2008 Woodie Awards
Office of Student Life Holds Candlelight Vigil in Memory of VT Victims
Sheeraz Hyder
Issue date: 4/27/07 Section: Campus News
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On Monday evening at 9 p.m., 32 undergraduate candle bearers representing Stevens took part in a candlelight vigil held by the Office of Student Life in memory of the 32 victims of the Virginia Tech shooting. For half an hour, almost 300 attendees stood at Castle Point while the names of the 32 victims were read. For five minutes, M.G. Prasad, a professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department, delivered unscripted opening remarks in which he stated that it is important to reflect about supporting others in times of crisis. President Hal Raveche's address touched on how moving it is that Stevens could come together as a community following times of tragedy. Mike Manzella, President of the Student Government Association said "I'm glad the school stepped up to organize an appropriate tribute to our fellow colleagues who went through this tragedy."
Erin Selby, Assistant Director in the Office of Student Life and Sandra Vilarino, Coordinator Counselor in the Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP), also spoke. Selby said "I thought it was important considering Stevens is…similar to Virginia Tech…it is important to show our support". Sister Patricia Wormann from Campus Ministry gave the closing remarks in which she recited poems and said prayers for all the victims. Mary Kelly, CCSI of the Student Government Association , sang "Over the Rainbow", a song which for many present epitomizes the hopes and dreams of youths who long for an ideal world in the face of tragedy.
Rachel Ostroff '07, was present selling ribbons in Virginia Tech's colors of orange and black for $1 which goes towards a fund for the Virginia Tech victims. The Office of Student Life also mentioned that Stevens offers the counseling services of Terry Hannigan in the Stevens Health Center on the first floor of Jacobus Hall.
Erin Selby, Assistant Director in the Office of Student Life and Sandra Vilarino, Coordinator Counselor in the Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP), also spoke. Selby said "I thought it was important considering Stevens is…similar to Virginia Tech…it is important to show our support". Sister Patricia Wormann from Campus Ministry gave the closing remarks in which she recited poems and said prayers for all the victims. Mary Kelly, CCSI of the Student Government Association , sang "Over the Rainbow", a song which for many present epitomizes the hopes and dreams of youths who long for an ideal world in the face of tragedy.
Rachel Ostroff '07, was present selling ribbons in Virginia Tech's colors of orange and black for $1 which goes towards a fund for the Virginia Tech victims. The Office of Student Life also mentioned that Stevens offers the counseling services of Terry Hannigan in the Stevens Health Center on the first floor of Jacobus Hall.