A Day of Remembrance
On April 16, 2008, the Virginia Tech community reflected on the vibrant lives of the 32 students and faculty who were tragically taken from us a year ago. Through light, art, and music we paid tribute to each and every person we lost.
- A Day of Remembrance website
- See our photo gallery of the day in Blacksburg
- View the University Commemoration webcast
- View the Candlelight Vigil webcast
- Statements about the 32 lost: Read | Listen
- President Steger’s remarks: Read | Listen
- Governor Kaine's remarks: Listen
About the Office
The Office of Recovery and Support will coordinate the activities of various university functions that have responsibility for some aspect of the post-April 16 event effort.
Jay Poole has been appointed director of the newly created office, reporting to President Charles Steger. Poole, a 1978 Virginia Tech graduate and former rector of the board of visitors at Radford University, will assemble and direct a cross-functional team which will include representatives from Student Affairs, the Provost's Office, University Relations, and the President's office.
Notification Resources
- Campus Notices
- VT Alerts urgent notification system
- Updating emergency contact information (after login, click on "Hokie PLUS")
Counseling Resources for Students and Faculty
- Counseling resources available to VT students
- Counseling resources available to VT faculty and staff
- Campus and Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
- Responding to Disruptive or Threatening Student Behavior: A Guide for Faculty (PDF)
- Identifying and Referring the Distressed Student: a faculty/staff guide
Memorial Funds
Internal Review Reports
Virginia Tech President Charles Steger directed three internal reviews in the wake of the April 16 tragedy.
Read the reports:
- Security Infrastructure Group report (PDF)
- Information and Communications Infrastructure Group report (PDF)
- Interface Group report (PDF)
Related Content
- Virginia Tech's Video Tribute
In memory of those we loved and lost ›› - Engineering and Science Mechanics Department Head Ishwar Puri discussed redemption and healing in the aftermath of April 16th in a recent National Public Radio interview. Listen now ››
Contact Us
Virginia Tech Office of Recovery and Support
1700 Kraft Dr.
Suite 1100 (0907)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540/231-0062
540/231-7449 (fax)
- Jay Poole, director
- Ellen Plummer, deputy director
- Pam Pettry, administrative assistant
- Megan Armbruster, recovery coordinator
- Lisa Leslie, project manager
- Scott Johnson, liaison
- Marilyn Hutchins, liaison
- Anna Beth Benningfield, liaison