Tech’s response counters with examples and arguments that a “timely warning” on a college campus has no quantitative definition and has not typically been expected within 2 hours of an incident.
The Department of Education is reviewing Tech’s response and will deliver a final report.
The initial investigation was notably lengthy, and many expect the final report to be completed in six to eight months.
If the violations remain in the final report, Tech could face a fine of up to $55,000. The university could appeal the fine, but the findings will be final.
REMEMBRANCE
The April 16th memorial is located on the Drillfield in front of Burruss Hall. On August 19, 2009, the semi circle of 32 engraved Hokie stones were dedicated to the victims of the tragedy.
Each year, Tech has canceled classes on April 16.
The day is reserved for remembrance, with many events throughout the day to celebrate the lives of the victims.
This year, the Day of Remembrance began at midnight with the lighting of a candle that would stay lit for 24 hours.
At 8 a.m., thousands of people participated in the 3.2 mile Run in Remembrance.
Throughout the day, areas were set aside for peaceful reflection. There were also arts exhibits and at various galleries on campus and a Norris Hall Open House. After the shootings, the six classrooms on the second floor of Norris Hall was converted to house the engineering classes and he Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention.
The Center was named the Dr. Liviu Librescu Student Engagement Center, in honor of the man who gave his life to save students on April 16.
The Day of Remembrance ended with the candlelight vigil on the Drillfield. After the names of the victims were read aloud, the thousands in attendance lifted up their candles to honor their fellow Hokies.
At midnight, the 24-hour candle was extinguished.
In the future, Tech plans to make the remembrance days more positive and forward looking and end the tradition of cancelling classes on that day. (The day will fall on a Saturday, however.)
“We’re an academic community, and so we need to deal with the scholarship and the teaching,” said Karen DePauw, vice president and dean for graduate education. “We can honor (the victims). We honor them by moving forward.”
Continue Reading: « Previous12
Leave a comment 0 Comments Write a letter to the editor
All letters to the editor must include a name, e-mail, daytime phone number and affiliation to Virginia Tech. Affiliation includes: year and major for students; position and department for faculty and staff; current city for alumni and parents.