Events

In response to the Virginia Tech tragedy, LFCC is hosting several events to provide an opportunity for LFCC students, employees and community members to join together in support of one another and in remembrance of those who lost their lives. Information about each event is as follows:

Candlelight Vigil

In conjunction with Virginia21 , LFCC will hold a candlelight vigil on Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 9 p.m. at both campuses to show support of and solidarity with the Virginia Tech community.

• Fauquier Campus – Loeb Center
• Middletown Campus – Welcome Center/Library Atrium

Orange and Maroon Effect Day

On Friday, April 20, 2007, LFCC will join with individuals across the country to show their support for Virginia Tech by wearing the university's colors-orange and maroon. Join together in unity as we pay tribute to our sister institution.

The Middletown Campus will hold a Convocation service in conjunction with Orange and Maroon Effect day at noon in the Fredy and Klara Kummli Student Center. As part of the service, a condolence banner will be available for individuals to write personal messages to Virginia Tech. The banner, along with a letter from LFCC President John J. “Ski” Sygielski, will be mailed to Virginia Tech after the event.

LFCC Student Town Hall Meetings

All LFCC students are invited to attend a town hall meeting with LFCC President John J. "Ski" Sygielski to discuss the Virginia Tech tragedy. This open forum will allow students the opportunity to share their feelings, concerns and thoughts in a safe and supportive environment. LFCC counselors will also be on hand during and after the event to meet with students wishing to further discuss their feelings and thoughts. The meetings will be as follows:

• Middletown Campus – Friday, April 20, 2007, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the William H. McCoy Special Events Center, located inside the Alson H. Smith Jr. Technology Center
• Luray-Page County Center – Monday, April 23, 2007, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Fauquier Campus – Wednesday, April 25, 2007, from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Loeb Center

Statewide Day of Mourning

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine declared Friday, April 20, 2007, a statewide day of mourning for the victims of Monday's tragedy at Virginia Tech.

On Friday, Gov. Kaine will participate in a service of remembrance at Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He has encouraged other communities in Virginia and across the nation to hold their own simultaneous observances, beginning with the ringing of bells, at noon.

"As our Commonwealth begins the long and difficult healing process, I am filled with images of a Virginia Tech community that is resilient and unified," said Gov. Kaine. "I ask that everyone in Virginia pause at noon on Friday to offer their support for the victims, their families and for all those affected by this tragedy."