework CWS remarks (more spiritual)Find the moneyBe on-site for event (and recruit other President's Office staff)

VT administrator invitation list should include: Academic Council, Jay Poole, Wendell Flinchum, Joey Albert,Vince Houston, Judy Alford, Tom Brown, Rick Ferraro, Chris Flynn, Ed Spencer, Guy Sims

Honoree invitation list should include the following people from the April 17 Convocation: Ms. Sue Kurtz(Director of Hillel at VT), Ms. Julie Still (Living Buddhism of VT), Dr.Sedki Riad (representing the Muslimcommunity at W), The Reverend Bill King (Director of Lutheran Campus Ministries).

Let everyone know if I missed anything. Thanks and see you on Oct. 15.Kim

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lnvitation List

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O'Rourke, KimTuesday, October30, 2007 2:13PM'greg. [email protected]'Hincker, LarryReply to question about tuition/fees vs. cash

Greg:

Please refer to the August 15 protocol for an explanation of the different categories. As you know, theamounts in all categories were increased by about 15% over what the protocol stated.

Category A - families of 32 deceased individualsCategory B - physically injured and hospitalized more than 10 days (5 people)Category C - physically injured and hospitalized 3-9 days (8 people)Category D - physically injured but not hospitalized or hospitalized less than 3 days (14 people)Category E - not physically injured but present in one of the classrooms that was attacked (20 people)

Your question pertains to those people in Categories D and E because these are the people who were tochoose between cash OR mandatory tuition and fees. (People in categories B and C received cash ANDmandatory tuition and fees).

In category D, 10 people chose cash, and 4 people chose mandatory tuition and fees.

In category E, 14 people chose cash, and 6 people chose mandatory tuition and fees.

Everyone in Categories D and E who chose mandatory tuition and fees was also given the additional $1500when the disbursements in all categories were increased. (And the people in Categories D & E received$11,500 instead of the $10,000 shown in the Aug. 15 protocol.)

Please let me know if any of this is unclear.

Kim

Kim O'Rourke [email protected]

Chief of StaffOffice of the President

Virginia Tech210 Burruss Hall (0131)

Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA(540) 231-6232 - phone(540) 231-4265 - fax

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Virginia Tech Victim Assistance Program

Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund Revlsed Disbursements

October 29,2007

On August 15,2007, the Virginia Tech Victim Assistance Program Final Protocol established the process

by which disbursements would be made from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund (HSMF).- This fund was

established by the Virginia Tech Foundation, lnc. on April 17,2007 to provide a vehicle for donors seeking

to make donations to assist families, victims, and the Virginia Tech Community in the wake of the tragic

events of April 16. Contributions received as of August 13, 2007 totaled $7,684,51 3.00. Estimated

distributions under the Protocol (as of 8/15/07) totaled $7,880,000.00, including $213,403.00 previouslypaid on behalf of families and victims as reimbursements for expenses, for a projected HSMF deficitbalance of $195,487.00. lt was anticipated that future contributions received between August 13,2007and December 31,2007 would result in elimination of this deficit.

Between August 13, 2007 and October 15, 2007 , additional monies have been contributed to the fund and

claims have been finalized. As a result, a revised disbursement is being made to each qualified claimant

according to the distibution ratio established in the Protocol for Classifications A through E. Revised

disbursements are as follows:

Classlfication per the Final Protocol

A. Death Claims

B. Physical Injury claims with Hospitalization

of 10 days and nighb (or more)

D, Oher Physical Injury Claims Not

Addressed in A. B, or C Above

C. Physical lnjury Claims witr Hositalization $40,000

of 3-9 days and nights

Disbursement

oer Protocol

$180,000

$90,000

$10,000OR

Tuition and

Mandatory Fees

$10,000OR

Tuition andMandatory Fees

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Disbursement

$208,000

$104,000

$46,000

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Tuition and MandatoryFees + $1,500

$11,500OR

Tuition and MandatoryFees + $1,500

E. Other Claims

Revised disbursements have been processed in accordance with the process selected in each claim, i.e.

electronic funds transfer or check. For those claimants in Classifications D and E who selected Tuition

and Mandatory Fees instead of cash payment, additionally a cash disbursement of $1 ,500 has been made

by check. All checks have been sent to the address provided on the claim form.

Attached is an accounting of all contributions to the Fund as of October 15,2007 and the revised

distributions.

* Authorization for Virginia T6ch to disbure these funds has been granted by the Govemo/s Executive Order 56 (2007):

Hokie Soirit Memorial and Scholarship Funds Disbursement.

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From: Kim l,t. christopoulos-lkimc@vt'edu]ilrii iiloiv, octobei 26, 2007 2i44 PM

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to the 32 individua]fami 1y

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Kim M. Christopoulos [[email protected]]Friday, October 26,2007 2:44 PMOwczarski, Mark; Kiser, MichaelHincker, LarryRe: Need some help with figures

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>Larry and I are hoping to lean on you a bit for some information.

>We need to know (by Monday afternoon, please) three doffar figures . .

> * the total number of dollars donated to date to the 32 individual> scholarship funds in the Hokie Spirit Scholarship family> $886,406.59

> * The total number of dollars donated to date to the over-arching> Hokie Spirit SCHOLARSHIP Fund : $681 ,902.1'0

> * The total of those two figures (yes' I am math challenged J) :> $1, 574,308. 69

>Thank you in advance for your help!

>Mar k>Mark Owczars ki>Director of News & Information\rl-i-'6rcitrr Pal rr i nnc/ui,!ve-orLy

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Kim M. Christopoulos [email protected]]Thursday, October25, 2007 11:36 [email protected] Stories

Larry : Per our chat. Actually, Larry' I have a fofder ofAfl of these kids received special TY l-trs and if a cl-assa picture of the HokieBird. Lots of l-emonade stands werekid TY let t ersout, If you'd like different stories than those befow, I'1 .\-k j- hr.r.rh thi s f i' - - *"r 1 ^rher stories out.--.r-c d9.1 rrr alts yurf vL

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received.re ce ivedsent 30+

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Karzy Kids Katoring Kompany is/was a kindergartenVT alum Cfass of r76 (Kitty Cox Witthoefft). Theyear - it is their class business project -and the took place on April l-6. They decided toprofit of $400 to the HSMF.

class from Richmond whose teacher is a.l ree hrd hoon nl:nnr nrr -hi c Fl'o1t 2l I!uurr Prsrrr I

send us their entire

Devin and Bethany (two sisters) gave all the money they had in their wallets ($6.00) to usbecause of their concern for our schoof and students. Bethany is a Cavalier fan and Devinis a "strong Hokie fan".

Jane spoke to a woman who is out of work but felt strongly about doing somethingand sent us $10.00.

A woman who works at UVA in the surgical unit made 200 orange and maroon ribbonsthem to work; they were gone in a short amount of time and in the process, peopJ-e

$600 to the HSMF. Beth's son is a freshman here at Tech and she and her husbandhim back to campus on Sunday. They felt it was inportant for him to be here withfriends and he wanted to return.

for VT

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We received. a 2 Ib box fufl of pennies and nickles. This was a gift from 7 year old girlnamed peyton who told her father that she wanted to give all of her money from her moneyjar to "Virginla where the kids died". She lives in North Carolina and her gift was for

Kim M. ChristopoulosDirector of Donor RelationsVirginia TechUniversity DeveloPrnent (0336)902 Prices Fork RoadBlacksburg, VA 2 40 61-(540) 23L-2827 or (800) 533-1"144prua (540) 23\-2802www.givingto.vt.edu

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Kim M. Christopoulos [email protected], October 29,2007 8:59 AMHincker, LarryRE: HSMF Stories

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Korean Council- of churches that>Do you remenber the formal nlme of the>gave a few hundred thousand. ?

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>-----Original Message----->From: Kin M. Christopoulos f n..iIto:>Sent: Thursday' October 25, 200'7 tI>To: hincker@vt. edu>Subject: HSMF St orles

>Larry : Per our chat. Actually, Larry, I have a folder of the kid>gifts that we received. AII of these kids received special TY ltrs and>.i f : nlaqq .rA\/c e.rifl- l- hcrr alqn rcreirro-l : nir-f rrrc of j-he HOkieBird.Yr! Lr g"v.y

>Lots of Lemonade stands wele set up. A11 in al-1 we sent 30+ kid TY letters>out. If you'd like different stories than those below, 1'lf be happy to>look through this flle again and pulJ- other stories out. Absol-utely no>problem. Thanks. Kin

>Karzy Kids Katoring Kompany is/was a kindergarten class frorn Riehmond>whose teacher is a VT alum Cfass of '"1 6 (Kitty Cox Witthoefft). The>class had been planning this event a1l year - it is their class business project ->and the took place on April 16. They decided to send us their entire>profit of $400 to the HSMF.

)Devin and Bethany (two s j-sters) gave aII the money they had in their>wallets ($6.00) to us because of their concern for our schoof and>students. Bethany is a Cavafier fan and Devin is a "strong Hokie fan"'

>Jane spoke to a woman who is out of work but felt strongly about doing>something for VT and sent us $10.00.

>A woman who works at UVA in the surgical unit made 200 orange and>maroon ribbons and took them to work; they were gone in a short amount>of tjme and jn the process, people donated $600 to the HSMF. BeLh's>son is a freshman here at Tech and she and her husband brought him back>ro campus on Sunday. They fel-t it was important for him Lo be here>with his friends and he wanted to return.

>V,le received a 2lb box full of pennies and nickles. This was a gift>from 7 year o1d girl named Peyton who told her father that she wanted>to give a1l- of her money from her money jar to "virginia where the kids>died". She lives in North Carolina and her gift was for 55.36.

>Kim M. christopoulos>Director of Donor Relations>Virginia Tech>Unj-versity Development (0336)>902 Prices Fork Road>Blacksburg, VA 2406L>(540) 23L-282'7 or (800) 533-1144>FAX (540) 23t-2802>www . givingto. vt . edu

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-Unirel@vledu, E/15/07 10:00 PM -0400, Security Update

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August L6, 2007

Dear Students. Faculty, and Staff,

with the return to schooL and the beginning of the new acadernic year, I know that youmay be wondering what will be different on the virginia Tech carnpus. Our universityexperienced violence and sorrow of unimaginable proportions this past spring. Manymenlcers of our community are still struggling physically and emotionally from director indirect involvement in that April tragedy. I trust that our mutual support andrespect for each other will help the entire university community emerge stronger andfuII of Hokie spirit.

Soon, r^re will be announcing the results of the three Presidential working groups onsecurity infrastructure, telecommunications, and inter-departmental protocols relatedto the events of April 16. Ho\^rever, I have received many guestions about the statusof classrooms and I am pleased to share with you now changes that are alreadyunderway.

cl-assroom locks

General assignment cl-assrooms have had l-ocks installed on the doors. These locks aredesigned so occupants can lock the door from inside the room in tines of emergency.These locks are also designed so that the door does not remain locked after soneoneIeaves the room. This feature will prevent people from locking the door as a prankor accidentally locking the door as they exit. Pol-ice, EMS, and some departmental-personnel will have a key that will unlock these doors from the outside.

Building door hardware

In an effort to prevent unauthorized securing of interior and exterior pairs of doorsin major acadenic and administrative buildings, t.he hardware on door pairs deemedsusceptible to chaining, cabling, or being tied together ale being removed andreplaced. This work is currently ongoing and will be completed in accordance rrith thebuilding priorities established by the Virginia Tech police Department.

Emergency protocols

So that students, faculty and staff know how to respond durj-ng various types ofemergencies, instructional posters lvill be placed in all academic buiJ-dings oncampus. These posters are in production and will be mounted in all- generaLassignment classrooms earJ.y in the Fa]I semester. Emergency Management personnel arealso evaluating hanging the posters in other high-traffic areas on campus.

. Residential Programs is in the process of customizing this emergency notification)poster for placement in all residence haLls with protocols unique to residence ]ife.


[email protected], 8/15/07 10:00 PM -0400, Security Update 2

VT A1erts

virginia Tech uses several- channels when communicating to the greater universitycommunity in an emergency or $reather event such as campus e-mailr the Hotline,tel-ephone trees, and the raeb. We have added VT Alerts, a system in which you canreceive notification on any mobile device. The subscriber-onIy features of VT Alertsallo\rs you to receive urgent notifications s/here and how you want, even if you'reaway from your computer or university phone.

VT Alerts alIows you to list up to three contact methods including text messages(sMS) to mobile devj-ces, instant messages (AoL, rCO, MSN' and Yahoo), cal-ls tonon-Virginia Tech phone numbers, or e-nails to non-Virginia Tech addresses. Since YOU

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\de strongly suggest that everyone subscribe to VT Alerts at vtwvt. alerts . vt. edu.

we are also actively consideringwill keep you informed of thesequestions about these changes or

several other emergency communication methods anddeveloprnents. In the meantime, if you have specificother security infrastructure initiatives' pl-easebv email to heidin0vt. edu.cotact Heidi Mccoy at 231-8118 or

you $ril1 be hearing additional information from the university on these topics' but\"/anted to provide you with a brief update prior to the beginning of the semester.welcome back and I hope you have a successful year.

Sincerely yours ,

James A. HyattExecutive Vice President and chief operating Officer

Dr. Charles StegerDr . Mark l4cNarnee

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A SPECIAL }IESS.A.GE TO ALL ALUMNI OF \'IRGINI.{ TECH

To our Virginia Tech alumni. I write the kind of message I never expected to have towrite in my entire career sen'ing the university. On Monday, thc l6'n of .{pril, acampus resident senior student shot two students in Ambler Johnston residence halland proceeded shortll thereafter to the other side of the Drillfieid. entered NorrisHall and randomil'shot more than 40 students and facul{v in several classrooms.He then turned his gun on himself and took his own life. As I write this, 32 studentsand facultl'rvho were among his victims have died. Others remain hospitalized. Anongoing investigation will answer so man)' faets and questions still unknos,n at thistime.

This is the most horrific scene in the historl of this or any universifr.'. our hearts goout to the families and loved ones of the victims. our hearts go out to the friends,classmates and others who witnessed this tragedy. A Memorial convocation isscheduled today (Tuesday aftemoon at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time) and will benationally televised. President and Mrs. George w. Bush are expected to attend,along with Virginia Governor and Mrs. Tim Kaine and other dignitaries.

This is a shocking crime with crime scenes that have affracted national andinternafional press, all broadcasting tbeir live news shows from the HoltzmanAlumni center. President charles steger, himself an alumnus, has personallyexpressed $'ith utmost compassion his condolences to the families who have beennotified and are still being notified. His leadership through this tragedy has beenextraordinary. All of us at the universi{v wish to demonstrate our compassionespecially to our students who have experienced a kind ofhorror and tragedy thathopefully they never will again. we share in their deepest sorrow and grief.

Other universities and institutions across the country, and indeed around the world,have communicated with us to express their shock and sympathy. Many of ouralumni have communicated with us and also with each other to share expressions ofsupport as n'ell as their personal grief. I am confident that Virginia Tech will healfrom this in lvhatever time it ma1' take, and rvill do so because of its strong supportfrom a family of caring alumni numbering over 200.000, including our currentstudents and all their families. The faculw, staff and entire surrounding communityare committed to helping our students and facultl.' recover from this terrible,terrible event. Those u'ho rvill follorv them will continue to embrace the ruemeaning of our motto "That r May Serve," that bonds the entire Hokie Nation.

The Alumni Association placed a single wreath in the Campus chapel n'ithin hoursof the tragedy"' and the corps of cadets has posfed an honor guard with it tos}'mbolize a universiq'honoring those it has lost so tragically. It is but one symbolof the enormous grief that an entire campus and famill' of alumni arouud the rvoritlmust bcar. l{an1'have askcd how they may sencl financial memorials... any

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Discord Greets Rapper Invited toVirginia Tech Memorial Concert

A free concert designed to begin theacademic year on a positive note at VirginiaTech, still shaken by April's shootingrampage. has drawn criticism over one of theinvited musicians, according to today'sl'}flashington Post. The musician, a rapperfromNew York known as Nas. hasperformed at least one song that appears tocelebrate gunplay and murder.

The criticism came from a sister of onevictim of the Virginia Tech shooter, who saidNas's lyrics were "the most inappropriatething I could imagine hearing" at an eventdevoted to healing and commemorating.

Another critic was Vincent J. Bove, who saidhe spoke for several families of VirginiaTech victims in saying that the choice of Naswas "unconscionable beyond belief' and"indicative of the moral decay in ow societythat contributes to acts of violence." Mr.Bove, whose Web site describes him as a"nationally acclaimed leadership and securityeducator," has written on his blog that theVirginia Tech tragedy was a failure ofleadership.

Virginia Tech, citing positive feedback fromnearly everyone else, said it would notchange the list of invited musicians. -Andrew Mytelka

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1. I think that quoting some selfproclaiming specialist as V. Bove, whoreceived an award (could find given bywhom) for the protection of the secondamendment (means guns rights) is notproper of the Chronicle of HigherEducation. We do have real specialists

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2. I sent this email to the Post reporter who wwrote the source article for the aboveexcerpt:

Dear Ms. Somashekhar:

Your article re the protest about the concert states that Mr. Bove declareshimself a spokesman for seven ofthe families-

Did you verifu his bona fides - get the nirmes of, and ask, any of the families?

In a globally echoing case like the Tech shootings, due diligence must be doneto prevent frauds from grabbing a piece ofthe spotlight.

sincerely yours,

richard handelsmanburlington, vt.

-richard Aug 3, 08:58 PM #.

A free concert designed to begin the academic year on a positive note atVirginia Tech should not be rap music. Rap music brings violence and othernegative things. It is a shame that they have decided to bring aftp rt;I.

- Kan Chandras Aug 4, 10:40 AM #.

um. . .is this controversy beside the point? the concert is not for us, but for thestudents ofva tech. they can and should have anyone they want, and it isbaffling that anyone would be so self righteous as to tell that campus how andwith whom they can best heal.

-youngprof Aug 5, 10:30 PM #

It took a long road trip, and listening to a CD by Nas (though I think one songwas fast forwarded) to have my three teenage children convince me that Naswas a "good" rapper. After hearing his music, and lyrics, I could not help butagree. I found his songs inspriring, energetic, and frankly, not what I expected.

Given the circumstances at Virginia Tech, I think more than anyone else on theplanet, they understand the circumstances and the fall out and who could soothetheir souls. Lots of people don't like church music either. . .

-Molly Mahony Aug 6, 07:38 AM t"

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Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 8:45 AM

To: Evans, Susan

Subject: FW: foremost thinker...Nice Shot! At least this guy is in the real world! You libs have your heads up

From: Smith, SandraSent: Wednesday, August 08,20o7 6:41 PM

To: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubjech FW: foremost thinker...Nice Shotl At least this guy is in the real world! You libs have your heads up

FYI

Sandra W SmithAdministrative Asslsfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131 )Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540/[email protected]

From: Keith M.Wegener [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 B:16 PM

To: [email protected]: foremost thinker...Nice Shot! At least this guy is in the real world! You libs have your heads up

in the clouds.

The Spirlt of Virqinla Tech"On September 6, Virginia's own Dave Matthews Band along with John Mayer, Phil Vassar, and Nas willjoin together in 'A Concert For Virginia Tech' at the university's Lane Stadium," declares a press releasefrom the institute:

"We're extremely grateful for the compassion and generosity of these artists who wished to create a veryspecial event where our students, faculty, and staff can come together to celebrate the spirit andresiliency of our university community as we begin a new academic year," said Charles Steger, Presidentof Virginia Tech. . . .

"While we obviously will never forget those lost or affected by the events of April 16, this concert will helpus to honor Virginia Tech's enduring Hokie Spirit," said Scott Cheatham, president of Hokies United.Hokies United is a student-driven volunteer effort organized to respond to local, national and internationaltragedies that may impact the Virginia Tech community.

"Nas," whose full name is Nasir Jones, is, according to the press release, "hip hop's foremost lyricist andthinker. And, some would argue, hip hop's conscience." Here is a sample of hip hop's conscience's oeuvre,a 1999 work called "Shoot'Em Up" (warning: unredacted obscenities at link):

One 44, two 45's3 loaded clips, 4 niggas roll, one nigga drives500 Benz, 6 reasons whyThis kid should dieWe shootin every m-----f---er outside

8t9/[email protected]

,^f";";Pulled on his block, jumped out the car, guns in our handAt the same time everybody ranThere that nigga go, hiding in the crowdLet the trigger blow, 7 shots now he lying on the ground

Hip hop's conscience is helping the Virginia Tech community come together to celebrate its spirit andresiliency and ensure that we never forget those lost or affected by the events of April 16. Doesn't thatmake you feel warm all over?

8/9t2007


Owczarski, MarkThursday, August 09, 2007 8:45 AMEvans, SusanFW: Concert to Celebrate the Slaugther at Virginia Tech

- ----original Message-----From: Smith, SandraSent: wednesday, August 08, 2007 5:35 PM

To: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, Christ.ophersubject: Fw: Concert to Celebrate the Slaugther at Virginia Tech

FYI

Sandra hl. smithAdministrative Assistant Eo the President Virginia Tech (0131) Blacksburg, Virginia 240615 40 / 237 - 623rssmit.h@vt. edu

- - - --Original Message-----From: Benton Bain [mai l to : benEonbain@cwp anama . ne t, ]Sent: Tuesday, AugusE 07, 2007 8:43 PMTo: presiden!@vt. edu; fox; Rush L,imbaugh; drudgeCc: bov@vt. edu; SEump, Shannon; prowoff@vt. edu; Redican,opinions edi torocol legiat.et imes . comSubject: Concert to Celebrate the slaugther a! Virginia

Dr. charLes StegerPresident of Virginia Tech

Subject: concerE to Celebrate the Slaugther

Concerning your concert at the Virginia Tech32 that were slaughtered on ApriL l6th, thealong with John Mayer, Phil vassar, and Nas.

Tech

at Virginia Tech

on september 5th for thoseuniversity has invited Dave Matther,rs Band

You are quoted as saying "werre extremely grateful for the compassion and generosiEy ofthese arEisls who wished to create a very special event where our st.udent's, facuLty, andstaff can come togeEher !o celebrate Ehe spirit and resiliency of our universiEy communityas we begin a new academic year.'l

"Nas, " whose ful1 name is Nasir ,Jones, j-s supposed to be one of Hip Hop's foremostlyrJ-cist, thinker. and conscience. From his l-999 work called "Shoot , here are softequotes to to shor^t tshe compassion and generosity from your so called compassionate artist:

'IOne 44, two 45's3 loaded clips, 4 niggas ro11, one nigga drivea 500 Benz, 5 reasons why This kid shoulddie we shootin every moEherfucker outside Pul1ed on his block, jumped out' the car. guns inour hand At the Eame tsime everybody ran There Eha! nigga go, hiding in lhe crowd Let thetrigger b1ow, 7 ghots now he lying on the ground'l

Do you really think that Hip Hopts conscience is going to help the Virginia Techcome together to celebrate the slaughter of 32 students that were not. allowed tothemsefves? Doe6n'ts the above lyrics make you feel warm af l- over?

Dr. Steger, I suspect that you have no moral conscience aE a1l and have no ideaare so many J-unatics running around.

Benton BainPotrerilfos, Chiriqui

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why there

Evans, Susan

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Evans, Susan

FW: Pride

Attachments: OpinionJournal - Best of the Web Today - August 7, 2007

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 5223

From: Smith, SandraSent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 6:35 PM

To: Owczarski, Mar$ Clough, ChristopherSubject FW: Pride

FYI

Sandra W SmithAdministrative Assisfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Bl acksburg, Virginia 24061540/[email protected]

From: Richard Bond [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, August 07,2007 9:06 PM

To: [email protected]: Pride

You should be proud. I'm sure the parents of those who died are.

Richard Bond

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Tol Evans, Susan

Subject: FW: A Concert For Virginia Tech

From; Smith, SandraSent: Wednesday, August 08,2007 6:33 PM

To: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubject: FW: A @ncert For Virginia Tech

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Assisfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Blacksburg, Vkginia 24061540/[email protected]

From: Damon Pixord [mailto:[email protected]]Sentr Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:54 PM


Subject: A Concert For Virginia Tech

Nas brings a lot of comfort to our community. I wonder how many niggas are going to be lying on the ground at theconcert?

A sample ofNAS artistry:

One 44, two 45's3 loaded clips, 4 niggas roll, one nigga drives500 Benz, 6 reasons whyThis kid should dieWe shootin every mother fucker outsidePulled on his block, jumped out the car, guns in our handAt the same time everybody ranThere that nigga go, hiding in the crowdLet the trigger blow, 7 shots now he lying on the ground

Damon

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To: Evans, Susan

Subject: FW: The Virgina Tech concert on September 6, 2007

From: Smith, SandraSenh Wednesdan August 08,2007 6:32 PM

To: Owczarski, Ma*; Clough, ChristopherSubiectr FW: The Virgina Tech concert on September 6,2007

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Assrsfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540/[email protected]

From: Joseph Kershenbaum [mailto:[email protected]]Sen$ Tuesday, August 07,2007 t1:27 PM

To : [email protected]; [email protected] The Virgina Tech concert on September 6,2007

Dear Mr. Steger and Mr. Cheathem:

It is a nice gesture for Virginia Tech to hold a concert io celebrate the enduring Hokie spirit in light of the shooting that occurred onyour campus. I leamed of this concert through a press release (http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=42'1).The press release states that an artist named Nas AKA Nasir Jones will be performing.

Considering what has occurred on your campus, I don't understand how you could possibly invite an artist who celebratesshooting people.

Here is the first verse of the song "Shoot 'Em Up," by Nas:

One 44, two 45's3 loaded clips, 4 niggas roll, one nigga drives500 Benz, 6 reasons whyThis kid should dieWe shootin every motherfucker outsidePulled on his block, jumped out the car, guns in our handAt the same tirne everybody ranThere that nigga go, hidlng in the crowdLet the trigger blow,7 shots now he lying on the groundBlood on the floorThen we shot some moreNiggas he was with2 niggas hit, one nigga fellOne tryed to run, go get him sonMake sure he's done before we bail, i aint trying to goto jallMust handle beef, code of the streetLoad up the heat, if these nigga think they could fuck aroundReal niggas do real thingsBy all means, niggas knowin how we get down.. It goes,...,.

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of2The full lyrics are available here: http://www.azlvrics.com/lyrics/nas/shootemup.html.

ls your press release a fake or an attempt at a cruel joke? | cannot believe your choice of artists to "celebrate the spirit andresiliency of [the Virginia Tech] university community."

Very truly yours,Attorney Joseph Kershenbaum100 Massmill DriveSuite 400Lowell, MA 01852-1238

(978) [email protected]

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To: Evans, Susan

Subject FW: ls this how you want to remember a shooting?

From: Smith, SandraSent: Wednesday, August 08,2007 6:27 PM

To: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubject FWI Is this how you want to remember a shooting?

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Assisfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Blacksburg, Virginia 24061544/[email protected]

From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, August 08, Z0(J7 9:49 AMTo: president@vt,eduSubjecft Is this how you want to remember a shootlng?

ls this how you want to remember a shooting?

From yesterday's Best of the Web newsletter:

Op inionJournal

Best of Ehe Web Today - Augus! 7, 2007Bv JAMES TARANTO

The Spirit of Virginia Tech http: / /www. vlnews.vt. edu/story. php?relyear=2 0 0?&itemno=421

"on Septernber 5, Virginia's own Dave Mat.thews Band along with John Mayer, Phil- Vassar, and Naswill join together in 'A Concert For Virginia Techr at the university's L,ane Stadium,rr declaresa press release from the institute:

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rrwerre extremely grateful for the compassion and generosity of these artists who wished tocreate a very special event where our students, faculty, and staff can come together tocefebrate the spirit and resiliency of our univerEity community as we begin a new academj.cyear, " said Charles Steger, President of Virginia Tech.

"While we obviousLy will never forget tho6e lost or affected by the events of April 16, thisconcert will help us to honor Virginia Tech's endurj-ng Hokie Spirit, " said Scott cheatham,president of Hokies United. Hokies United is a student-driven voLunteer effort organized torespond to IocaI, national and international tragedies that may impact the Virginia Techcommunitv.

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rrNas,tr whose fu11 name is Nasir Jones, is, according to the preaa release, "hip hop's foremostlyricist and thinker. And, some would argue, hip hop's conscience.rr Here is a sample of hiphop's conscience's oeuvre, a l-999 work called 'rShoot 'Em Upn (warning: unredacted obscenitiesaL link hLEp : //www. sing365. com/music/lyric. nsf /Shoot-t2?Em-Up- lyrics -Nas/5A160F395E62FB8F48255889002E5F71 ) :

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Or)e 44, two 45rs3 l-oaded clips, 4 niggas ro11, one nigga drives

500 Benz, 5 reasons why

This kid should die

We shootin every m-----f---er outside

Pulled on his block, jumped out the car, guns in our hand

At. the same time everybody ran

There tha! nigga go, hidj.ng in the crowd

Let Ehe trigger blo',,r, 7 shots now -he lying on the ground

*** El[D QUOTE ***

Hip hop's conscience is helpj-ng the Virginia Tech conmunity come together Eo celebrate it.sspirit and resiliency and ensure that we never forget those lost or affected by the ewent. s ofApril l-6. Doesn't that make you feel warm all over?

Michael whinihanTroy, Michigan

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Evans. Susan


Owczarski, MarkThursday, August 09, 2007 8:46 AMEvans, SusanFW: Nas

---- -Original Message-----From: Smith, sandraSent: Wednesday, Augus t 08t 2007 6:22 PY!To: Owezarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubject: FW: NaB

FY]

Sandra l{. SmithAdministraEive Assistant. to lhe President Virginia Tech (01-31) Blacksburg, virginj-a 24061s40 / 23r-623Lssmith@vt. edu

-- -- -Original Message- --- -From: [email protected] lmaifto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 10:4? AIvlTo: pres ident@vt . eduSubj ect: Nas

Dear President Steger,

ExcefLent choice of artist. Maybe you shouldKillerI sing-a1ong as wefl?

Did anybody think this Lhrough? (I think tshe

S incere 1y,

Frank McDonoughClass of 1985

invite tshe Talking Heads for a "Psycho

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The spirit of Virginia Tech"On September 5, Virginia's own Dave Matthews Band along with ,fohn Mayer, Phil Vassar, andNas wil-I join togetsher j.n rA Concert for Virginia Tech' at the university's LraneStadium," declares a press rel-ease from the institute:u!.le're extremely grateful for the compassion and generosity of these artisEs who wished tocreate a very special event where our students, faculty, and staff can come together tocelebrate the spiriE and resil-iency of our unj-versity community as we begin a new academicyear, " said Charles Steger, President of Virginia Tech.

"While we obviously will never forget those lost or affected by tshe events of April 15,this concert will help us to honor virginia Tech's enduring Hokie Spirit, " said ScottCheatham, president of Hokies United. Hokies United is a student-driven vol-unteer efforE.organized to respond to locaI, national and internat.ional tragedies t.hat. may impact t.heVirginia Tech community.

"Nas, u whose ful1 name is Nasir Jones. is, according t.o lhe press rel-ease, "hip nop' sforemost lyricist and thinker. .And, some would argue, hip hop,s conecience.rr Here is asample of hj.p hop's conscience's oeuvrer a 1999 work called "ShooE 'Em Upu (warning:

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One 44, two 45rs3 loaded c1ips. 4 niggas ro11, one nigga drivea 500 Benz, 6 reasong why This kid shoulddie We shootin every m-----f---er outeide PuLled on his block, j umped out t'he car, guns inour hand At tshe same time everybody ran There that nigga go, hiding in the crowd Iret thetrigger blow, 7 shotss now he lying on the ground

Hip hop's conscience is helpj-ng the Virginia Tech community come together Eo celebrat.e itsspirit and resiliency and ensure that we never forget those lost or affected by the eventsof April 1,5. Doesn't that make you feel warm all over?

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Owczarski, MarkThursday, August 09, 2007 8:47 AMEvans, SusanFW: Concert to promote healing

-----Original Message-----From: Smith, sandraSen!: Wednesday, AugusE 08, 2OO7 5:18 PMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubject: FW: Concert to promot,e healing

FYI

Sandra W. smithAdministrative Ass j-stant to the President Virginia Tech (0131) Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540 / 231_-523!ssmith@vt, edu

- ----Original Message-----From : moore805o@bellsouth. net [mailto : mooreg 05 0@bel1south. net]Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 1:18 PMTo: president@vt. edusubjlct: concert. E.o promote healing

Dear Presidenc Steger,I understand the need and desire to bring tshe VE student body together to honor thosekilled last spring. One of your guests, Nae, considered "hip hop's foremosE lyricist andthinker. And, some would argue, hip hop's conscience.rr has a song titsled "Shoot 'Em Up".Ever heard of iE? How about these lyrics to promote healing:

One 44, two 45ra3 foaded cIips, 4 niggas ro11, one nigga drives 500 Benz, 6 reasons why This kid shoulddie We shootin every m-----f---er out.side Pul-l-ed on his block. jumped out the car, guns inour hand At Che aame time everybody ran There that nigga go, hiding in the crowd Let thetrigger blow. 7 shots now he lying on the ground

He must be a great, guy though,Maybe you should reconsider,Michael Moore

VIRGINIA TECH DAILY MONITORING

August 8,2007

Today's Top News:

-- 08/08, Washington Post,'Nas at Virginia Tech"

National:

1.) Associated Press (Favorability: Neutral)08108/2007"Thousands sigt up for emergency alerts at U.Va."Note: This article ran in the Daily-Press.This is a neutral article about a new emergency alert system at the University of Virginia, similarto VT Alerts at Virginia Tech.

2.) Washington Post (Favorability: Positive)08/08t2007"Nas at Virginia Tech"Author:Rutvij PandyaThis is a positive letter to the editor that defends one of the music artists playrng at the VirginiaTech memorial concert.

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"Thousands sign up for emergency alerts at U.Va.ttNote: This article ran in the Daily Press.

More than 6,400 people have signed up for the University of Virginia's new emergencynotification system and the school said Tuesday organizers hope to have 10,000 registered by theend of September.

The system will send text messages, limited to 125 characters, to those who register and also willbe displayed on a dozen computer displays throughout campus, which were planned forinstallation before the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech.

There are 13 preapproved messages that deal with anticipated emergency situations, includingsevere weather, gunmen, bomb threats, chemical spills and major electrical outages, the schoolsaid.

The university on Tuesday also announced the creation an office ofemergency preparedness tooversee the school's policies for natural, epidemic and terrorist emergencies. Marjorie L.Sidebottom will oversee the office, which has been in the planning stages since last fall, theschool said. She has served as director of emergency preparedness for the university's healthsystem since 1993.

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"Nas at Virginia Tech"Author: Rutvij Pandya

Regarding the Aug. 3 Meto article "Concert Lineup Angers Some Va. Tech Families":

I understand why some families of Virginia Tech shooting victims oppose the inclusion of therapper Nas at a commemorative concefi at the campus, but I think they are overlooking thepurpose ofthe event.

Such a reaction stems from the stigma attached to rap culture, and parents of shooting victimshave criticized Nas's violent lyrics. But they may not realize that he is one of hip-hop's mostrevered artists and is considered a pioneer of the socially conscious rap movement.

Nas's early albums may have contained allusions to gang and street violence, but he has alwaysadvocated, through a vivid, poetic style, solutions to the struggles facing society. His presencewill add to the event because he can shed light on problems such as the gun violence associatedwith his own senre of entertainment.

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Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 '10:59 AM

To: Hovis, Cecelia

Gc: Clough, Christopher; Evans, Susan

Subjecfi RE: NAS atVT

Susan-

For nas file

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & lnformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 5223

From: Hyer, PatriciaSent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 10:46 AMTo: Hincker, Larry; Owczarski, MarkSubject FW: NAS at W

From: Smith, ChristineSent: Wednesday, August 08,2007 B:33 AMTo: Hyer, PatriciaSubject: NASatW

Hey Pat,

I just wanted to give you a heads up since Ellen is out that I am starting to hear concerns about having NAS come as part of theRecovery Concert due to some of his violent lyrics. A lot of his lyrics are also of course violent against women. In our VAWAmeeting yesterday and at the Sexual Violence Prevention Council meeting today I am sure itwill also be a toprc of conversation. I

am not sure anything can be done at this point and also recognize there could be other repercussions if something were to bedone. I didn't know if you have any thoughts or suggestions in regards to how the WC should or should not respond as thisseems to be a political hotbed.

Christine

Christine Dennis SmithAssociate Director for Counseling and Advocacy ServicesWomen's Center at Virginia Tech206 Washington Street (0270)Blacksburg, VA [email protected]. stopabuse.vt.ed uvwvw.womenscenter.vt. edu

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Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InformationUniversity Relatsions

314 Burruss Hal1Blacksburg, VA 24061540 23a 5223maorrczar@vt . edu

- - - --originaf Message-----From: Evans, SusanSent: Friday, AugustTo: Owczarski, MarkSubject r FW: "Rapperl

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Owczarski, MarkTuesday, August 07, 2007 12'.11 PMEvans, SusanFW: "Rapper's Violent Lyrics Draw Protests"

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Susan EvansExecutive Secretary SeniorUnivers j-ty Relations\r'irdini: Ta,.'h314 Burruss Hal l,Blacksburg, vA 2405L5+U ZJI f,J>O

--- - -Original Message-- ---From: Gilbert Adama [mailto: gcadams@gwu. edu]Sent: Friday, AuguBt. 03, 2007 6: l- l- AMTo: Eagen, NancyCc: debbiel@vt. edu; Murray, Margie; Evans, SusanSubj ect: rtRapperr s Violent L,yrics Draw ProteBts't

Dear Ms Hagen:

When I read lhe article, "Concert. Lineup l\ngers Some Va. Tech Families" by SandhyaSomashekhar, published in the Washington Post today, I r^ras troubled. And when I saw thatuniversity officials said "they have received an overwhelmingly positive response", itsEruck me that some things are not best, resolved on the basis of simple popularity."Universily official-s" shoul"d have L.he dj.scernment and the moral fiber to make and toimplement walue judgments r,rhen necessary. The concerns expressed by vincent J. Bove andALicia FarreLl, as quoted in the arEicl"e, should be respected; moreover, I doubt thatsomeone primarily occupied with marketj.ng matters is not the person in Ehe best positj.onto make such decieione.

The pro's and con's of rapper lyrics may be a val-id topj-c for debate, but such a debate isnot appropriate in connection with the event presently in planning.

Please pass on my views to PresidenL steger, who apparently does not care to receive e-mails.q i n^a,a 1rr

Gifbert Adams

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Owczarski, MarkTuesday, August 07, 2007 11:54 AMEvans, SusanFW: concert with NAS

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Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InformationUniversity Relationsvirginia rech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, vA 24061540 231 5223maowczar@vt . edu

-----Original Message-----From: MiLler, Af l-anSent: Saturday, AugusE 04, 2OO7 5:23 AMTo: Owczarski, MarkSubject: FW: concert with NAS

Forwarding this one for appropriate response.

A11an

- - -- -Original Message-----From: Russ Funke lmai Ito : cubswin@q. com]Sent: Sat 200?-08-04 00:58To: Mi1ler, AlLanSubject: concert with NAS

He11o,

I am not eure who all can be contacted a! tfr, but' I am Emailing anyone I can. T have seenthe reports about the approaching concert which includes a singer named Nas. I sure hopethe University will cancel this performer from the program. I have been a teacher for 1Tyears, working Lo give student.s a successful fuEure. The tragedy at VT was felt worldwide. To 1et a rapper who glorifies killing to perform on campus sickens us all.Thanks for your time,Russ Funke

Evans, Susan


Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11:54 AM

To: Evans, Susan

Subject: FW: Voice in the Wilderness

Nas file

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & lnficrmationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Bunuss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 5223

From : [email protected] [mailto :[email protected]]Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 5:59 PM

Tor Owczarski, MarkSubject: Voice in the Wilderness

Down here in the deep south (Louisiana) everyone I talk to is appalled that W would allow Nas on campus to do the concert.That's promoting more violence!!!!!

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Posted August 312007 - At least seven of the families of Virginia Tech shooting victims are unhappy that Nas hasbeen added to the lineup of a tribute concert, reportsThe Washington Posf. The concert planned for September 6 on theVirginia Tech campus would be free for students, faculty and recent graduates, confirmed a school spokesperson. Theconcert was organized by members of the Dave Matthews Band, who are from nearby Charlottesville.

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Pop singer John Mayer and country singer Phil Vassar are performing as well. The concert was meant simply to uplift aTech community still reeling from the April l6th massacre that left 33 students and faculty dead, includingshooter Seung Hui Cho.

But a representative of seven families says Nas' inclusion is inappropriate given the violence of some of hislyrics. Vincent J. Bove, a security expert from New Jersey and spokesperson for the seven families, says Nas' lyricsare "are indicative of the moral decay in our society that contibutes to acts of violence. For a university official tocondone it or to be clueless ofwhat this person's track record is, it's unconscionable beyond belief."

University officials say the lineup hasn't changed and that the response has been overwhelimingly positive since theconcert has been announced.

"Among those who have responded have been families who thought it was a tremendously positive note to start theacademic year," says Virginia Tech spokesperson Chris Clough.

But at least one family member has publicly criticized Nas' inclusion. Alicia Farell of Richmond, VA., who's brotherJarrett Lane, was killed, says she just doesn't think he's the right artist for a concert meant to bring healing to theschool.

"My issue is not with Nas or his lyrics in any other place, but this is an opportunity for healing in the community,"Farrell told The Post " [Nas'music] is the most inappropriate thing I could imagine hearing at such an event."

Neither Nas nor the Dave Matthews band has commented yet on the controversy.

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To: Evans, Susan

Subject: FW: Re concert

Nas file

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 5223

From: Smith, SandraSent: Tuesday, August 07,2007 9:38 AM

To: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubject: FW: Re concert

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Assr.sfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540/[email protected]

From : Sandy Young Imailto:[email protected]]Sentr Monday, August 06,2007 5:20 PM

To: [email protected] Re concert

Dear President Steger,

First, let me say how much I have appreciated your leadership over the past several months. I am a VT alumnus(B.S., Sociology, 1973) and a local pastor (Blacksburg Christian Fellowship). I am very involved in working for thehealing of our campus and community.

However, I am dismayed to see that Nas is being featured in the September 6 concert on campus. His song lyrics(see for example http://www.azlyrics.com/lvrics/nas/shootemup.html) are not only indecent according to mostcommunity standards, but also clearly violate several points in Tech's own "Principles of Community".. .

. We affirm the inherent dignity and value of every person and strive to maintain a climate for work and leamingbased on mutual respect and understanding.We affirm the right of each person to express thoughts and opinions freely. We encourage open expression withina climate of civility, sensitivity, and mutual respect.We reject all forms of prejudice and discrimination, including those based on age, color, disability, gender, nationalorigin, political afiiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran status. We take individual and collectiveresponsibility for helping to eliminate bias and discrimination and for increasing our own understanding of theseissues through education, training, and interaction with others.

8/7/2007".,r:|J!;;ir ..i*d.jin",

Evans, Susan


sandra w. smithAdministrative Assistants4o / 23t- 623aEsmith@vt . edu

Owczarski, MarkTuesday, August 07, 2007 10:08 AMEvans, SusanFW: Rap music at the Concert for Virginia Tech

to the President Virginia Tech ( 0131) Blacksburg, Virginia 2405L

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Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InformalionUnivers j-ty RelationsIIi rdi hi r Ta^h

314 Burruss HaffBlacksburg, VA 2 4 061-2.tv 4)L JZZJ

maowczar@vts, edu

-----OriginaL Message- ----From: smiEh, SandraSent; Tuesday, Augusts 07, 2007 9;3? AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChrisEopherSubject: FW; Rap music at the Concert for Virginia Tech

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-----original Message-----From: Harry M. Kriz [mailt.o: Harry_M_Kriz@vt. edu]Sents: Monday, AugusE 06, 2007 1;19 PMTo: president@vt.. eduSubject: Rap music at the Concert for Virginia

I was disappointed !o fearn that Virginia TechVirginia Tech next month. This morning I wrot,eand friends.

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I read thats Virginia Tech is sponsoring "A Concert for Virginia Tech" to be held in LaneStadium (seaEing for 55,000, http ; / /www. hokiesports . com/ footbal l / lane stadium. html) on September 6. TickeEs will be free to aff Virginia Tech faculE.y, students, and staff.To quote from the university press release:'r... the concert was conceived as a way to help the uniwersity community move forward. inthe aftermath of the April t.ragedy at Virginia Tech.',http : / /www. vlnews . vt. edu/story. php?relyear=2007 &iLemno=42 L

Details about the concert are aEhttp : / /www. vt . edu/concert/where it slates that "It's about a celebrat.ion of spirit. "

Naturally f wanted to know something about the perforners chosen by Tech to celebrat.e theTech spirit and to provide a pat.h of healing and recovery. I wondered who Virginia Techtrad chosen to represent its values. what kind of people does Virginia Tech think areworthy of inspiring those who are recovering from the trauma of violent death that had

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Eaken from Ehem lheir classmates, teachers. spouses. roommales, children, andgrandchi ldren .

I was especialJ-y curious about t.he rap performer named Nas. My understanding has beenrap music is in general misogynist, racist, violent, and hyper- eexual i zed. Rap lyricsgenerally cannot be printed in family newspapers. Weff-known media personalities havetheir jobs simply because they repeated rap language on the air.

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If my understanding was correct, then the rap culture seems to be lhe complete antithesisof Virginia Tech's "Principles of community"(hEtp://www.vt.edu/principles.php). It appeared possj-ble that merely repeating rap lyricson campus could be construed as creating a cLimate of racial and sexual hostility.

A bit of searching on the web turns up the fact that one of Nas's hit rap songs is titsled"Shoot 'Em Up.'r It' was included on Nas's l-999 album "Nastradamus.rl

You can read the "lyrics" to "shoot online at http z / / Iyticwiki. org/Nas: Shoot 327Em_Vp

http : //www. stfyrics . com/songs/n /r:.as2756 / shootemupl3 041,6 . html{Warning; Reader discretion is strongly advised.The lyrics glamorize the use of handguns and other rap cul-ture accoutrement.e in thepursuit of murder and sex. I decided I could not include even the first two lines in this.e -mail . )

You can listen to an excerpe from the "song" athttp : /,/www. amazon. com/Nastradamus -Nas/dpl80 ooo3lxcY/ref=sr_1_8/ 102 -9'123598 -7 55 3 ?50 ? ie=uTF8&s =mus ic&qid=118 5411171&sr=1- I

other songs and lyrics by NAs are athEEp: / /www .lyricsonnet . com/mylyrics . php? id=763 51&arti st=NAS

Reading the lyrics !o "Shoot 'Em upr gives us insight into the patterns of thought andhabits of mind Ehats exist among those who manage Virginia Tech and ask you to entrust themwith tshe education of your children and qrandchildren.

Those seeking an alternative and effective route to healing at Virginia Tech shouldremember thaE the internationally known speaker Ravi Zacharias(hEEp: / /rzim.or9l) will be visiting Virginia Tech on October October 9-10(http: //www. rzlm. orgf ravi/ravievene. php) .

In Ehe meantime, Virginia Tech students, faculty, and stsaff and others who are seeking theroad to healing could do no better than to think on the words that Paul wrote nearly 2,000years ago:

Phil 4:8 Fina11y, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is nob1e, whatever is rlght,whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirabfe-if anything is excellent orprai seworthy-think about such t.hings. (NIV)

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[email protected] 540-231-7052 FAX; 540-23!-3946http : //Iearning,lib.vt. edu/University LibrariesVirginia Polytechnic InsEitute & State University (Virginia Tech)Blacksburg. VA 2406f-0434 USA"What joy Co awake every morning in a world so fi1led with Ehings to learn.,l

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To: Evans, Susan

Subject: FW: The September 06, Concert

Nas file

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech3'14 Bunuss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540231 5223

From: Smith, SandraSent: Tuesday, August 07,2007 9:37 AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubjct: FW: The September 06, Concert

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Asslsfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540/[email protected]

From: Out and About Imailto :outandabout@pshift ,com]Sent: Monday, August 06,2007 9:03 AM

To: [email protected] The September 06, Concert

Dear President Steger.As you know, a rapper who goes by the name 'Nas" is scheduled to perform at this very special concert on Sept. 06. I am writing to you torespectfully request that this person be taken offthe program. Many ofhis lyrics and most definitely his message is one of violence, killing andmurderl! Having him perform would be a travesty and an insult to all the victims and their families.I am a concemed American and even though I am not a VA. Tech alumnus and have no connection to VA. Tech, I feel it is important to share

my concems with you about the decision to have such a controversial individual at your campus during such a solemn and somber time.

Thank you for taking time to read my email.

Respecrfully,

B. Scott West

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Owczarski, MarkTuesday, August 07, 2007 10:09 AMEvans, SusanFW: Nas

Nas fil-e

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InformationUniversiEy Relations\/i r-i -i . Ta^h314 Burruss Ha11Blacksburg, VA 24 061540 234 5223maowczar@vts . edu

- ----original Message- ----From: SmiEh, SandraSent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:36 AlvlTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubjects: FW: Nas

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministra!ive Assj-stant. to the President Virginia Tech (0131) Blacksburg, Virginia 2406r5 40 / 23r- 6231ssmitsh@vt. edu

-----Original Message-----From: ,Jame s Darnall [mailto: jddarnallOaol .com]Sent: Saturday, AugusE 04, 2007 9:07 AlvlTo: president@vt. eduSubject: Nas

Nas has made money off of promoting violence, it iE a slap in the face to the families ofthe wictj-ms who died aC YOUR campus t'o invite him t'o sing. You should use betterjudgment. You claim your handa \^rere tied in keeping a meneally i1l student on campus.Your hands are not tied here. I hope you reconsider you decision Kathy DarnalL

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To: Evans, Susan

Subjecfi FW: No Nas!

Nas file

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Bunuss HallBlacksburg, VA 240615402315223

From: Smith, SandraSent: Tuesday, August 07,2OO7 9:35 AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubjct FW: No Nas!

FYI

Sandra W SmithAdministrative Assisfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Blacksburg, Virgin ia 2406 1

540/[email protected]

From : Mark Bragdon [mailto:markbragdon@comcast. net]Sent: Saturday, August 04,2007 6:45 AM

To: [email protected]; [email protected] No Nas!

Ladies and Genttemen,

What were you thinking?! Was anyone thinking?lThe obvious answer is, NO ONE WAS THINKING.

Rap is known sotety for it's viotent [yrics. You insult every person kitted.

We don't know how you can make this go away...but you reatly shoutd try.

Thank you,Mark and Jackie BragdonSatt Lake City

8/7/2007

Evans, Susan


Owczarski, MarkTuesday, August 07, 2007 1 0:10 AMEvans, SusanFW: concert

Nas f ile

Mark or,,/czarskiDirectsor of News & InformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 BurruEs HallBlacksburg, vA 24061540 23t 5223maowczar@vt . edu

- - - --Original Message-----From: SmiEh, SandraSent: Tuesday, Augus t 07, 2OO7 9:36 AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubject: Fw: concert,

FYI

Sandra w. SmithAdministratiwe Assistant to che President virginia Tech (0131) Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540/23r-623Lssmith@vE. edu

-- ---Original Message--- - -From: barb lmailtso: barbvalente@mac. com]Sent: Saturday. August 04, 2OO7 5:03 AMTo: president@vt. eduqrrhi a^t- .

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your perception may differ and i will not judge. but any kind of music depictingviolence,not matter how popuJ-ar, can only deepen the r^rounds of the families who lost lovedones in this violent, heinous act upon the j-nnocent t

cancel this act. - - acknowledge how speaking violence creates violence think about how you,dfeel if your kid or loved one was murdered tonite--for no reaEon--cou1d you celebrale thel-ife with a concert fu1l of violent lyrics?

Can v/e have some compassion in this culture?

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To: Evans, Susan

Subject FW: Shame on you

Nas file

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & lnformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Bunuss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 5223

From: Smith, SandraSent: Tuesday, August 07,2007 9:35 AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubject: FW: Shame on you

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Asssfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Bl acksburg, V i rg inia 2406 1

540/[email protected]

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:55 PMTo: president@vt,eduCc: vtconcert@vt,edu; alumnivt; [email protected]; Hyatt, James; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];michael.stowe@roanoke,com; teverett@newscorp,com; brian,[email protected]: Shame on you

Dr. Steger,

I'm writing as a former VT sfudent to express my ouhage with the choice to add the rap artist "Nas" to the lineup of "AConceft for Virginia Tech". Have you heard his lyrics???

Let me provide some excerpts of his lyrics from just a few of his songs:

Hardest Thing to Stay Alive - "So many niggas get fucked up in the game. See thats where they get caught out there.Cause its not no fuckin game. When you hear shells comin at cha. Hot ones from a shotgun I betta nigga runs faster.Loose a shoe to get away from a blaster."

Hate Me Now - " Weli you hate me I'm gon'hate you too It's as simple as that Die motherfucker die motherfucker dieYou don't give a fuck I don't give a fuck"

Shootouts - "Yo let me knock first) Soon as he open it your glock burst They had the chains on, son hit the lock first

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We busted in the cop jerked Jungle popped one in his shirt"

Suicide Bounce - "You wanna come cut my throat, you wanna get rid of me But before I let it happen them guns gon'start clappin And y'all gon' rest in peace, cause death is the recipe"

Desperados - "It's time to lock this, join with us, let your glock spit Guzzle the toxic, only fake ntgg* drop snitch Getyour guns out, it don't take much for me to dumb out Play one route, lay ya shit down and run South"

Everybody's Crazy - " Hands on the clock keep turning, hands on a glock they keep squeezing Bullets stop in yourstemum they stop you from breathing I'm light year far your mouth get all white When I'm near you I frighten yourheart"

Favor for a Favor- " Leaded, I pull these capers all the time With the ugliest AK, I blow his motherfuckin mind Himand whoever standin by, I'll tell these niggaz, "Let's go" And then we fin'to ride, and he fin'to die He fin'to die,throwin up his own blood With a slug in his motherfuckin mug I do this outta love, cause your money ain't no goodhere Just consider that as favor, until I need a favor"

The list of inappropriate and offensive songs goes on and on. Some argue that there's a time and place for these lyrics,but few will argue that the perfect time and place is at a "concert for healing". This guy should never have made itthrough a vetting process, but somehow he did. Now is the time to correct the problem. Word on this is just no! whitting the media and you can imagine how it's going to reflect on the judgement of VT leadership if no action is taken.

I'm asking you to do the right thing: pull the plug on this act and pull it fast.

Kind Regards,

Craie Columbus

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To: Evans, Susan

Subjecf FW: "Nas"

Nas file

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Bunuss HallBlacksburg, VA 24061540 231 5223

Fromr Smith, SandraSent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:31 AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubject: FW: "Nas"

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Assisfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (0131)Bl acksburg, Virginia 24061540/[email protected]

From : GCR Imailto :[email protected]]Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 5:55 PM

To: [email protected]: "Nas"

Are you out of your fucking mind or are you just a totally insensitive, cruel, phony bastard?

This animal with his violent lyrics does little to memorialize the poor people murdered on your campus. Any level orattempt to justi$ Nas's inclusion in the scheduled concert at any level is reprehensible. I hope you get your idiotic headout of your ass and put a stop to anybody appearing on the campus with any history of performance that even hints ofviolence and killing.

Unbelievable.

8t7t2007

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Sent: Tuesday,August07,2007 10:11 AM

To: Evans, Susan

Subject FW: Sinking reputation

Nas file

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & lnformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Bunuss HallBlacksburg, VA2406'l540 231 5223

From: Smith, SandraSent: Tuesday, August 07,2007 9:31 AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubject: FW: Sinking reputation

FYI

Sandra W. SmithAdministrative Assisfanf to the PresidentVirginia Tech (01 31)Blacksburg, Virginia 24461544/%[email protected]

From: HansPrinz Imailto:HansPrinz@comcast. net]Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 5227 PM

To: [email protected] Sinking reputation

I am amazed to read of the Virginia Tech decision to include a rapper with a reputation for violent lyrics, andas grandson has pointed out, rather vulgar music videos.Once again, we must reconsider decisions to assist our grandchildren at a university which seems to have afailing image and reputation. Disgusting.

Hans PrinzArlington, VA 22207

8t7/2007

Evans, Susan


Owczarski. MarkTuesday, August 07, 2007 10:13 AMEvans, SusanFW: Nas-tv Decision

Nas fi Ie

Mark OwczarskiDireccor of News & InformationUniversity Rel-ations\ti?^i-i. Ta^l.l

3l-4 Burruss HalIBlacksburg, VA 2405134V Z'L aZZ5maohrczar@vt. edu

- ----origj.nal Message--- - -From: Smith, sandraSent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:31- AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, ChristopherSubj ecE: FW: Nas-ty Decision

FYI

Sandra w. smithAdministrative Assistant to the President Virginia Tech (0L31) Blacksburg, Virginia 240515 40 / 23r- 623Lssmith@vt. edu

- -- - -original Message-----From: Burton Albert [mai lto : burtson. a].bert@comcas t . net lSent: Friday. August 03, 2007 8:43 AMTo: president@vt. eduSubj ect: Nas-Ey Decision

na.r nr qfadar.

Re: The booking of Nas, lhe rapper.

Burt AlbertAvon, CT

count me among the appalled!


Owczarski, MarkTuesday, August 07, 2007 10:10 AMEvans, SusanFW: No NAS!

Nas f ile

Mark OwczarskiDirector of News & InfonnationUniversity Relations

314 Burruss Hal-LBlacksburg, VA 24061540 23r 5223maowc zar@vt . edu

- ----Original Message-----From: Smi-th, SandraSents: Tuesday, August 07, 2oo7 9:32 AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, chrislopherSubject: Fw: No NAS !

FYI

Sandra w. smithAdministrative Assistan! to the Presiden! Virginia Tech540/237-523),ssmith@vt. edu

(u.l.Jr) EracKsDurg, Virginia 24051

- - -- -Original Message-- ---From: blair white [mailto: blwmsl@yahoo. com]Sent: Friday, August 03, 200'1 6:10 PM

To: President@vt, eduSubject: No NAS !

He11o,

Very much appreciate what is beingj oke/disgrace .

Bringing in the dregs of humanity-1..^| -r,,-i,aJ usL p LuPrs.

PleaEe take a responsible position

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done for the school with show but NAS is a nalional

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seat ?top picks on Yahool TV.

Evans, Susan


Owczarski, MarkTuesday, August 07, 2007 10:10 AMEvans, SusanFW: Remove NAS from the Tribute Concert List

Nas file

Mark OwczarekiDirector of News & InformationUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Burruss Hal1Blacksburg, VA 24061J+V Z5)- )ZZ5maowc zar@vt . edu

- ----original Message-----From: Smith, sandrasent: Tuesday. August 07, 2007 9:33 AMTo: Owczarski, Mark; Cl-ough, ChristopherSubject: FW: Remove NAS from the Tribute Concert List

FYT

sandra W. SmithAdministrative Assistant to the President Virginia Tech (0131) Blacksburg, Virginia 24061540/23r-623!s smich@vt . edu

- - ---Original Message--- --From: Matt Pearson [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Frj-day, August 03, 2007 8:25 PMTo: president@vt. eduSubject: Remove NAS from the Tribute Concert L,i6t

Dear President steger,

I am outraged that NAS (a violent rap group) will be performing alongsj.de artisls that Iam proud to have play for this memorial concert. This is a request to do everything inyour power to remove NAS from Ehe concert list. NAS will only leave a scar on the event.I cannot believe they v/ere even considered for this tribute.

Thank you for removing NAS from the list of musicians performing at Virginia Tech onSeptember 7th.

s ince re ly,

Matthe\", Pearson,

VT Cl-ass of 2000

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Several items to discuss:

1 . Discuss a subscription process for those employees who do not have access to a computer.2. Discuss a process to address how to deal with contact information that is not correct for the subscriber, but results insomeone not associated with the university being contacted.3. How to respond to requests by individuals not associated with the university (such as vendors) who request access toW Alerts4. Should the contact information supplied by vendors be used for other emergency purposes?

The EmergencyNotification System procurement was completed while Virginia Techwas operating under a state of emergency declared by Govemor Kaine. Prior to April 16,2007, ar intemal working group from the Network Infrastructure and Servicesdepartrnent of Virginia Tech had been reviewing various emergency notification systemsfor implementation. Virginia Tech is still in the initial phases of implementation andintegration of the product from 3n. Virginia Tech will conduct additional testing andfine-tuning of the system prior to the beginning of the academic year.

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. text messaging (preferably using tue Short Message Service [SMS]protocol)

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r Flexibility in "registering" or "subscribing" users;. ability to pre-load based on existing directory data wittr both APIs and

online mechanisms for batch or manual updates

Robust, but dishibuted data centers, i.e. more than one location; ability to sendalerts even if event impacts vendor's facility

Robust, but dispersed messaging; concern is with saturation ofcommunications channels ("too much, too soon" can quickly overwhelmcellular and land line telephony systems)

2. The vendor would have to be flexible with terms of the contract, and be willing tocollaborate on further development of the product's features to meet specificneeds identified by Virginia Tech.

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Hincker, Larry

Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:19 AM

Evans, Susan

Subject: FW: offer of assistance

Can you start a separate file of all the vendors who have written about their emergency communicationssystems.

Larry HinckerAssociate Vice PresidentUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech314 Bunuss HallBlacksburg, VA24061540 231 [email protected]

From: Ridenour, Minnis lmailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, April 18,2OO7 6:02 PM

To: Elliott, JeffCc: [email protected]: RE: offer of assistance

Jeff:

Thank you for your note, your thoughts and your expression of concem. As you know, the past few dayshave been very sad and difficult days in Blacksburg and for all of the Virginia Tech family. We are withoutwords to express the deep level of concern and hurt that everyone has over this incident. We are deeplypained for the families of those who have lost their lives, for the individuals who were injured and theirfamilies, those students, faculty and staff who experienced the shooting, and for those within theUniversity who must handle the affairs of this dreadful incident.

Thanks for your offer to make available the E-blast system to help with communications; I will share youroffer with Larry Hincker, who leads our Public Relations and Communications efforts. We have a ratheradvance system but may flnd E-blast to be helpful, More important is you offer to make this systemavailable to us during this difficult time.

We deeply appreciate your thoughts, concems and prayers as we go through these difficult days. Wealso appreciate your friendship!! !

Thanks: Minnis

From : Elliott, Jeff [mailto :[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 11:18 AMTo: Ridenour, MinnisSubjectr offer of assistance

M innis,

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First of all, our sincere condolences for the tragic event yesterday. The Conference has interest in beingof any assistance to Virginia Tech in any way possible, regardless of how small. I am sure this broughtback terrible memories from the event last year for you.

The ACC has a contract with a company in South Carolina where we can send an E-blast out to anygroup of email lists. This E-blast utilizes a taped video message and provides a more personal messagethan using a normal email message. The Commissioner would like to make this available to any of theadministrators or board members on your campus to use now or in the near future to get a personalmessage to various groups i.e. students, faculty and staff, alumni or others. The Conference would beavailable to assist to make these arrangements and handle any costs.

Please let me know if and when you might want to use this service now or possibly later.

On a personal note, I feel for President Steger deeply in this tragedy and feel strongly that you, he andthe Virginia Tech administration are handling this superbly. I stand willing to be of any assistance to youshould you need me.

Jeff ElliottAssociate CommissionerAtlantic Coast ConferenceP.O. Drawer ACC|4512 Weybridge LaneGreensboro, NC 27417 127407Phone: 336-854-87 87 lF ax 336-31 6-6097

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Royal, LisaTuesday, April '17, 2007 8:3'l AMHyatt, JamesStump, ShannonTelephone Message 8:30 a.m.

Charlie King from JMU called to share his thoughts and prayers.

Lisa RoyalCoordinator of Administrative AffairsOllice of Execudve Vice President and Chief Operating OfrlcerVirginia Tech (0147)312 Burrucs HallBlacksburgVA 24061Phone: (540) 231-5706Far (540) 231-4830Email: Lsf4@!.q!!g

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Sent: Saturday, April21 ,2007 4i07 PM

To: GovernorsUPdate mailing list

Subject Governor's News Release

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

F'OR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril2l,2007

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RICHMOND - Govemor Timothy M. Kaine today announced two additional appointments to the

independent panel that will evaluate circumstances surrounding Monday's tragedy at Virginia Tech.

The Honorable Diane M. Strickland served as a judge of the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court in

Roanoke Counfy and the cities ofRoanoke and Salem between 1989 and 2003. Prior to that, she served

two years as a deneral District Court judge. After 15 years on the bench, Judge Strickland now works

for the McGammon Group, a leading mediation and arbitration frm. Recently, she co-chaired a two-

year study by the Boyd-Graves Conference on issues surtounding involuntary mental commitment.

Carroll Ann Ellis is Director of the Fairfax County Police Department's Victim Services

Division, and frequently provides communities with training and technical assistance on the impact ofhomicide on famiiy *".rr^b..r. Ellis serves as a faculty member at the FBI's National Academy, the

National Victim Assistance Academy, and Nofihern Virginia Community College.

,,It is important that this independent review include a look at the ways our public safety_and

judicial systems address the challenges of individuals with mental health issues, and Judge Strickla:rd's'.*p"ti.n"" and insights in this area *ltt U" extremely valuable," Govemor Kaine said. "In addition,

Canoll Ellis has bein a pioneer in the development of services designed to meet the specific needs ofcrime victims and witneises, and that is another key perspective that must be included in this review-"

Judge Strickland and Ms. Ellis complete an eight-person review panel led by retired Virglnia

State policJSuperintendent Gerald Massengill. Other panel members previously announced include

former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary aad Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge, former State^

Council of Higher Education for Virginii director Gordon Davies, retired FBI National Center for the

Analysis of Vi-olent Crime administrator Roger L. Depue, noted child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr.

Aradhana A. ..Bela" Sood, and Dr. Marcui L. Martin, assistant dean for the School of Medicine at

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the University of Virginia.

In addition, Governor Kaine announced today that TriData Corporation of Arlington, Va.' will

p.o"ia*r"*"h and staff support for the independent review panel. TriData is one of the nation's

leading management consulti.tg firms, and speiializes in providing analysis in the areas of emergency

pr.pur-"dn"r, *d emergency ,"-rponr", including assessm;nts on the response to Hurricane Isabel and

ih.'Colo-bine High School shooting.

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From: Clough,ChristoPher

Sent: Tuesday, MaY 01, 2007 5:04 PM

To: Hincker, Larry, Owczarski, Mark

Subjech Virginia Tech book deal

Fyl - publisher's Weekly reports that Plume has secured a book deal with VT joumalism professor Roland

Lazenby about the shootings from the student perspective using material the student run website

olanetblacksburq.com provided to the media:

In one of the first deals related to the Virginia Tech shootings, Plume's Cherise Davis has bought world rights to

Roland Lazenby's April 1 6: Heartbreak in Blacksburg from agent Matthew Carnicelli. Lazenby, a jou rnalism

professor at Virginia Tech, will use the perspective of students on campus, in particular his own journalism

students who helped supply the mainstream media with information via their student-run Web site

planetblacksbu rg.com, to provide context for the events and describe the recovery and resilience of the campus

comrnunity. Three of Lazenby's students will co-author the book and a portion of the proceeds will be given to the

victims'fund at Virginia Tech and to support journalism education at the university. Plume will publish this

su mmer.

J.Christopher CloughDirector, Marketing & Strategic CommunicationsUniversity RelationsVirginia Tech1 Media Bld (0109)Blacksburg, VA 24061540-2314168

We are the Hokies. We will Prevail.

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Sent: Thursday, October 04,2007 11:40 AM

To: Evans, Susan

Subject: FW: Campus Warning Siren Test on Monday

For the siren file

From: [email protected] Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, October 04,2007 11:06 AM

To: Owczarski, MarkSubject: Campus Warning Siren Test on Monday

This is a message from Blacksburg Alert, a public notification service of the Town of Blacksburg.

Campus Warning Siren Test on Monday

Virginia Tech will test its outdoor Campus Warning Siren System on Monday, October 8 at 10 a.m.

The system will sound like an ultra-loud, long-lasting, deeper-sounding police or rescue-squad siren, followed by an audibleannouncement. During this test, the audible message will be, "This is a test of the Virginia Tech Campus Warning Siren System.'

\Nhen activated, as in this test, the siren tone and audible message will last less than a minute. lt can be heard across campus aswell as in sections of the Town of Blacksburg adjacent to the university. The siren tones are not intended to penetrate into buildinginteriors.

Virginia Tech Police has the authority to activate the Virginia Tech Campus Warning Siren System if events occur that couldpotentially endanger people who are outdoors. The system could be used to alert the campus community in instances of a severeweather event, criminal activity, large chemical spills, or any other emergency situation that calls for immediate action.

When the siren is heard, individuals should immediately go inside and consult a source of information. Those information sourcesare:

Information posted to the university homepage (Umry.VledU andVirginia Tech News page (www.vtnews.vt.edu).Information sent using campus-wide e-mail.lnformation sent using W Alerts (www.alerts.vt.edu).Information broadcast on WTF-FM 89.1 and other public media outlets.Information record on the university hotline (231-6668).

Questions and comments should be directed to John Beach, director of physical plant operations and interim director ofemergency management at [email protected].

Thank you for using Blacksburg Alert. Please tell your friends and neighbors about this service.www. b lacks bu rg. g ov/ blacksbu rga lert

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Thanks, Zack

Susan--for the siren sYstem file

Mark owczarskiDirector of News & InformationUniversity Relationsvirginia Tech314 Burruss Ha1lBl,acksburg, VA 24064540 231 s223maowczar@vt . edu

-----Original Message-----From: Adams , zacharYSent: Monday, October 08, 2007 9:l-8 AM

To: Owczarski, Mark; Beach, ,JohnSubject: RE: FW: comment on Campus Warning

Mark,

The to!a1 cost--over two grant cycles--was

The sirens emit at abou! l-27 decibefs, andthe main campus. Its is this loud to assureetsc.)

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Owczarski, MarkMonday, October 08, 2007 9:34 AMAdams, Zacharyi Beach, JohnEvans, SusanRE: FW: Comment on Campus Warning System

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2. Since the families of the victims will be allowed their privacy at the events by

providing separate spaces for them to view the events it would be most helpful to

have some sort ofan identification procedure for them to help assist in protecting

the media etc from accessing them.

3. Checking of bags etc will be strictly for weapons and alcohol. Cameras and other

miscellaneous that may not normally be allowed into the stadium for footballgames will be allowed so the parents and families of the graduates can take

nictures.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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lFrldav, Mav tL 2007D€€t's Ptace (Coffee and Pastry)Squires Food Coitrt - Au Bon Paln Klosk

Naval commbloningCommen@ment Dlnneri

lsaturdav, Mav l!.2007Commencsrnent Bflgaldast*Deet's Place (Cofiee and Pasuy)

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ChemlstryEconomlcsGeosclencesMathematlcsPhyslcs

Statisticstl*llReEisral.Gol lege'Ef*,

Wt€ffrEr!/4\tledlcli!e"..*Air Force Commissioningi

lsundai. i'lav €.2007NATIONAL CAPfiAL REGION CERETTONY

Dietrlck Diningf Genter, Lower LevelSqulres Student Center

Squires Student Center, Colonial Hall

D2, Dietrick Dlnlng Center, Upper Level

D2, Dletdck Dining Center, Upper LevelDietrick Dlnlng Center, Lryer Level

.cassell coliseum.i,"a!def$,Ii

Hahn Halt, Chemistry AtriumMcBryde Hall, Room 1OO

Hancock Hall, Room 1OO

McBryde Hall, Room Lt0oChemistry/Physi6 Bulldlng, Room l:lo

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HistoryHuman Developmentlnterdisclpllnaty Studies

War'Memorial Gymnaslum 2:00 P.m.Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown, Audltorium 8:3O a.m.Graduate ufs Center at Donaldson Brown, Audltorlum . 1L:30 a.m.

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Soclologf, Mc€omas llall, Gyrnnasium i-O:3o a-m.

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9:O0 a,m.ll:3o a.m.9:(X) a.m.8:30 a.m.L!(X) a.m.

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Squires'Student'Genter,'commonwealth Ballroom 8:3Oarmi,Squires Student Center, Colonlal Hall 4:30 p.m.

George Mason Universtty, Center for the Arts, Falrfax, VA 2:30 p.m.

*Meal tickets may be purchased. For details, @ll W/23L-572L.

McCoy, Heidi


Ed Henneke [[email protected]]Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:30 PMRidenour, Minnis; McCoy, HeidiSecurity for Com mencement Ceremonies

Dear Minnis,

Tom Gabbard, Capt. J. Albert, Dan Taylor (Commencement Director of Ushers), several members of RMC met thismorning to discuss security arrangements for the May commencement ceremonies.

My short report follows. Please let me know if you would like to have more details.

1. All commencement ceremonies on the Blacksburg Campus will be covered by Campus Police.2. Commencement ceremonies in the larger venues: Lane Stadium, Cassell Coliseum, Burruss Auditorium,

Squires Student Center will be covered by representatives from RMC Events (the company that the AthleticAssociation contracts with to handle security checks at athletic events.)

3. The specific events to be covered by RMC and Campus Police are:Friday: Graduate Ceremony at Cassell; University Ceremony at Lane Stadium; Corps of CadetsCeremony and Army Commissioning at the Graduate Life Center; Naval Commissioning at SguiresStudent CenterSaturday: College of Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Business atCassell Coliseum; College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Burruss Auditorium; Biological Sciences,Psychology at Bunuss Auditorium; Air Force Commissioning at Squires Student Center.

Again, all other ceremonies will also be covered by Campus police officers only.4. Karen Akers, Director of the National Capital Region has been asked to communicate with the George Mason

University Campus Police to make similar arrangements for the W graduate ceremony on Sunday, May 13.5. Searches will be conducted of all purses, handbags, backpacks, etc. Prohibited items are weapons, knives with

blades > 4 inches, alcohol.Families of the recipients of posthumous degrees should be credentialed with an lD card so that the securitypeople can direct them to the respective safe rooms where they can stay until time for the ceremony to begin.Ed Henneke is communicating with VP Hincker to discuss arrangemenls for media access and control.

Edmund G. Henneke, Ph.DAssociate Dean. Research and Graduate StudiesCollege of EngineeringVirginia TechBlacksburg, VA 24060(540\ 231-9171

6.

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Ed

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Mr. Hincker,

">>Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy to hear the bif l- was>>defeated. 'tI'm sure the university community is appreciative of the>>ceneral Assenibly's actions because this will help parents, students,>>faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus.rr

How did the defeat of House BilI 15?2 possibly help the 32did was continue to disarm law-abiding citizens. and AL.,LOW

32 of your students unchallenged! If this bill had passed,1aw-abiding firearms owner such as myself would've stoppedbefore he got to his 32nd victim. When I wag stationed incarried everywhere I coufd legally bear arms.

victims ? ! A11 ita kiI1er to k111

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the ki1Ier longvr"rganaa, l.

There's a big difference between "fee1ing" safe and actually BEING safe.

Semper fidelis,Frank

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>>rrHouse Bill- 1,572 didn't ge! lhrough the House Committee on Militia,>>Police and public Safety. It died Monday in the subcommittee stage.>>the first of several hurdfes bi1ls must overcome before becoming laws.

>>Virginia Tech spokesman L,arry llincker was happy to hear the bifl was>>defeated. "I'm sure the university community is appreciative of the>>General Assembly's actions because this will help parents, students,>>facufty and visitors feel" safe on our camPus. rl

>>weLl, Mr. Hincker - are you stsi1] happy? Militia. Po1ice, and Pub1ic>>safety committee - still think you did the right thj-ng?

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[email protected], May 17,2007 3:37 PMMultiple recipientsPolicy Memorandum from President Charles Steger

Presidential Policy Memorandum No. 241-

To: AlL Virginia Tech Employees

FROM: Charfes w. Steqer

DATE : May 16 , 200'7

SUB,JECT: Handling Information Requests About Event.s

Approved by the President: May 15, 2OO7Effective Date: ImmediatelyExpiration Date: Indefinite - to be deterrnined

of April L6, 2007

Virginia Tech Review Paneland the surroundingprivate consulting company,

week in Richmond, the university willa comprehensive review. To accomplish this,

As you know, Governor Kaine has appoint.ed an independent("the Massengiff Panel" ) to review Ehe events of April 15circumstances. The Panel has retained the assislance of aTriData Corporation, in conducting the review.

As I slated in my comments Eo E.he Panel lastprowide al-1 information requested to assureyour assistance is needed,

In order to ensure an orderly and complete response to requests for information fromthe Pane1, I have appoinEed Lenv/ood Mccoy to serve as the university's liaison with thePane1. Mr, McCoy is a very exlrerienced retired employee who is highly respected andvery knowledgeable about lhe univers j-ty. Mr. Mccoy will cfear and coordinatse allresponses to requests for information relatsive to the events of April 16, includingt.hose that originate from individuals or groups other than the Panel.

Most requests Lo you or your uniE for informaEion abouE the events of April 15 willcome from Mr. Mccoy, and you should respond fully to his requests. However, if youreceive a request from elsewhere, do not. respond directly; rather, forward the requestto Mr. Mccoy. You may contact Mr. Mccoy at mccoy@vt. edu or 540-23L-0055. There are tobe no exceptions Lo this process.

As you can wel-l appreciate, Ehere are a number of federal and state laws, as weff asoEher Iegal considerations, associated with what information t.he university can provideand under what circumstances. Regret.tably, we expect that there wilf afso beindividuals pretending to be associated with the review who may attempt to getinformation from you. Mr. Mccoy can ensure that the university complies with applicabtelaws relative to the release of information and can also verify the identities of thosemaking legitimate requests.

Finally, I ldant to advise you of three internal working groupE that I hawe establishedto help us determine what steps the university can take to lessen the risk of suchtragedies in Ehe future. They are:

Te l- ecommuni c aL i onsInfrastructure -- Iocki-ng systsems, surveillance, etc,TnLerface between Counseling, Judicj.aL Affairs. Academic Affairs, and the 1ega1 system.

Let me reiteraEe that Mr. Mccoy will clear and coordinate all responses to requests forinformation relative to the events of epril L5, including t.hose that originate fromt.hese workj,ng groups, the Panef, or any other individuafs or groups.

Further, let me also take this opporEuniEy to remind you that:I

**,- .,-,;.^,;.-',., r: ;*:-.

AlL r.equesEs for informatsion made underreferred immediacely co University Legalz5L-OZ>5.

As standard pracEice, alL media requests for informationto University Relations: Larry Hincker (Hincker@vt. edu,(maowczar@vt . edu, 23I-52231 .

the Freedom of Information laws shoufd beCounsel : Kay Heidbreder, heidbred@vt. edu,

should continue231-5395) or Mark

to be referredOwcz arski

difficultMos! importantly, thank you for your aEeistance and suppor! during these

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Evans, Susan


Sent: Monday, APril 23, 2007 6:22 PM


Subject: History Grade "F"

Three kinds of people in the world: Sheep, Wolves,and Sheep Dogs. Your actions defanged and muzzeled any Sheep Dogs thatmight have been on your campus.Read what Thomas Jefferson had to say about your actions.University Gas is the worst greenhouse gas on the planet.

Larry Hincker

Hincker is the associate vice president ficr university relations at Virginia Tech.

After the fear, and dare I say, panic from the events of Aug.21 , it is absolutely mind-boggling to see the opinions of Bradford

Wles ("Unarmed and vulnerable," Aug. 31).

I once worked for an out-of{ouch managerwho gave rather absurd directions. My colleagues and I would do as directed anddubbed it "malicious compliance," knowing the task to be inane and the manager's foibles would soon be apparent.

The editors of this page must have printed this commentary if for no other reason than malicious compliance. Surely, they

scratched their heads saying, "l can't believe he really wants to say that."

\Mles tells us that he didn't feel safe with the hundreds of highly trained officers armed with high powered rifles encircling the

building and protecting him. He even implies that he needed his sidearm to protect himself against the ofticers.

On that fateful Monday, campus was understandably on edge. Elvis-type sightings of the escaped prisoner around campus wererampant. People were legitimately concerned about where he might be. And although the police were relatively confident they hadthe suspect cornered (they were ultimately proved right), the anxiety level elsewhere on campus was very high.

Panic calls from within the Squires Student Center quickly morphed from facts into rumors, including a frantic call alleging a

hostage situation. The police had no choice but to move a massive force from the manhunt site to that side of campus to deal with

the hostage rumor.

The writer would have us believe that a univercity campus, with tens of thousands of young people, is safer with everyone packing

heat. lmagine the continual fear of students in that scenario. We've seen that fear here, and we don't want to see it again.

Vvho among us thinks the writer of the commentary would not have been directly in harm's way if he showed himself to thosetactical squ-ads while displaying a deadly weapon? Would he even be here today to tell us the story? Contrary to his position, thewritefs commentary actually gives credence to the university policy preventing weapons in classrooms.

Guns don't belong in classrooms. They never will. Virginia Tech has a very sound policy preventing same.

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Sent: Monday, APril 23, 2007 6'.22 PM


Subject: History Grade "F"

Three kinds of people in the world: Sheep, Wolves,and Sheep Dogs. Your actions defanged and muzzeled any Sheep Dogs thatmight have been on your campus.Read what Thomas Jefferson had to say about your actions.University Gas is the worst greenhouse gas on the planet.

Larry Hincker

Hincker is the associate vice president for university relations at Virginia Tech.

After the fear, and dare I say, panic from the events of Aug. 21, it is absolutely mind-boggling to see the opinions of Bradford\Mles ("Unarmed and vulnerable," Aug. 31).

I once worked for an out-of{ouch manager who gave rather absurd directions. My colleagues and I would do as directed anddubbed it "malicious compliance," knowing the task to be inane and the manager's foibles would soon be apparent.

The editors of this page must have printed this commentary if for no other reason than malicious compliance. Surely, theyscratched their heads saying, "l can't believe he really wants to say that."

Wles tells us that he didn't feel safe with the hundreds of highly kained officcrs armed with high poweed rifles encircling thebuilding and protecting him. He even implies that he needed his sidearm to protect himself against the officers.

On that fateful Monday, campus was understandably on edge. Elvis-type sightings of the escaped prisoner around campus wererampant. People were legitimately concerned about where he might be. And although the police were relatively confident they hadthe suspect cornered (they were ultimately proved right), the anxiety level elsewhere on campus was very high.

Panic calls from within the Squires Student Center quickly morphed from facts into rumors, including a frantic call alleging ahostage situation. The police had no choice but to move a massive force from the manhunt site to that side of campus to deal withthe hostage rumor.

The writer would have us believe that a universig campus, with tens of thousands of young people, is safer with everyone packingheat. lmagine the continual fear of students in that scenario. We've seen that fear here, and we don't want to see it again.

Who among us thinks the writer of the commentary would not have been directly in harm's way if he showed himself to thosetactical squads while displaying a deadly weapon? Would he even be here today to tell us the story? Contrary to his position, thewriter's commentary actually gives credence to the university policy preventing weapons in classrooms.

Guns don't belong in classrooms. They never will. Virginia Tech has a very sound policy preventing same.


7 /17 t2007i-. -.-. . *., ..


Anonymous Ibitbucket@secu ritypu nk.com]Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:30 [email protected] wanted to thank vou

welI, I do hope that you're still happy HB 1572 didn't pas8. Thanks to you and youruniwersity's regufations, thirty two people are now dead. Stil1 think that "..parents.students, faculty and visitors feel safe on [your] campus?" Thanks to your policies, 32students were sitting ducks for a murderer. See LitEle Larry, criminafs don't give a goodGod damn about rules and regulations. Only innocent, 1aw abiding people do, the kind ofpeople that are starting t'o get cold in the morgue. Their blood is on your hands. Stillhappv?

This e-mail was sent anonymously. Do not reply to it.If Ehis e-mai1 contains any threatening or harassing content, please visithLtp : / /www . se curi typunk . com/ ma i 1e r/ abu se . hax

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Anonymous Ibitbucket@securitypunk. com]Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:25 [email protected] wanted to thank you

We11, I do hope that you're still happy HB 1572 didn't pasa. Thanks to you and youruniversity,s regulations, thirty t'wo people are now dead. Still think that 'r..parents,students, faculty and visitors feel safe on lyour] campus?" Thanks to your policies, 32students were sitting ducks for a murderer. See LittLe Larry, criminals don't give a goodGod damn about rules and regulations. Only innocent, 1aw abj-ding people do, the kind ofpeople that are starting to get cold in the morgue. Their blood is on your hands. Sti1lhappy?

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From: Apple[applegaffney@gmailcom]

Sent: MondaY, APril 16, 2OO7 3:20 PM


Subject: WttY?

Jan 21, 2006HB Lsi?. which would have atlowed handguns on college campuses, died in subcommittee'By Greg Esposito 381-1675

A bill that would have given college students and employees the rlght b carry handguns on campus dled wlth nary a shot being fired In the

General A*sembly'

House Bill 1572 didn't get through the House Committee on Militia, Pollce and Public Safety. It died Monday In tfie subcommittee stage, thefirct of several hurdles bills must ov€rcome beforc becoming laws.

The bill was proposed by Del, Todd Gilberq R-shenandoah county, on b€half of the virginia odzens De bnse Leaguc. Gllbert was unavallablc

I'tonOay and ipokesmanGary Frink would not comment on the bill's defeat other than to say the issue was dead for this General Assembly

session.

Virglnia Tech spokesman Larry Hlncker was happy to hear the bill was def€ated, "l'm sure the university conmunlty ls apprcciative of theGeieral Assem-bly's actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus."

Del, Dave Nutter, R-Christiansburg, would not comment Monday because he was not part ofthe subcommittee that discussed the bill'

Most universiues in Mrginia require students and employees, other than police, to check their guns with police or campus security upon

entering campus. The l6gislagon was designed to prohibit public universities from making "rules or regulations limiUng or abridging the abilityof a stu-dent who possesses a valid concealed handgun permit ,,, from lawfully carrying a concealed handgun."

The legislation allowed for erceptions for participants in athleuc events, storage of guns in rcsidence halls and milltary training programs.

Last spring a Virginia Tech student was disciplined for bringing a handgun to class, despite having a concealed handgun permit. Some gun

ownerc qu.stionld the university's authority, while the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police came out against the presence of guns on

oamPus.In June, Tech's governing board approved a violence prevention policy r€iterating its ban on students or employees carrying guns andprohibiting visitors from bringing th€m into campus facilities'

You did nothing more than create unarmed victims

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Evans, SuEan


Sent: Monday, APril 16, 2007 2:14PM


Subject: Do the 20+ dead students "feel" safe now?

"A bill that would have given college students and employees the right to carry handguns on campus died withnary a shot being fired in the General Assembly."

"Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy to hear the bill was defeated' "I'm sure the universitycommunity is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and

visitors feel safe on our campus."

When will people leam. Creating a defenseless, criminal empoyerment zone IS NOT THE ANSWER!

The blood of those dead students is partially on your hands. I hope you rcalize that "disarming" everybody there is

faulty. I really do. It is not worth the lives of your students to stick to a political agenda or refuse to face the facts.

This is a sad, tragic event that never should have happened and certainly should not be allowed to happen again!

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[email protected], April 16, 2007 12:30 [email protected]

community real1y feels "safe" today! Maybe you should rethink your idiotic

shot down by panelwou]d have allowed handquns on colleqe camDuses, died in subcommitEee.

By Greg Espos itoIt -L-_LO /)

A bill tshat would hawe given college students and employees the right to carry handgrrns oncampus died with nary a shot. being fired in the ceneral Assembly.

House Bill l-572 didn't get through the House Committee on Militsia, Police and Publ-icSafely. It died Monday in the subcommittee stage, the first of several hurdles bilLs musEovercome before becoming laws.

The bill was proposed by Del . Todd cilbert, R-Shenandoah County, on behaff of the VirginiaCitizens Defense League. Gilbert was unavailable Monday and spokesman Gary Frink would notcomment on the bilf's defeat other than to say the issue was dead for this GeneralAssembly session.

Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy to hear the bill was defeated.'Irm sure the university community is appreciative of the ceneral Assembl-y's actionsbecause this wilt hetp parents. students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus.rl

Del, Dave Nutter, R- Christ iansburg, would not comment Monday because he was not part oftshe subcommittee that. discussed the bif1.

Most universities in Virginia require students and employees, other than police, totheir guns with police or campus security upon entering campus. The legislation wasdesigned to prohibit public universities from making "rules or regulations limitingabridging the ability of a students r.,/ho possesses a valid concealed handgun permitlawfuJ-Iy carrying a conceafed handgun. "

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The legislation allowed for exceptions for parEicipants in athletj-c events, storage ofguns in residence halls and military training programs.

Irast spring a Virginia Tech student was disciplineddespite having a concealed handgun permit. Some gunauchority, whil-e the Virginia Association of Chiefspresence of guns on campus.

for bringing a handgun to class,ovrners questioned the university' g

of Police came out aqainst the

Tn ,.fune, Tech's gowerning board approved a violence prevention policy reiterating iEs banon stsudents or empfoyees carrying guns and prohiblting visitors from bringing them intocampus facilities.


Mr. Hincker,

Aziz Matar [aziz@swift g Io bal. com]Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:18 [email protected] bill gets shot down by panel

Remember the gun bill -- house billHere ' s a f rj.endly reminder:

l-572 which was shot down l-.. ' rl"ra i':arar= l!t errv

happy to hearof the Generalvisitors feel

As s embly?

the bi 11, wasAssen cl-y ' ssafe on our

January 3a, 2006 - Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker wasdefeaLed. "I'm sure the university community is appreciativeactions because tshis wifl hefp parents, students. faculty andcampus . "

Lets be realistic. You were happy to hear that carrying personal protection waslicensed, law-abiding citizens. This is a shame. Had thats bill been approved' 32

banned forpeoplearemay not have Losg their lives on Monday morning. Did you actuafly t.hink criminaLs

going to abide by your campus gun laws?

cuns don,t kill people, people kitl people. In fact, the deadliest school killing in thiscountry did nots involve a gun. Read up Mr.Hincker: http : / /www. answers . com/ topic/bath- school -disaster

I hope yeseerday's terrible tragedy wilf be a r^rake-up-ca11 for your general assembly toreconsider the ban on personal protection. Had Co given students the essentiaf right. ofpersonal proEection, we may not have lost as many lives Monday morning.

Aziz tq.swift Globa1

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From: Barrow, Bruce [email protected]]

Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 10:09 AM


Subject: Bradford Wles article

Dear Sir:

In your response to Bradford Wiles opinon piece in the student newspaper you said the editors must have published hispiece out of "malicious compliance." What does that mean? Is Mr. Wiles not entitled to his considered opinion?Aren't the organs ofjoumalism under some obligation to publish samples of the broad spectrum of opinion in a freesociety? What are you afraid of?

Returning to my original question, What does "malicious compliance" mean? The editors hated to do it, but compliedwith journalism ethics by publishing Mr. Wilespeculiar turn of phrase.

Sincerely,

Bruce Barrow303 Ashumet RoadEast Falmouth,Ma02536508-398-2231. Ext. 251

artilce? Thank you for any light you may be able to shed on this

7/17/2007

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Evans, Susan

Froml BD[[email protected]]

Sent: TuesdaY, APril 17, 2007 2:36 AM


Subject: Your statements

Mr. Hincker,

I have just read over a few of your comments after the defeat of a bill in the Virginia legislature that would've allowed those that

had went through the necessary training and documentation to carry a conc€aled weapon. lt looks as though you were

STRONGLY opposed to its passage, even to the point of writing an Op-Ed in the newspaper. When you.made the comment

about "how appreciative the univeisity community is about the defeat of the bill because it will help parents, students, faculty and

visitors feel sbie on our campus," I am wondering if you would like to re-think those words. After today it is plainly evident thatyour faculty or anyone else in the "university community" didn't do a whole helluva lot to protect those students you have inyourtharge. Would y6u like the opportunity to revise and extend your remarks on the subject and admit to people the awful truth thatever! person has to be responsible for their OWN safety. After seeing how you weren't able to protect those kids in your charge

and your "Universig community" may have had a hand in adding to the death toll by not telling everyone.to stay inside, lwouldsay you sir are in Nb POSITION to be making ANY statements about being safe. Just think if there would've been 1 or 2 students

ori'iofessors in that building that were legally carrying a concealed weapon today, you might not have to make that awful phone

call to as many parents as you had to today.

I am sad for you and the entire community at Virginia Tech and Blacksburg'and had to witness the horror a mad man brought upon your campus today.face the very difficult days ahead. We grieve with you all for your loss.

Larry

My prayers go out to those that have lost their lifeMay God give you and the community strength to

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Ben [email protected]]Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:09 [email protected] Tech safety - please read

Helfo sir, I know you musts be getting a 10! of nhaten mail from gun fanatics, But pleasedon't delete this. I'm just another person like you.

when I learned that the conceafed weapons Permi! (cwP) bill was denied. and that youthoughE people would feef safer withouE having Iaw-abiding citizens help protect thecampus, my heart became verY sad.

Do you realize that if there were law-abiding concealed handgun carrying citizens thereyesterday (just as the bill would have allowed) , thaE many lives coul"d have been saved?bo you realize that in places where CwPrs are allowed, violent crime rates are lower?

Criminals do not obeY }aws.

CWp holders have extensive background checke & training, and are not criminals.

If a criminal knows law-abiding citizens *might'* be carrying conceaLed weapons somewhere,they are less 1ikely to try something in that place, because they don'E know who might betshere !o defend themselves.

But... if they Io{oW a place doesn't a1low law-abiding citizens to protect themselves andothers, then it's an open playing field for them. It only cakes a tiny bit of logicalthought to think this through.

I plead with you, please think abouE this. I am a Iaw-abiding citizen who carrieswherever it,s lega} . As our S.C. 1aw states, my gun is kept hj.dden and nobody knows Itrave it buL me. Because of thi.s, myself and others around me are safer in those places.But I'm always wary around places that do now al1ow carr?, simply for the fact that f knowthat criminals do NOT obey 1aws, and WILL bring guns to the exact places I'm not affowedto protect myself and others.

Try to have a good daY,ci naara l rr

Ben JordanGreenville, SC

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From: [email protected] on behalf of ,A19'1 l [email protected]

Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 3:05 PM

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great article... ..

Wanted: A culture of self-defense

By Michelle Malkin April 18, zooz u:za AM

Mv column this week:

There's no polite way or time to say it: American college and universities have become _coddle industrie.s.-Big Nannyadministrators oversee speech codes, segregrated dorms, politically eorrect academic departments, and designated "safe spaces"to protcot students selectively from hurtftil (consewative) opinions-while allowing mob rule for approved leftist positions(textbook case: Columbia University's anti-Minutcman Project protesters).

Instead of teaching students to defend their beliefs, American educators shield them from vigorous intellectual debate. Insteadof encouraging aufonomy, our higher institutions oflearning stoke passivity and conflict-avoidance.

And as the erosion ofintellectual self-defense goes, so goes tle erosion of physical self-defense.

As news was breaking about the carnage at Virginia Tech, a reader e-mailed me a news story from last January'. State legislatorsin Virsinia had attempted to pass a bill that would have eased handgun restrictions on college campuses. Opposed byoutspoken, anti-gun activists and Virginia Tech administrators, that bill failed.

Is it too early to ask: "What if.)" What if that bill had passed? What if just one student in one of those classrooms had been inla*drl possession of a concealed weapon for the purpose of self-defense?

If it wasn't too early for Keystone Katie Couric to be jumping all over campus security yesterday for vvhat theywoulda/coulda/shoulda clone in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, and if it isn't too early for the New York Timeseditorid board to be publishing its knee-jerk call for rnore gun control, it darned well isn't too eally for me to raise questionsabout how the unrepentant anti-gun lobbying of college officials may have put students at risk.

The back story: Virginia Tech had punished a student for bringrng a handgun to class last spring-despite the fact that tllestudent had avalid concealed handgun permit. 'Ibe bill would have barred public universities from making "rules or regulationslimiting or abridging the ability of a student who possesses a valid concealed handgun permit ... from lanfuliy carrying a

conceaied handgun." After ttre proposal died in subcommittee, the school's governing board roitorated its ban on students oremployees carrying guns and prohibiting risitors from bringing them into campus buildings.

[,ate last sumner, a shooting near campus prompted students to clamor again for loosening campus ntles against armed self-defense. Virginia Tech officials turned up their noses. In response to student Bradford Wiles's campus newspaper op-ed piece insupport of concealed carry on campus, Virginia Tech associate vice president Larry Hincker scoff'ed:

"[I]t is absolltely mind-boggling to see the opinions of Bradford Wiles...The editors of this page must have printed thiscommentary if for no other reason than malicious compliance. Surely, they scratched their heads saying, 'I can't believe he reallywants to say that.' Wiles tells us that he didn't feel safe with the hundreds of highly trained officers armed n'ith high poweredrifles encircling the building and protecting him. He even implies that he needed his sidearm to protect himself."

The nerve!

Hincker contimred: 'The writer would have us believe that a university campus, with tens of thousands of young people, is saferwith everyone packing heat. Imagine the continual fear of students in that scenario. We've seen that fe ar here, and'lve don'twant to see it again...Guns don't belong in classrooms. 'Ihey never will. Virginia Tech has a very sound policy preventing same."

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Who's scratching his head now, Mr. Hincker?

Some high-handed commentators insist it's premature or unseemly to examine the impact of school rules discour-aging_studentsfi-on cairying arms on campus. Pundit Andriw Sullivan complainCd that it was "creepy" to highlight readcr e-mails callingfi-om cairying arms on campus. Pundit Andriw Sullivan complained that it was "creepy" to highlight reader e-mails calliattentionio the Vireinia TeCh's restrictions on student self-defense-even as the Bradv Camoaien to Prevent Gun Violenattentionio ihe Virginia Tech's restrictions on student self-dCfcnse-even as the Brad)'Campaigq.to Prevent Gun,Viglencerushed to capitalize on the massacre to sign up new members and gather e-mail addresses for Million Mom Marc! c apters."We are outraged by the increase in gun violence in America, especially the recent shooting at Virginia Tech," reads the onlirpetition. "Add your name to tle growing list of people who are saying 'Enough Is Hnough!"'

shooting at Virginia Tech," reads the onlinepetition. "Add your name to tle growing list of people who are saying

Enough is elough, indeed. Enough of intellectual disarrnament. Enough of physical disarmament, You want a safer campus? Itbeginl rtith .en6*ing a culture of self-defense*miud, spirit, and body. lt begins with two u'ords: Fight back.


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From: Chris Jones [[email protected]]

Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 12:31 PM


Mr Hinker;

The events ofyesterday have captivated the country and hearts grieve for the trama. My thoughts and prayers go out tothe VT Community and family of the victims.

I just read your response to an editorial in the Ranoke times in which you said

"Contrary to his position, the writer's commentary actually gives credence to the university policy preventingweaponsin classrooms.

Guns don't belong in classrooms. They never will. Virginia Tech has a very sound policy preventing sqme."

Boy that University Policy really worked didnt? They sure averted a castrophy by demanidng that deranged lunaticsleave all weapons outside the classrooms. And the lunatic abided by policy didnt he?

How can you say that this incident and someones opinion that it could have been averted if a law abiding citizen had a

weapon proves that the policy is good? Thats not good logic at all. Actually yesterdays events proof the uselessness ofthe univeristy policy as it is incapable by policy to stop events such as yesterday. Not even armed guards and metaldetectors at eachentrace and bomb snifEng dogs and satelite intelegence will stop the most determined of killers. Lookat what happened in Iraqi Parliment several days ago.

Think of the brave professor who gave his life for his students. His sacrifice is most honorable but if instead of standingthere being a sacrifice he had a weapon and popped one in the shooter he could have saved his students and himselfandwe would still hail him as a hero. Israel has realized this and that is why on field trips they have a certian number ofarmed guards plus each teacher and adult is armed.

Come on can't you see that the policy only works with people who respect the law and those intent on mass killing suredont respect the law or else they wouldnt murder people!I am not saying allowing guns would have stopped it, but it might have. Lawfully CCW sure didnt hurt any'thing here.

Look at England and Australia for examples of the good of banning guns. Armed home invasions are up by at least500/o since before the ban. Homicide by handgun is up armed robbery is up, rape is up. All violent crime is up sincethe bann was enacted. How can one look at imperical data and see the wisdom of the state.

What i see in your response is an emotional attempt to make yourself feel better. While I understand the trama ofyesterday, being a victim of violent crime myself, only making ones self feel safer will only cause such events tohappen again. Do more then try to make yourself feel safer, make yourself safer by refusing to become a victim.

Thank vou for vour time.

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Christopher Iinfinityedge@yahoo. com]Monday, April 16, 2007 3:33 [email protected]

This is what you said a year ago after people like you prevented licensed, law abiding,citizens to carry conceafed firearms on virginia campuses:

http : / /www. roanoke . com/news / roanoke / wb / wb / xp- 5 0 5 5 I"Vj.rginla Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy to hear the bill was defeated. rrlrm surethe university community is appreciatsive of the eeneral Assembly's actions because thiswill help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus. ""

Feefing safe today?

One person with a CCW permit, carrying on campus could have stopped this murder in histracks. one student in the dorms with a cheap shotgun or rifle could have stopped this]unatic in his tracks. But you reviled in their disarmament because it made you "fee1safe . "

How does it trfeel" to have the blood of innocents on your hands?

I hope to soon see you in front of House Commitlee on Militia, Police and Public Safetybegging them to make a biff similar t.o HB 1"572 1aw.

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From: Christopher Hansen [[email protected]]

Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7.49 PM


Subjecfi Feel safer now?

Mr. Hincker,

After you helped leave your students defenseless and in doing so contributed to their murders because they could notshootback, do you still "feel safer"?

Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy to hear the bill was defeated. "I'm sure the universitycommunity is appreciative of the General Assemblyts actions because this will help parents, students, facultyand visitors feel safe on our campus.tt

People will continue to get murdered in GUN FREE ZONES. Stop the insanify. Let us shoot back!

Christopher Hansen

Larry HinckerUniversity [email protected]

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Evans, Susan

From: ChuckEsposito[[email protected]]

Sent: Friday, April 20,2007 8:48 AM

To: Union Sentinel

Gc: 'VA Tech governing board'; 'Larry Hincke/; 'Col. Gerald Massengill'

Subject POGO WAS RIGHT

Letter To The Editor - Union Sentinel

Dear Editor:

POGO WAS RIGHT

After days of watching, listening, and reading about the many interviews by media, law enforcement, and school officials, I haveyet to leam of anyone asking the really important questions in the Virginia Tech massacre. Every survivor over age 21 who camewithin Cho Seung-Hui's range of fire should have been asked these three questions: 1. Do you have a CC\A[, (a permit to Carry aConcealed Weapon - which can easily be obtained by any mature, responsible, competent, law-abiding citizen in VA ). 2. lfthere were no prohibition against carrying a weapon on campus, would you have been carrying a concealed weapon during Cho'srampage? (early last year, following the defeat of a proposal to allow citizens with state-issued CCWs to carry their handguns oncollege campuses in Virginia, VA Tech spokesman Larry Hincker celebrated the defeat of the bill and announced: "l'm sure theuniversity community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions ... this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feelsafe on our campus."). 3. lf yes to the first two questions, do you think you would have been able to stop Cho before he killed 32innocent people? This ain't rocket science, folks. The hand wringers who want to lay blame on the judge, Magistrate PaulBarrett , who refused to send Cho to a mental institution when he had the opportunity in 2005; or on John Markell, owner ofRoanoke Firearms who sold Cho a 9 mm Glock 19 pistol, and ammunition; or on c€rmpus Police Chief Wendell Flinchum forcostive response time; or on the lack of a student-alert text-message broadcast system; or on the lack of security cameras oncampus; or on any number of other patsies, human, systemic, or mechanical, are completely missing the point. Last June, TheVA Tech governing board approved a violence prevention policy (!) reiterating its ban on students or employees carrying guns andprohibiting visitors from bringing them into campus facilities. This week, VA Governor Tim Kaine is appointing an independentpanel which will be led by retired Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gerald Massengill, to review the shootings and theiraftermath. lfthey do their job properly, they will conclude that the blame rests completely with Tech's governing board forimposing a 'victim disarmament policy," rather than a "violence prevention policy." The VA Tech governing board needs to offer apublic Mia Culpa, and embrace Pogo's assumption of responsibility: "We have meet the enemy, and he is us."

Cordially,Chuck EspositoSuches. GA

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From: CHUCK FRAZIER [[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1 1 :00 AM


Subject: A disgrace, that's you...

Sir, I have read of your record, in regards, the Second Amendment of our Constitution.

Given that you encouraged and materially participated in the restriction of students second amendment rights,thereby giving them over to victim status, how do you look at yourself today and not be repulsed?

Hopefully you will be rebuked, rejected and relegated to poverty and homelessness soon.

You are a disgrace to yourself, your nation and your students.I'm sure you are a "Karma" believing cretin too, lets hope you get some of your "Karma" and soon.

You are not fit to live among civilized people, you should be in the jungle with your kind.

Disgusted by you,Chuck Frazier

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From: ChuckGandy [[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 4:03 PM


Subjecfi House Bill 1572

Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy to hear the bill was defeated. "l'm sure the university community isappreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe onour campus."

Are you happy now?

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Dear Mr. Hincker,

My condolences for the tragedy of

Please a1low yourself forgiwenessa "gun free" area. I am sure You

If you have l-earned the futilitYdefend themselves, at lease some

Regards,

Chuck KueckerBeloit, WI

Chuck Kuecker [[email protected]]Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:08 [email protected] events

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for your earlier joy over your campus being confirmed ashad good intentions, and simply acted ou! of ignorance.

of denying good people the means and opportunity tooood witl" have come from this event.

Evans. Susan


You must. feel

[email protected] shooting

feel very proud to have

chuck.miller [chuck. miller@bresnan. net]Wednesday, April 18, 2007 10i22 AM

facllitated Ehe shootinq of the students !

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From: clearbluepeace [[email protected]]



Subiecfi Now do You get it?

Mr. Hincker,

\Men the Virginia General Assembly precluded the passage of House Bill 1572,you were quoted as saying, ""1'm sutD theuniversity community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actlons because this will help parenG, students, facultyand visitors feel safe on our campus."Clearly, no one was made safe by the idiotic policy that says even those licensed to carry guns are prohibited ftom doing so onyour college's campus.

I want to know, does that quote still reflect how you feel?

How did a ban on possession of guns on campus prevent the deaths of 22 (or more) innocent victims on Virginia Tech's campus?

People may have "felf' safe on your campus because of the rules that say no one, even those licensed to carry concealed guns,

may do so there. Did this murderous maniac simply fail to read the rule? Or did he perhaps know of the rule and realize that he

would be able to engage in this carnage unchecked by any would-be victims who had the means to fight back. Rules like that areobeyed only by those who don't want to murder people, you jackass.

Mr. Hincker, you, in your wrcngheaded belief in gun bans as a meanE to stop violence, have blood on your hands.

About the only way you could ever redeem yourself now would be to vehemently fight for the repeal of gun bans, and in favor ofconcealed carry laws that ALLOW good people to be armed for their defense.

-Jefrey BudzynskiWest Palm Beach, Florida

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From: Clem [clem. poston@verizon. net]

Sent: MondaY, APril 16, 2007 3:02 PM


Subject: HeY Mr Hincker!

Guns don't belong in the classrooms. They never will. Virginia Tech has a very sound policy preventing

same.

Just imagine if students were anned. We no longer need to image what will happen when they are not

armed.

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minutes before police arrived. @ridges was a reservc deputy sheriff, but was not on duty at the time of the incident.)

' October 1, 7997,Pearl High School, Pearl, Ms. - 16 year old Luke Woodham carried a rifle onto the school ctlmpus'

killed his ex-girlfriend and-one of her friends and wounded seven other people. Assisstant Principal Joel Myrickretreived a handgun from his truck and held Woodham for police. It was later leamed that the teeneager had beaten and

stabbed his own mother to death before the attack at the school.

pratt is not optimistic, however, that lawmakers will allow public university students and faculty members to protect

themselves from mass murderers like the one who struck VA Tech Monday.

"The only schools and universities where these tragedies have been stopped abruptly were the places where law-abiding iitir.trs had a gun that was accessible to them and they were able to stop the shooter," Pratt noted. "The schools

and universities that had to wait for the police to arrive, those are the ones that find these high death tolls.

"It'sjust a real shame," he concluded, "that these guys never get it."

Carson Boone\Mlmington, NC

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From: Cary Wrinkle [[email protected]]

Sent: Tuesday, April 17 , 2007 10:07 AM


Subject: Too bad your students couldn't protect themselves from this maniac!

3lstGun bill gets shot down by panelHB 1572, which would have allowed handguns on college campuses, died in subcommittee.By Greg Esposito381- 1675

A bill that would have glven college students and employees the right to carry handguns on campusdied with nary a shot being fired in the General Assembly.

House Bill 1572 didn't get through the House Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety. It died Monday inthe subcommittee stage, the first of several hurdles bills must overcome before becoming laws.

The bill was proposed by Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah County, on behalf of the Virginia Citizens DefenseLeague. Gilbert was unavailable Monday and spokesman Gary Frink would not comment on the bill's defeat otherthan to say the issue was dead for this General Assembly session.

Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy to hear the bill was defeated. "I'm sure theuniversity community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this will helpparents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus."

Del. Dave Nutter, R-Christiansburg, would not comment Monday because he was not part of the subcommitteethat discussed the bill.

Most universities in Virginia require students and employees, other than police, to check their guns with police orcampus security upon entering campus. The legislation was designed to prohibit public universities from making"rules or regulations limiting or abridging the ability of a student who possesses a valid concealed handgunpermit ... from lawfully carrying a concealed handgun."

The legislation allowed for exceptions for participants in athletic events, storage of guns in residence halls andmilitary training programs.

Last spring a Virginia Tech student was disciplined for bringing a handgun to class, despite having aconcealed handgun permit. Some gun owners questioned the university's authority, while the VirginiaAssociation of Chiefs of Police came out against the presence of guns on campus.

In June, Tech's governing board approved a violence prevention policy reiterating its ban on students oremployees carrying guns and prohibiting vlsitors from bringing them into campus facilities.

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MURDERER!

THIS IS YOIJR FAI'I,T !

AND THE FAULT OF ALI., YOI]R II-.,K !

MURDERER !

[email protected], April 16,2007 5:00 [email protected] iafer knowing you've barred law abiding people from protecting themselves.

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Chet Szymecki Ichet.szymecki@cox. net]

16,200710:54 PM

To: [email protected];Flinchum,Wendell;[email protected]

Subject Please read entire letter

Please take a moment to read my entire letter and consider the message. Do not allow yourself to become distracted by individualwords, phrases, or your feelings. \ /hat is important are truth and meaning.

I am sure each and every one of you feels quite bad considering the massacre of nearly three dozen students on campus earliertoday. lt is at this time that I would ask you to consider why you feel so very bad. My guess is that on a personal level you feel badbecause you know that you failed these students for personal and selfish reasons. Don't stop reading now, I have more to say.

You failed these young and impressionable future mothers, fathers, co-workers, leaders, etc. by denying them their God-givenright to life. We can all agree that no military or police force can protect everyone, everywhere, all the time. But we can also agreethat each and every one of us is born with the right to protect ourselves against murders, thugs, and rapists.

By prohibiting lawfully carry of a firearm for self-defense while on campus you are denying a right to life. How dare you deny thismost fundamental right! You will see the faces of those murdered students every night and for the rest of your life you must livew1h the fact that you placed them in a dangerous situation by denying them the ability to protect themselves.

It is time foryou to show true leadership or step aside and allow a true man to take charge of yourfailed post. You have desertedthe students and parents and are intoxicated with self-centeredness. I am not angry at any of you although I can imagine you areangry with my honesty at this point. Look in the mirror right now and realize that you are not angry with me, but you are angry withyourself.

Leadership is difficult. Many times leaders must make decisions that the uninformed public may not agree with. Educate thepublic. Show leadership. Don't let this happen again.

I am willing to bet that nearly every student murdered today had a cellular phone on them. So much for the false sense of securitythey provided. lf only one of those students, male or female, had a lawfully carried firearm this morning I can assure you that theoutcome would have been different.

The students could not stop the carnage, they were helpless.

The police could not stop the murder; they never do and are always late"

The administration could not save a single student...they never have and neverwill.

Cowards... all of you.,. cowards.

Redeem yourself and permit laMul carry of firearms on campus.

One firearm could have saved each and every life this morning.

May God forgive you.

Respectfully submitted,

Chet SzymeckiYorktown, VA

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II Evans, Susant-I From: BuzzlSharon [[email protected]]

I Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 9:57 AM

I To: [email protected]

I SuOlect: Genreal Assembly vis a vis 1572I

I o"", ur. Hincker

| -"1'm .sure tle.u.Tivergity coytmunity is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this wiil help parents, students,

I faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus."I

I Prophetic words, sir. I'm sure they will haunt you for all your days. My thoughts and prayers are with all those lost and theirrelatives.

Buzz GunningGrants Pass, OR

My thoughts and prayers are with all those lost and their

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From: c.f. eckhardt[[email protected]]

Sent: Saturday, April 28,2007 3:33 PM


Subject: VaTech

Dear Mr. Hincker

A number ofyears ago the national press reported a number ofviolent, fatal attacks upon foreign tourists in Florida.What the national press did not report was the reason for those attacks. A Florida state judge, just before the widely-reported series of attacks took place, declared all Florida state laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns tobe unconstitutional. Florida's overall crimes-against-persons and assaultive street crime rate dropped some 900/o

ovemight. The foreigners were targeted because they were the only people the criminals could be certain wouldn't be

armed.

Here in Texas, in 1995, alaw was passed allowing Texans to acquire permits to carry pistols concealed on theirpersons. Twelve years later there are only about 260,000 Texans with the permits--but our crimes-against-persons ratehas been in a steady decline ever since. Why? Prior to 1995, criminals could be virtually certain the victim would beunarmed. The certainty has been removed. It is now much riskier to attempt robbery than it was twelve years ago.The perpetrator could get shot in the process.

At Virginia Tech--or at Columbine High School--a single teacher, teacher's aide, administrator--or for that matter,janatorial employee--with a pistol on his or her person could have reduced the fatalities by a substantial number. As amatter offact, the only 'school shooting' incident yet reported that could not have been prevented or lessened in itsimpact by intervention by a civilian carrying a pistol was the 1966 'Tower sniper' shootings in Austin, Texas.

As a result of a'school shooting' in Scotland, in the town of Dunblane, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealandenacted confiscatory laws to eliminate private possession ofhandguns in those nations. Each ofthem has experienceda spike of unprecedented proportions in crimes-against-persons. Their politicians find themself 'unable to understand'why this should occur. Ifs very simple--so simple that anyone not blinded by prejudice should be able to understandit. When law-abiding people have no means of defense, criminals declare open season.

Sincerely

C. F. EckhardtSeguin, Texas

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From: C.L. Sutton [pcsutton @msn. com]



Subject: How's that working out for you?

'Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy b hear the blll was derlbabd. "t'm sure the unlvcrclty comnunlty ls app€dafve of th€

Geniral Assembly's actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus'"

.In June, Tech's goveming board approved a violence pr€vention policy r€iterating its ban on students or employees carrying guns and

prohibiting visitors from bringing them into campus facilities.'

So, how is that Violence Prevention Policy working out for fall? You should be happy that you zealots removed the right of self protectlon

from each and every one of the victims.

Christophet L. Sufton

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Cameron Mac Millan [[email protected]]Monday, April 16, 2007 5:36 [email protected] reminder

Dear Larry,

While I do nots wish tso make light of today's tragic incidents, there is something I wouldlike to bring to Your attention:rrI'm sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assemlcly's actionsbecause this will help parents, students, faculty and visiLors feef safe on our campus ' "

Those were your words on January 31st of 2005, when HB ]-572 was defeated (source:http : / /www. roanoke . com/news / roanoke/wb/wblxp - 5 0 5 5 8 ) .

ttow there are ats leaEt 33 dead in Ehe worst campus shooting in American history, ashooting which took place on the campus for which you are the spokesman.

My thoughtss and prayers go out to the families affected by this policy' and I genuinelyhope lhat VT will no longer consider itself capable of removj.ng the ability of itsstudents and faculty to defend themselves and others.

S ince re ly,

cameron Mac Mi11an.

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From: Carl F. Worden [[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:25 AM


Subject: Congratulations, jackass!

Hincker:

You had no right to decide whether the students and faculty should have the means to defend themselves. I hate you, you son ofa bitchl Just one person with a concealed gun might have saved some or all of those victims, but you the Almighty made thedecision that they shouldn't, and encouraged the state not to pass a bill that would have allowed the students and faculty to bearmed on campus.

You slimy, low-life scumbag.

Carl F. Worden

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From:Sent:To:SubJect:

Hi Mr Hincker

I forgot to askBradford wiles'

RegardsC LaurySt Petersburg,

Carl Laury [[email protected]]Wednesday, April 18, 2007 8:35 [email protected]

if you'11 publicize the apology like you didletter to the editor guestioning your views

your criticism of studentand fearing for hls life?

L.r;e): .'.*v-

Evans. Susan


Hi Mr Hincker.

Carl Laury [road.dog@verizon. net]Wednesday, April 18, 2007 8:32 [email protected]

After witnessing the carnage that occurred at VAyou will come forward to t.ry to apologize to thedisproving your wiews on self defense?

Please advise when yourLl make Ehe apology.

Sweet DreamsC Lauryst Petersburg, FL

Tech thefamilies

otherwho's

day Iloved

was wondering whenones were ki11ed

Evans, Susan


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you need to take responsiblity for the situation. this never would have happened had younot enabled the murderer and handled this responsibly.

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From: Carson Boone [cboonel @ec.rr.com]

Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 8:32 AM


VA Tech official praised defeat of student self-defense proposal in2006JeffJohnsonOneNewsNow.comApril 16, 2007

A Virginia Tech official in 2006 praised the defeat ofa proposal to allow students with state-issued concealed handgunpermits to carry their handguns on college campuses in Virginia. At least 20 unarmed students were killed on the VATech campus Monday morning by a single gunman.

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Virginia House Bill l572was proposed in 2005 by Shenandoah County, Va., Republican Del. Todd Gilbert after a VATech student with a state-issued concealed handgun permit was arrested and charged only with "unlawfirlly" carrying ahandgun on campus. The bill would have prohibited state universities in Virginia from enacting "rules or regulationslimiting or abridging the ability of a student who possesses a valid concealed handgun perrnit ... from lawfully carryinga concealed handgun."

After the proposal died in the state's House Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety, The Roanoke Timesquoted VA Tech spokesman Larry Hincker as celebrating the defeat of the bill.

"I'm sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions," Hincker said on Jan. 31, 2006,"because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus."

Following Monday's multiple-victim shooting at VA Tech, Erich Pratt with Virginia-based Gun Oramers of Americacalled that philosophy "idiocy."

"I think gun control advocates will say, 'See, we need more gun control,' even though this is exactly the product of guncontrol," Pratt said.

Currently, only Utah has a statute specifically authorizing law-abiding individuals with concealed handgun permits topossess their firearms on state university property. Most other states have explicit or implied prohibitions.

"Every school campus fother than those in Utah] in this nation is a'gun free zone,' supposedly," Pratt bemoaned. "But,isn't it amazing that criminals, bad guys never obey those laws."

Regarding Utah, Pratt adds, "Isn't it interesting that that's the one state where we haven't heard of any schoolshootings."

At least two school shootings have been stopped by amred civilians before police arrived:

.January 9,2002, Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Ya. - 43 year old Peter Odighizuw4 who had flunked out ofthe small law school earlier in the week killed three people and wounded three others. Two law students - TracyBridges and Ted Besen - retreived a handgun from Bridges' vehicle and held Odighizuwa at gun point for several

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From: Benjamin Ter Haar [[email protected]]

Sent: ThursdaY, April 19, 2007 12:54PM


Subject: AND NOW

Are you still, "...happy to hear the bill was defeated." ?Do you still think, "campus.?r ?

...parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our

Like Chamberlain waiving his pathetic piece of paper after Munich and

declaring "Peace in our time!", you failed to grasp that'Evil' cannot be

contained with words, laws or good intentions - only with superior force.You and the other "right thinking" 'Chamberlains'now must live with theirblood on your hands.

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From: Black, Burton R [[email protected]]

Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:59 PM

[email protected]

Subject: WeaPons PolicY

Dear Mr. Hincker,

I am writing for two reasons

First, I am extremely saddened and nry prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims in this tragedy. I am sorry that ithas happened at your fine institution and hope it does not every have to happen again, taking so many bright, young, intelligentstudents and leaders of your University.

Second, the institutions gun policy and your past position and comments about Virginia Tech Weapons Policy. The State ofVirginia allows the concealed carry of handguns on campus, but Virginia Tech has a policy prohibiting a law abiding citizen fromcarrying on campus. The tragedy that occuned is a direct result of this policy. Only the criminal will not follow the policy, a lawabiding citizen will follow the Universig rules. lt is time for you and Virginia Tech to reconsider the decision in January 2006,defeating a bill allowing people to defend them selves. Below is from the roenoke.com.

A bill that would have given college students and employees the right to carry handguns on campus died with nary a

shot being fired in the General Assembly.

House Bill 1572 didn't get through the House Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety. It died Monday in thesubcommittee stage, the fust of several hurdles bills must overcome before becoming laws.

The bill was proposed by Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah County, on behalf of the Virginia Citizens Defense League.Gilbert was unavailable Monday and spokesman Gary Frink would not comment on the bill's defeat other than to say

the issue was dead for this General Assembly session.

Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy to hear the bill was defeated. "I'm sure the university community isappreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe onour campus. "

Gun Free Zones are only safe for the shooter, everyone else is in danger and unable to protect themselves.

I am a Concealed Handgun Licensee in Texas and have the ability to carry in Virginia, these kind of policies at Virginia Techendanger my life and others, when legislation can take my ability to protect myself away fiom me. Texas has similar issues and I

am ac{ive in getting those changed as well.

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You're not a moron, Larry.

Yourre a fucking moron,

S incere 1y,

Blake DunlopBozeman, Montana

Blake Dunlop [[email protected]]Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1 :36 [email protected] from the Roanoke Times, 9/5/06

have printedthey scratched

this commentary if fortheir heads saying,

no other reason thanI can't. believe he

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Froml Bob[[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 3:22 AM


Subject: your article "lmagine if students were armed"

your repty to the article of Bradford B. Wiles, is under the circumstances, morbidly ironic.

How do you feel now? Imagine ifjust I of the victims had had the ability to defend themselves?

to rely on the "hundreds of police officers with high powered rifles".

Didn't quite work out did it?

You are every bit as guilty for this massacre as the psycho who pulled the trigger.

I hope this realizalion eats you up for the rest ofyoru natural life.

Bob BlakelyTacoma WA (a shall issue concealed carry state since 1962)

But no, they needed

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From: Bob Foster[[email protected]]

Sent: TuesdaY, APril 17,2007 5:06 PM


Subject: Opposition of Studenfs Concealed Carry Rights

Our daughter is a Hokie.

Shame on you br opposing the right of these students todefend thenmselves.

One person with a concealed carry weapon could have reduced/prevented needless death/injury.

Itcbfo ster@verizon. net

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Bob HarryGitbert, Arizona

Bob Harry [[email protected]]Wednesday, April 18,2007 11:58 [email protected] dead

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Bob Harry [[email protected]]Tuesday, April 17, 2007 6:57 [email protected] just how safe is your gun free camPus?

the bilf.

Virginia House Bill !5"t2 was proposed in 2005 by Shenandoah county,va., Republican Def. Todd Gifberts after a VA Tech student with astate-issued. conceafed handgun permits was arrested and charged onlyvri.th "unlawful1y" carrying a handgun on campus ' The bill would haveprohibited state unj.versities in virgini-a from enacting "ru1es orregulations limitsing or abridging the ability of a student whopo!"."se" a val-id concealed handgun permit ... from lawfulIy carryinga concealed handgun. "

After the proposal died in tshe staters House Committee on Militia,quoted VA Tech spokesmanPolice and Public safet.y, The Roanoke Times

Larry Hincker as cel"ebrating the defeat of

so justs hort safe is your gun free campus?

Bob Harry

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Evans, Susan

From: brandon [brandon@realestatecircleville com]



Subject: Shootings......

ff it would of passed th€ shoodng mlght not of happned today.

lan 2'-,2006HB Lsiz, which would have allowed handguns on college campuses' dled In subcommlttee.By Greg Esposlto 341-1675

A bill that would have given college sutdents and employees the right to carry handguns on campus died with nary a shot being fired in theGeneral Assembly.

House Bi 1572 didn't get through the House Committee on l'lllitla, Pollce and Publlc Saf€ty, It died trlonday in the subcommlttee stage, tfi€first of several hurdles bills must overcome before becoming laws'

The bill was proposed by Del. Todd GilbeG R-Shenandoah County, on behatf of the Virginia Citizens Defense League. Gilbeft was unavailablettonday and spokesman Gary Frink would not @mment on the bill's defuat other than to say the issue was dead for this General Assemblysession.

Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker was happy to hear the bill was defeated. "I'm sure the university community is aPpreciative of theGeneral Assembly's actions because this will help parents, stud€nts, faculty and visito6 feel safe on our campus."

Del. Dave Nufter, R-Christiansburg, would not comment Monday because he was not part ofthe subcommittee that discussed the bll!.

Most universiues in Virginia require students and employees, other than police, to check their guns with police or campus security upon

entering campus. The legislation was designed to prohibit public univerciHes from making "rules or regulations limiting or abridging the abilityof a student who possesses a valid concealed handgun permit .., from lawfully carrying a concealed handgun,"

The legislation allowed for exceptions for participants in athletic events, storage of guns in residence halls and mllitary tralning pnograms.

Last spring a Virginia Tech student was disciplined for bringing a handgun to class, despite having a concealed handgun Permit. Some gun

ownerc questioned the university's authority, while the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police came out against the presence of guns oncampus.In June, Tech's goveming board approved a violence prevention policy reiterating its ban on students or employees carrying guns andprohibiting visltors ftom bringing them into campus facilities.

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Evans, Susan

From: BrandonD. [[email protected]]



Subject: Question for You

Mr. Hincker,

I would like to know why you don't believe in law abiding citizens from carrying on your campus. If HB I 572 passed

college students and factuality would have had the right to concealed carry and could have been able to defend

themselves. You aught to be ashamed of yourself sir.

Brandon

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Evans, Susan

From: BrentJacobs[[email protected]]



Subject: Your actions in January 2006

ln January of last year, you celebrated the fact that the Virginia legislature defeated HB 1572. That bill wouldhave prohibited public universities from making "rules or regulations limiting or abridging the ability of a student who

posseises a valid concealed handgun permit ... from lawfully carrying a concealed handgun."

you said this of the defeat. "I'm sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because

this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus."

I have one question foryou. How safe were those students today, Monday, April 16th?

You and all the others that don't believe a person has the right to self-preservation should be ashamed and full of guilt for your

failure to protect those kids and from preventing those who may have been in a position to stop this rampage from doing so.

Brent Jacobs

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Evans, Susan

From: Brian [[email protected]



Subject: Re:HB1572

Congrahrlations. Though I'm sure you feel in no way responsible for today's honific events, I and everyone I'vetalked to feel otherwise.

Murderer. Or at minimum, Enabler.

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Evans, Susan

From: Brian Barfield IhezekiahT'1S@earthlink net]

Sent: TuesdaY, APril 17, 2007 9:52 AM


Subject: Glad you forbade the innocent to carry arms?

Murderer.

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32 students kiIled todaY.

Had one of those studenls .

carried a gun for 2 yearswould've been a lot lower.

Congratulations on denyingHopefully your ridiculous

Best regards,Bri an

Brian Bell [[email protected]]Monday, April 16, 2007 10:06 [email protected]::: apprause :::

been armed, that number would most likely be a lot l-ower. Iin college. Had r been there today, I PRoMTSE you that number

students the right Eo defend themselves.policy will go away after loday.

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Evans, Susan

From: brian [email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, APril 19,2007 9:25 AM


Subject: Shooting

It's a shame that people with CCW permits are prohibited from carrying on campus. But, because of that rule, the psychopa'th

knew that there would be nobody in in those buildings to stop him. In an nonsensical PC attempt to "make people feel safe",

universities have actually made people defenseless. I hope you now see the error in not allowing people licensed to carry a

concealed firearm to do so.

Sincerely,

Brian Karr

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firearm license

Dear Mr. Hincker

I am a student at a different college in another state, after seeing what happened on Ehe

Bruce Flynn [[email protected]]Monday, April 16, 2007 3:38 [email protected] School Shooting

heart broken, another senseless school shoo!ing which could have easilyBut for the faw established whj-ch dj-ssalfowed ]aw abidlng citizens toon the campus. My deepes! condolences go out to the familys and loved ones

and diseased, but in general ONE person with a permit to carry a concealedand a firearm could have ended this massacre before it even started. In

reaction to this event., i am afmost positive that more laws about gun ownership andtry to be introduced, but taws only have an impact on tshe 1aw abidingpossession will

citizens. ff a criminal wanes to obtain a firearm, there are olher illegaf ways to ge!one. There is nothing criminaL about owning or possessing a firearm, and should be up tothe individual stsudent if he or she chooses to carry one or have one in their possessionon a university campus .

sincerely yours

Flynn S. B.NAU flagstaff arizona.

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Evans, Susan

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From: BruceR [[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, April 16, 2OO7 11'.44 PM


Subject: Fools Like You Hincker . . . . .

Sir: I read your cocky response after the House bill to allow concealed carry was defeated in Virginia...

l'm sure the parents of the dead students at Virginia Tech "feel a lot safer now", as you stupidly stated....more fools llkeyou and there will be more loss of life in the future no doubt.

tDroTt!l!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!l!l!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bruce

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Evang, Susan

From: Bryan Pitman [[email protected]]



Subject: MY Condolences

I'm very sorry for what happened this Monday morning. I know you are rgal b_u_sy, but I just wanted to know a lot of people want to

know why this happened: http://www.roanoke.cominews/roanokeiwb/wb/xp-S0658

I am an avid flrearm user and train people on a monthly basis. I also go to Seattle University and feel LESS safe knowing that I

am not able to defend myself. Once ajain, I am not trying to harass you in any way; I just wouLd like to try to show you that less

guns does not mean anyone is safer. -Disarming

the good guys means arming the bad guys. lf some of your students were able

io carry, as was the cas-e with HB 1572's intendbd result, the effects of these events might have been lessened, even by one life,

it woulil have been worth it. Maybe the current policy should be re-thought, and maybe you should understand that giving people

their own right to defend themselves, makes for a safer, and more comfortable community, knoriving that.such atrocities as these

may be preiented, at any extent. Once again, I know this was unforeseeable and this is a terrible time, lwish the best of luck to

yori, and I hope the community comes together not against guns, but against criminals.

Sincerely yours,Bryan S. PitmanSeattle UniversitY

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Evans, Susan

Bill McGuire [email protected]]

Monday, April 16, 2007 7:48 PM


Subject: HB 1572 Quote

I was saddened by todays events at VT and the quote provided by you regarding IB 1572. I am a bit mistified as to

why a bill allowing students at VT (and elsewhere) to protect themselves against the sad event that happened at VTtoday was heralded by you as "making the campus safer for parents, students, faculty and visitors'"

A fellow CCW Virginian, allowed to carry on campus because of HB l572,might have been able'to reduce the cold

blooded murders that occured on the VT campus today. However, CCW Virginians follow the law and do not carry

onto campus. While, an individual bent on commiting murder ignored the laws.

Thank you for your time.

Bill McGuire

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