PURCHASE RESPONDS:  VIRGINIA TECH

Events in response to the Virginia Tech Tragedy
TOWN HALL MEETING CAMPUS SAFETY
April 24, 2007 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Southside

In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy at Virginia Tech University, Purchase College has held a memorial service, open dialogue, card writing, and candlelight vigil to remember the fallen students and faculty members, as well as to express our sympathy to the Virginia Tech community.  We are also planning a fundraising event to assist the families of those who were killed.

On Tuesday, April 24th, the College will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the issue of campus safety.  The event is open to the campus community, and it will include a panel discussion and question/answer period.  The scheduled panelists include the following:

President Thomas Schwarz                               College Response
Chief Operating Officer Joe Olenik                    Campus Safety
PSGA President Valerie Weaver                        Student Response
Associate Dean John Delate                              Residential Security
Community Standards Officer Caitlin Craig     Discipline Process
Associate Dean Robin Kaufman                        Mental Health Assessment
CTS Director Bill Junor                                         Campus Communication

 We hope that you can attend this event.