Baylor Responds To The Tragedy at Virginia Tech

April 17, 2007

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News Photo 4066 — As a symbol of Baylor University?s continued thoughts and prayers for the victims and in a demonstration of support for the entire Virginia Tech community, the Pat Neff tower is lit in Virginia Tech?s school colors of maroon and orange Monday night. (BAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY/Robert Rogers)

News Photo 4072 — Baylor students showed their support for Virginia Tech by signing green and gold Baylor banners last week during the university's Diadeloso event. The banners, bearing hundreds of student signatures and condolences, will be among several Baylor items the university will send to Virginia Tech. (Photo by Kelley Kimple, Baylor University)

News Photo 4073 — Baylor students showed their support for Virginia Tech by signing green and gold Baylor banners last week during the university's Diadeloso event. The banners, bearing hundreds of student signatures and condolences, will be among several Baylor items the university will send to Virginia Tech. (Photo by Kelley Kimple, Baylor University)

News Photo 4041 — Seth Woodward, a junior from Vero Beach, Fla., signs a Baylor banner to be sent to students at Virginia Tech University. (BAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY/Robert Rogers)

News Photo 4040 — BAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY/Robert Rogers

Media contact: Lori Fogleman, director of media relations, (254) 710-6275

The Baylor University family offers its heartfelt sympathy and deepest prayers to the Virginia Tech University community, as they continue to cope with an unimaginable tragedy on their campus.

This page serves as a resource page of helpful links to:
? University services, such as law enforcement, counseling and resources for parents, students, faculty and staff
? President's statements and University news releases
? News stories about memorial tributes to Virginia Tech, as well Baylor's emergency preparedness procedures

Links to Baylor University Services:

Baylor Police Department, (254) 710-2222
Baylor Counseling Center, (254) 710-2467
Baylor Counseling Center Resources for Faculty and Staff
Baylor Counseling Center Resources for Parents
University Ministries, (254) 710-3517
Baylor Campus Living & Learning Safety Information, (254) 710-3642

Baylor News Releases:

Baylor News Release, April 26, 2007: Baylor Creates eCard in Support of Virginia Tech

Baylor News Release, April 24, 2007: Baylor Tower Glows In Honor Of Virginia Tech

Baylor News Release, April 23, 2007: Message from President John M. Lilley: Baylor To Light Pat Neff Tower in Virginia Tech's School Colors
Baylor News Release, April 18, 2007: Baylor Counseling Center Always at the Ready

Audio of Bells, April 17, 2007: Baylor Rings Carillon Bells In Tribute to Virginia Tech

Campus Newsflash, April 17, 2007: Baylor To Observe Moment Of Silence

Message from President John M. Lilley, April 17, 2007: Baylor Responds To The Tragedy At Virginia Tech
Local and state news coverage:

- The Baylor Lariat, April 24, 2007: BU acts cautiously with mental illness
  
  The Christian Post, April 23, 2007: School Emergency Drills Take on Added Significance
  
  The Houston Chronicle, April 22, 2007: Academic quandary: how to help students, avert violence
  
  The Baptist Standard, April 19, 2007: Baptist schools prepare 'in case the unthinkable occurs'
  
  The Baylor Lariat, April 17, 2007: Random attacks difficult to stop

Baylor Responds To The Tragedy at Virginia Tech

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