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Burton, Patricia

From: Armbruster,Megan Sent: Monday, September24,2007 1:46 PM To: Woodard, Linda; Burton, Patricia; Plummer, Ellen; 'Thomas, Karen' Subject: Call Center details

Details for call center. I will be there at 8:30 a.m. with water bottles.

The telephone number for incoming (call back) calls will be (540) 231-0001.

Meea n

From: Rodgers, Patricia Sentr Thursday, September 06,2007 10:20 AM To: Armbruster, Megan Subjecfi Call Center

Meg an,

Per our conversation this morning, we have reserved room 109 in research building 14 for use by Office of Recovery and Support on September 25-27,9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and September 28, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

There will be 8 phones and 8 computers available for your use, physically dispersed throughout the room. I will ask Bill Blevins to contact you concerning your specific calling needs.

There will be technical sr1pport available, should any issues arise with the computers.

Since RB14 is a secure building, a CNS employee must remain in the building until everyone has departed.

As before, we ask that all guests sign-ln and sign-out as they enter and leave the building, throughout the day.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide the adjoining conference room as a break room, as it is our largest conference room and is needed for meetings.

Cost forvoice service will be consistent with charges for the prior call center. However, we are a cost recovery unit and must charge a rate of $3O/hour for someone to remain in the building after 5:00 and for any technical support (this should be minimal, based on the need from the last call center).

Please let me know if you have any questions, or if you need anything else.

(l will be out of the office the week of 9/17.)

Pat Rodgers Network lnfrastructure and Services 1-1709

q/) A /1.nn'7 Burton. Patricia

From: Woodard, Linda Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 8:17 PM To: Burton, Patricia Subject: RE: Check in

I talked with ellen tshis evening. I will- be at the rneeting at 9 am on tuesday to help 'orienE' the callers. Karen Thompson did this wiLh the students earlier so I don't envision any problems. We are going to make a few changes tomorrow Eo the email and the survey. It will probably come from nark manamee and me instead of dr. Steger. We are not going to include the physically injures (the faculty member. Wally Grant, or the custodial worker who later had lhe heart attack) . Vie may end up with just one version of the email- - focusing more on helping us plan. I lhink we will be ok. Thanks for checking on j. Long. I don'E know anything about him. sent from my Goodlink synchronj.zed handheld (www.good.com)

--- --oriqinal Messaqe-- -- - From : Burton. Patricia Sent: Sunday, september 23, 2007 07:50 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Woodard, Linda subj ect: Check in 1inda - .Iudy is out tomorrow and Tuesday. I don't know what is happening with ,I Long - the name is not familiar to me. He has noE been a subject of Case Managemen! discussion as far as I can recall. I will check with Teresa Lyons for info. I need a rnajor upda.te on the survey - I will check in with Rosie on that. I am concerned that tshere is an rtorientaEion,' on Tuesday that HR seems to have some responsibility for.

Tf tshere is anything rL^! r ^- *j^^l-^ -.-^ we start the week, let me know. Pat Sent from my Goodl,ink synchronized handheld (www.good.com) Page I of2

From: SarahThompson[[email protected]] Sent: Tue 7OO7-04-74 23:75 To: [email protected]; Osborne. Mary (Beth) Cc: Subject Wednesday Schedule Attadrments:

Amy and Beth,

Here is a list of specialists who will be on-site tomorrow. Please ieel free to change this schedule as needed. You may also call me with any questions and/or concems. Again, my number is 616*460-3751.

SG - Marilyn Hutchins: 540-357-2157 (Scheduled until 12:30 only) SG - Lois Koufiran: 617-818-8099 (Scheduled until 2:30, but can stay the tull day if needed) SQ - Richard Mague: 614-946-3486 (Scheduled until 12:30, but can stay the full day if needed) SG - Lowell Thomas: 804-873-1 552 (Scheduled until 12:30, but can stay the full day if needed) SG - Amy Moler: 540-616-7289 SQ/SG- Charfene Easter: 434-262-2450 SQ -Sue Rogge: 919-878-5858 (Can leaveearly ifneeded) SQ - Jan Gray'. 757-3734259 SQ -Tom Northem: 757-535-2945 SO - Bifl Gamble: 5404214008 SQ - Katherine Meyersohn: 804-833-8776 SQ - Jennifer Slusher: 540-293-2041

Here are the assignmentsr 8a-9a - HR - Jeff Gorter 8:30a - 10:30a - Financial Aid - &ry Moler (Be sure to give herthe information listed on the calandar. 9a-1 1a - Bake Shop - Sue Rogge 1Oa - 12p - College of Business - Lowell Thomas 1:30p3:30p - ESM - Amy Moler 9a-2p - Dining Hall visits - Lois Koufman Drop In - Lan Stadium - Sue Rogge Squires Lead Person - Jan Gray

Squires: Jan Gray (Lead) Richard Mague - until 12:30 Charlene Easter - until 1:00, then go to SG Sue Rogge - based there, but will be doing drop ins Tom Northern Bill Gamble Jennifer Slusher Katherine Meyersohn

Southgate: Marilyn Hutchins - until 't2:30 Lois Koufrnan - based there, but will be doing drop ins Amy Moler - Groups at 8:30-10:30 and 1:30p-3:30p Charlene Easter - will come over at 1:00p to relieve Amy Lowell Thomas - scheduled until 12:30 - Group at 10a-12p

Sarah J. Thompson Response Center Supervisor Crisis Care Network 2855 44th Street, SW Suite 360 Grandville, Ml 49418 https://weboutlook.vt.edr.r/exchange/aroszak/Inbo::/Wednesday%20Schedule.EMl?Cmd=o... 412512007 Contact Iufbrnralion Mondar'. ApLil 2i

Phone Nunrber Sarah Thompsou 6t6-460-3751 line 540-231-074 Jefl'Gorter' 616-304-4915 Chuck Taylor 919-306-6 r 49 304-741-5022 Karen McComb 304-74t-5002 l-heresa [)icone 804-2t2-69t6 Heidi 'laylor' 304-680-3377 Ruth Irielder 540-580-6300 Arny Moler s40-616-7289 Jennifer Slusher s40-293-2041 540-355-1720 BillGamble 540-42t-4008 Galen Diehl 276-340-1173 Katlierine Meversohn 804-833-8776 Marilyn Flutchins 540-357 -2157 Sylvia Wri 304-320-5314 540-392-5567 804-405-2949

Lowel Thomas 804-873- 1 552 Bob Miller 540-250-3605 540-3 57 -3696

Name Phone Number Comments Amy Adams 540-23t-7772 Southgate Connie Wilkinson 540-231-3788 Hearing impaired - interpreters Cook Counselins Center 540-231-6557 Students Cranwel I International 540-230-8747 International Students and Emolovees

Narne Phone Number Darren Wagnon 540-529-9510 Bozana Young 540-808-81 10 Susan Atley 540-793-2631 Kathy Taylor 540-588-7274 Kirnberly Montgornery 540-353-6116 Marsha Jaudon 540-392-5567 S usan Blair 757-408-0440

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Judy Ridinger, HR 540-808-232 O i\fu#!;I Amy Adams, HR 540-998-0834 Bob Miller, W 540-250-306b/540-357-3696 Chuck Taylor 919-306-6149 Jeff Gorter 616-304-4915 Sarah Thompson 616-460-3751 Amy Moler 540-616-7289 Go through Sarah Thompson Linda Tiffany 804-405-2949 Go through Sarah Thompson Marilyn Hutchins 540-357-2157 Go through Sarah Thompson Darrin Wagnon 540-529-9510 Go through Sarah Thompson Allison ' Allsbroon 540-309-1331 Go through sarah rhompson Bozana Young 540-808-8110 Go through Sarah Thompson Susan Atlee 540-793-2631 Go through Sarah Thompson Cathy Taylor 540-588-7224 Go through Sarah Thompson Kimberly Montgomery 540-353-6116 Go throutn Sarah Thompson Needra Voorhies (pm) 804-502-9111 Go through Sarah Thompson LowellThomas (pm) 804-BZ3-1S52 Go through Sarah Thompson Karen McComb 304-741-5002 Heidi Taylor 304-680-3377 Go through Karen McComb Eddie Trieber 917-763-7317 MichaelWieleba 919-539-0537 Peter Manzo 617-T9T:|559 Barney Gaughan 224456-7192 Susan Blair 75Z-408-0440 carrie wilkinson, VT 540-231-3788 Interpreter for Hearing lmpaired

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Adams, Amy

From: Kaufmann,Rachel[[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 1A:52PM To: [email protected] Cc: Gagnon, Carol Subject: VT Staffing for Thursday, May 10 lmportance: High

Here is the schedule for Thursday, May 10. Ifyou have any questions, please call me at 800/444-9559 ext292560 or on my cell at 919/306-0418. Thanks!

Specialists 7:45-4:14 p.m. Charlene Easter 434/262-2450 CCN 9a.m. -5 p.m. Kim Montgomery 540/353-61l6 CCN 8:30-5:00 p.m. Wanda Osburn 5401355-1720 REACH 9-5:00 p.m. GH Vaughn REACH '-+ 431- a5l- GT)O

Schedule:

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Charlene Easter - Bunuss all day 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kim Montgomery - Squires all day 8:30-12 :00 p.m. Wanda Osbum - OIRED -- Pack Building, Information sesssion, International Office l2:30-5:00 p.m. Wanda Osbum - Squires rest of afternoon 9-11; l-3; :-S p.m. GH Vaughan, Andrews Information Systems Building, Information Systems Enterprise

Again, if you see anything on this list that needs to be adjusted, please call in the moming and I will make the needed . adjusnnents. Thanks for your help and patience with me as I attempt to respond to all the service requests.

Rachel Kaufrnann.

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From: Hincker, Larry Sent: Monday, MaY 28,2007 12:36 PM To: '[email protected]' Cc:'[email protected]';\Mlkes,Lisa Subject: Your proposal CAW

Dear Ms Vecchione, your script and film proposal to President Steger has made its way to my desk. li is a very interesting idea and we wish you the besi of luck with your funding proposal. However, we will not be able to participate or endorse. lt is imposiible to convey the volume of projects, programs, or requests that offlces throughout the university.have received. The administration, particularly the senior administrators, are inundated. Just trying to manage the normal flow of events is challenging. Now, post April 16 we find ourselves handling dozens of after-action reviews, devising ways to help the university community deal with the tragedy while we prepare to ge1 the university back to noimal, responding to the Governor's panel, fielding hundreds of media requests, finding ways to thank ihe tens of thousands of people who offered direct support to their condolences, etc. quite As an alumna, I know of your deep attachment to this institution. I too know Dean Mook and Ed Henneke well. Ed and i served together on the commencement committee for two decades. So, I appreciate your aftachment to our alma mater.

I wish you the best on Your film.

Regards,

Larry Hincker nii6ciate Vice President for University Relations Virginia Tech 314 Burruss Hall Blacksburg VA 24061 540 231 5396 [email protected]

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From: Wilkes, Lisa [email protected] Sent: Sunday, May 27,2007 'l'.46 PM To: Larry Subject: FW: FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION - PERPETUAL FREEDOM FOUNDATION

Larry,

Here is one more note Sandy received while you were away.

Thanks, Lisa

From: Smith, Sandra Sentr Thursday, VlaY 24, 2007 8:13 AM To: Wilkes, Lisa Subject: FW: FoLLoW-UP INFoRMATIoN - PERPETUAL FREEDoM FoUNDATIoN

Lisa,

Please handle as you feel appropriate'

Sandy

Sandra W. Smith Administrative Asslsfanf fo fhe Fresldenf Virginia Tech (01 31) Blacksburg, Virginia 24461 540/231-6231 [email protected]

Fromi elizabeth vecchione Imailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, MaY 23,2007 4:24 PM To: [email protected] subject: RE: FoLLoW-UP INFoRMATIoN - PERPETUAL FREEDoM FOUNDATIoN

THE PERPETUAL FREEDOM FOUNI}ATION Preserving.A.merics'E Rlch Herirrge of Fr€cdom

May 23rd,2007

Dear President Steger

IIE: Aspects of Project.

Attnr Ms' SandY Smith on our projects' Dear president Steger, I *m n riting to you on today with additional imforrnation i,CAWt', Fooi-Candles Pawer Plant lllan" nnd a bit more inforxnation about other lblbw-up "The to use this prngru*r. Pl*"r* be advised thxt we are currently awaiting final approval from the IRS

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, project for our foundation. l erpect approval in the very near future.

Following is a short portion of the mission statement:

Criteria for success: To to get all people, including all students of all ages and their parents teachcrs and professors, talking about potential threats in their schools and eommunities; to raise alvargness ab-out our changing worldo including cutting-edge scientific initiatives and ways to prepare for possible threatsl to strengthen ethics and citizenship; to reduce apathy and exponentiatly raise cornmunity,' commitment for a long term trasis *nd to lef students know that it is okay to "snitch""

Results can also bc mcas$recl $$ Xlart of the school's Standards

Project W.R.A.P. €xecutive Sumrnary:

project W.R.A.P.,(We're Ready and Prepared), teaches alrout threats to freedom for Jtudents in learning institutions.lSoth man-madc and natural threafs su*h as terrorisf attacks an6 natural disasters can be atlded ifso desired. It promotes educ*tion and awareness ofdisasters of kitling antl carnage in schools and universities, methods that rt'e are using to combat the these threats (such as planning, risk anall"sisn etc.).

Implementation activities include teaching special seminars at K-12 schools throughout the United States, broken ttown into sehool districfs. It is hopeful that enormous sums of monetary support to fun4 the scope of such an undertaking will be more than amply received through the proper media and public relations approach to this project and as a result of the film production. Handouts ruch as the Z-Carql for the school children and other students xt higher learning institutions are also ineluded" Sirnilar handouts ue available ftrr parents llnd edue*tors. '["vpienllyr ll you 9r any$ne has {urtker querstions, please do not hesitate to c**t*ct me. I can be reachetl *ort ut'f**oons, exeept Frirtays after one otcktck or by ernail af any flnl*. With warm regards, I am

Sincerely yourso

Joan

Elizabeth Joan Vecchione tr'ound cr Cief Executivc Officcr

862I Quail Creek tr)rive*Willow Spring*North Carolinx 27592-9337 919-557-2271 elrzab@

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Hincker, Larry

From: Wilkes, Lisa Sent: Tuesday, MaY22,2007 4:13PM To: Hincker, Larry Subject: FW: Information from a HOKIE Alumni - Joan Vecchione

Here is one more note I received. Lisa

Fromi Smith, Sandra Sent: Tuesday, May 22,2007 3:46 PM To: Stump, Shannon; Wilkes, Lisa Subject: FW: Information from a HOKIE Alumni - Joan Vecchione

FYI

From: elizabeth vecchione Imailto:[email protected]] Sent: WednesdaY, MaY 75,2007 3:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Information from a HOKIE Alumni - Joan Vecchione

Elizabeth Joanne Vecchione

May 18th. 2007

A'l*f'N: Ms. SandY Snrith

Dear llresident Stegert

I hope that every rtay brings you and €veryone at my beloved sch*tll *l*ser to recovery (ifthere will evor be anyi, in just a sm*rll w*y. I spoke to Sandy Smith

For a goo4 number of years, I made it a personal interest of mine regarding killings_and carnage in schiols glotrally, rigirt after the loss of my first son. As time went on and the incidents hecame more prevalent, I became more interesfed. ' October' To shorten the story hcre, people began to find out about o rvhich ! began doing after thc 2$$6 killingsn in Colorado and $}le Arnish Community .

I began writing to individuals and legisl*tors and made them aw*rre of my anger nnd that I had put i6gether a"plan that would help trring a more expetlitious end to this nasty cancer in our iocieiy, and pcople began to listen! You would not believe it!

I want you to be awarc of this very intricate plan that I *'orked cn l'cr a very long time, Governor Kaine's o{fice is aware of thiso through bis assistant, Ms. Amber Amato and also at Scnator Jim Webb's office through Ms. Mary Humphrcl's.

Ms, Amato has informetl me thst she has passcd this information on to the Secretary for Etlucation ftrr the of Public Safefy. There are two major comp$&enfs to fhis plan:

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o The m*!:iun pietur* ffikaz '"t]'&W'1 . . The follow-up plan - "Fttc{*{ianeNles". B6th of the above nrmes are nppropriate for each of the two components; however which one is trest for which component has.ntlt yet becn decided.

This plan has been more than well received. I am in the process of writing the sscreenplay and am *orklng on some of the script. I know that I cannot do it all of the pmject myself. I am currently rvorking on the screnplay also as well as some of the sound track itealizing that you have had thousands of communications since the 16fh of April, I know you are very tired. f urge you, horvever to look at this with great haste' sir. Time is {rf the essence. These acti are randomo siro as you are well aware. We must colleetively do snmcthing last.

After you have had the tixne fo review tbis material, pleuse cont5*ef $le $s soon as possihlc so that lve can discuss our mutual needs a$cl tlesires to help prevent th*:so fragedies from happening anywhere else!

I was in the Enginecring Science and $lechanics department under Tlr. Edmund Flcnnehe. I know him and his secrctary Mrs. Nane-y Linkous well and also I)r. Dean T. *Iook - they are all cherished friends 6f mine. I am also a TECH Alumia member at the Research Triangle Park Chapter in Raleigh, North Carolina. I will send these two attachrnnet in a difl'erent e-mail as there is too muc} information to send electronically in one.

Thank you for your most kind and prompt attenticn to this critical matter of the new brced af ca$cer and terror in our sotief,v $r. Steger and, I am

Sincerely yours,

.loan

El iza beth Joanne Vecc.hiote

919-551-227r 8621 Quail Creek Drive Willow Spring North Calolin a 21 592-937 elizabeth j oanns@gmail. com

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Evans, Susan

From: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, September09, 2007 12:04 AM To: [email protected]; Evans, Susan; Hoyle, Theresa Subjecfi W Shooting's, my condolence's

I want to first offer my condolence's to the student's and families of the W tragedy. I would have loved to include the W staff and faculty, however, after RECENT event's, I believe that that is TOTALLY NOT WARRANTED, ARE YOU PEOPLE CRAT(??????? My two son's and daughter were hoping to come to your school, however, I WOULD NOT let that happen in a million yea/s. lt was OUR plan's for year's. However, it would be a COLD DAY in HELL before I let that happen now. You School's POOR JUDGEMENT is in QUESTION. I hope that you FOOL's are happy with your decision's, because NO ONE else is.

Thank You, David

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:50 AM To: Smiley, Doug Cc: Adams, Zachary; lmperatore, Frank Subject: RE: Central Fund for Hazardous Waste Disposal

lf she geis back to you, mention better regulatory compliance. ..

Fromr Smiley, Doug Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 8:11 AM To: Hagerman, Coftney Cc: Mondy, Bernadette; Imperatore, Frank; Adams, Zachary Subject Central Fund for Hazardous Waste Disposal

Cortney,

I am wriiing to seek permission to use Central Funds (1-2'1739) to purchase a special storage building for one of our waste collection areas. The building will provide much safer storage conditions. The cost of building will be $25,000 - $35,000.

Thanks for you help.

Doug Smiley Radiation Sitety otficer Co-Director, Environmental Health & Safety Services Virginia Tech Mail Code 0423 Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: (540)231-5364 FAX: (540)231-3944 [email protected] http://www.ehss.vt.edu I

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From: Strader,Cynthia Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 11:25 AM To: Conner, Donald; Waggoner, Charlotte; Mondy, Bernadette Subject: update

There is a lot of foot traffic moving into cassell. Troopers on every intersection it appears.

Cynthia Strader EHSS, 231-2699

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 8:18 PM To: ehss-managers-DL Subject: FW: tomorrow, wednesday

Zack, Based on our phone conversaiion, l'll plan to be in by 1pm. Based on our phone call, this seems acceptable. lf this doesn't work, call me at home.

From: Mondy, Bernadette Sent: Tuesday, April L7, 2007 5:01 PM To: ehss-managers-DL; ehss-lsd-DL Subject: tomorrow, wednesday

Public school has been canceled for tomorrow. Dave is taking Jake to a preplanned golf event in Richmond. l'll be taking the day off to be with Ry.

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Monday, April 16,2O07 10:324M To: ehss-all-Dl Subject: news is now on CNN

You may want to think about emailing or phoning family members that might hear this on the news.

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From: Smiley, Doug Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 B:11 AM To: Hagerman, Cofiney Cc: Mondy, Bernadeile; lmperatore, Frank; Adams, Zachary Subject: Central Fund for Hazardous Waste Disposal

Cortney,

I am writing to seek permission to use Central Funds (1-21739) to purchase a speciai storage building for one of our waste collection areas. The building will provide much safer storage conditions. The cost of building will be $2s.0oo - $35,000.

Thanks for you help.

Doug Smiley Radiation Safety Officer Co-Director, Environmental Health & Safety Services Virginia Tech Mail Code 0423 Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: (540)231-5364 FAX: (540)231-3944 [email protected] http://www.ehss.vt.edu t

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:36 AM To: ehss-all-DL Subject: lock down

Until we get further info on the shooting, we are locking the building. Please do not go out on campus until you hear from one of the managers.

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 8:18 PM To: ehss-managers-DL Subject: FW: iomorrow, wednesday

Zack, Based on our phone conversation, l'll plan to be in by 1pm. Based on our phone call, this seems acceptable. lf this doesn't work, call me at home.

From: Mondy, Bernadette Sent: Tuesday, April L7,2007 5:01 PM Tor ehss-managers-DL; ehss-lsd-DL Subject: tomorrowr wednesday

Public school has been canceled for tomorrow. Dave is taking Jake to a preplanned golf event in Richmond. I'll be taking the day off to be with Ry.

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:50 AM To: Smiley, Doug Cc: Adams, Zachary; lmperatore, Frank Subject: RE: Central Fund for Hazardous Waste Disposal lf she gets back to you, mention better regulatory compliance...

From: Smiley, Doug Sent: Monday, April 15, 2007 8:11 AM To: Hagerman, Coftney Cc Mondy, Bernadette; Imperatore, Frank; Adams, Zachary Subject Central Fund for Hazardous Waste Disposal

Cortney,

I am writing to seek permission to use Central Funds (1-21739) to purchase a special storage building for one of our waste collection areas. The building will provide much safer storage conditions. The cost of building will be $25,000 - $35,000.

Thanks for you help.

Doug Smiley Radiation Safety Officer Co-Director, Environmental Health & Safety Services Virginia Tech Mail Code 0423 Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: (540)231-5364 FAX: (540)231-3944 [email protected] http://www. ehss. vt. ed u/

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 5:01 PM To: ehss-managers-DL; ehss-lsd-DL Subject: tomorrow, wednesday

Public school has been canceled for tomorrow. Dave is taking Jake to a preplanned golf event in Richmond. l'll be taking the day off to be with Ry.

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From: Smiiey, Doug Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 8:11 AM To: Hagerman, Cortney Cc: Mondy, Bernadette; lmperatore, Frank; Adams, Zachary Subjech Central Fund for Hazardous Waste Disposal

Coriney,

I am writing to seek permission to use Central Funds (1-21739) to purchase a special storage building for one of our waste collection areas. The building will provide much safer storage conditions. The cost of building will be $25,000 - $35,000.

Thanks for you help.

Doug Smiley Radiation Safety Officer Co-Director, Environmental Health & Safety Services Virginia Tech Mail Code 0423 Blacksburg, V424061 Phone: (540)231-5364 FAX: (540)231-3944 [email protected]

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om Tillar ice President for Alumni Relations

ore information as it unfolds continues to be posted at u'u\'.vt.edu.

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From: alumnivt Sent Tuesday, April17,2OA7 12:30 PM To: alumnivt SubJect: A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO ALL VIRGINIA TECH ALUMNI

SPECIAL MESSAGE TO ALL ALT'MM OF VIRGINIA TECS

o our Virginia Tech alumni, I write the kind of message I never expected to have to write in my entire career sgrving the university. On Monday, the 16th of April, a campus resident senior student shot two students in Johnston residence hall and proceeded shortly thereafter to the other side of the Drillfield, entered ris Hall and randomly shot more than 40 students and faculty in several classrooms. He then tumed his gun on himself and took his own life. As I write this, 32 students and faculty who were among his victims died. Others remain hospitalized. An ongoing investigation will answer so many facts and questions unknown at this time.

is the most horrific scene in the history of this or any university. Our hearts go out to the families and ones of the victims. Our hearts go out to the friends, ciassmates and others who witnessed this . A Memorial convocation is scheduled today (Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time) and be nationally televised. President ard Mrs. George W. Bush are expected to attend, along with Virginia and Mrs. Tim Kaine and other dienitaries.

is a shockilg crime with crime scenes that have attracted national and inten:ational press, all their live news shows from the Holtzman Alumni Center. President Charles Steger, himself an nus, has personally expressed with utmost compassion his condolences to the famiiies who have been ified and are still being notified. His leadership through this tragedy has been extraordinary. All ofus at university wish to demonstrate our compassion especially to our students who have experienced a kind of and tragedy that hopefuliy they never will again. We share in their deepest sorrow and grief.

universities and institutions across the country,, and indeed around the world, have cornmulicated with to express their shock and sympathy. Many of our alumni have communicated with us and also with each to share expressions of support as well as their personal grief. I am confident that Virginia Tech will from this in whatever time it may take, and will do so because of irs strong support from a family of caring alumni numbering over 200,000, including our current students and all their families. The faculty, staff and entire surrounding communiry are committed to heiping our students and faculty recover from this terrible event. Those who will follou' them will continue to embrace the true meanins of our motto I May Serve," that bonds the enthe Hokie Nation.

Alumni Association placed a single u,reath in the Campus Chapel within hours of the tragedy, and the ofCadets has posted an honor guard with it to symbolize a universit-v honoring those it has lost so ically. It is but one symbol of the enormous grief that an enrire campus and family of alumni around the must bear. Many have asked how they may send financial memorials. .. any memorial gifts, payable to "Virginia Tech Foundation," desisnated specifically for the "virginia Tech Family Fund," should be to University Development, 902 Prices Fork Road (0336), Biacksbwg, VA 24061.

you for your genuine concern and expressions of support for all of us at the universiq'. And please those who lost their lives and their grieving famiiies in your thoughts and prayers.

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To: ehss-managers-Dl ehss-lsd-DL Subject: tomorrow, wednesdaY

Public school has been canceled for tomorrow. Dave is iaking

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From: Mondy,Bernacette Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 5:01 PM To: ehss-managers-DL; ehss-lsd-DL Subject: tomorrow, wednesday

Public school has been canceled for tomorrow. Dave is taking Jake to a preplanned golf event in Richmond. l'll be taking the day off to be with Ry.

2/2612008 From: System Administrator Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 12:00 AM To: Mondy, Bernadette Subject: Your mailbox is over its size limit lmportance: High

Your mailbox has exceeded one or more s.ize ltnits set by your adnln:stra-Lor. Your mailbox size is 107398 KB. Ma:-f box size l-iirL:--s: Ycu wil- rece:ve a warning when vour mailbox reacnes 5120C KB.You may not l^^ abl-^t^t e^ send o: receive !r€\,r, 1116f I unt.'l you :ecir-rce your nia-ibov- ?'-ze. I na mrI,a r,'vrm^ro e Jyseu: fo.lders inc.luding --he Deleted Irens and Sen-. Items ad: i nci \r.)"- .:Ze ^^rlnl- l:mit . You m-rst empty che lel-e-Led ltems joLder afte: de-et:ng items or the space wr-- not See client Help for more information. Page I of 1

From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Monday, April '16, 2007 10:32 AM To: ehss-all-DL Subject: news is now on CNN

You may want to think about emailing or phoning family members that might hear this on the news.

2t26t2008 From; System Administrator Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 12:00 AM to: Mondy, Bernadetie Subject: Your mailbox is over its size limit lmportance: Hiqh

Your mailbox has exceeded one oi more s:-ze lrmirs se-' bv your admin:-strato:. Your mailbox size is 107376 KB. Mailbox si ze limits : Ycu wiil :eceive a warning when your rnail-box reaches 51200 KB. You nay nci be able send or receive new maiL unr:- you reduce you: maribox s::e. To make more s:Dace a-;a:-able, defete any items that you are no longe: usi-ng or move them i^ rr.\,1r nsrenn: l falda- Ia / n

Hincker, Larry

From: Thorp, Jim Sent: Friday, May 04,2007 9:54 AM To: Hincker, Larry Subject: FW: W Engineering Profressor Corners Blacksburg Police Ofiicer in Local Restaurant

Larry,

Maggie Sloane suggested I fonvard this to you among others. The faculty member seems to be in ECE. Hardus Odendaal fits the description and admits he was there.

Jim Thorp

From: Marion Pond Imailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 03,2007 l2:2lPM To: [email protected] Cc: Walz, John; Hall, Christopher; Thorp, Jim; Griffin, O. Hayden; Ellis, Lee Ann; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: W Engineering Profressor C.orners Blacksburg Police Officer in Local Restaurant

To Everyone,

I am sending this email to The President and Department Heads of the Engineering programs at Tech whose email address I could locate off of homepages. If in the end of this email you know who I am speaking of when I refer to the "professor" I would appreciate letting the right person know. I do not know this man's identity but I do know he is some sort of instructor/teacher. I was involved in an incident last night that leaves me feeling SICK. I will be as short and to the point as possible. I know we are all grieving after Monday the 16th but IF WE ARE VIRGINIA TECH AND WE WILL PREVAIL we all need to be on the same page to make it through.

I am a VT graduate (99 Mathematics) and a former HighTech (dance team). I am currently an assistant coach to the HighTechs. I taught Mathematics for 7 years (3 of which were at Blacksburg High). My point is that I have a physical and emotional bond to this community. Most importantly, my boyfriend of 4 years, Brian, is a Blacksburg Offtcer and member of the Blacksburg ERT (SWAT) team. He, unfortunately, was the FIRST person in that building on 4-16-07 before the gunman shot himself. I cannot explain to you what kind of man Brian is and how this has ripped him apart. He is military, he has served in Afghanistan, he found Eric Sutphin when shot by Morva, he captured Morva, and though all of that he was reserved, quiet, almost emotionless to others. This current tragedy has broken him. This is why I was SO distwbed last night when a "professor" of engineering walks up to our table at Cabo (a restaurant in town) and the first words out of his mouth after "how are you" were...."So what is being done about what happened?" After an hour conversation ofpure ignorance this tall, slender, long haired man who is originally from South Africa and came to VT in 1997 kepl repeating over and over and over again how he felt safer in South Africa. He kept saying that he gets several emails from faculty and students daily expressing how they do not feel safe. He kept saying that something could have been done to stop that day. Locking down campus, police not responding fast enough, police not being trained, etc. I understand everyone has an opinion and that is why we are in the US. Brian and one of our friends got up from the table in the middle of this "professor" ranting and when the two males left me alone with him the "professor" began cursing at me and getting in my face. I had asked him why he was here in the US if he felt safer in South Africa. His response was..."Why do you people think you

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know fucking everything? You people do not know fucking shit." Keep in mind he never ONCE used profanity in the presence of Brian or our male friend. When Brian and our friend retumed to the table they continued the conversation with the "professor". My concem is that if this "professor" will come up to a police officer in the middle of a restaurant when off duty and start ranting about "what ifs" what is this "professor" feeding to co-workers and MORE IMPORTANTLY, students? I love this university and this town. It is my home and I cherish it. It is not a job or a research glant or a stepping stone. To have the University represented by such ignorance sickens me. To know graphic details ofwhat happened in Norris Hall that day and to know what Brian saw sickens me. The worst part is that this "professor" ruined a night that Brian was trying to relax and forget. He hasn't slept since that tragic Monday. It replays in his head over and over. I just think that something needs to be said to this "professor". Brian couldn't remember this man's name and when Brian asked him what his name was the man left and said "Nevermind". Again, I just want people to know how employees and grown adults who represent VT are behaving. To me it is unacceptable. I apologize for babbling and my poor grarnmar and misuse of commas. After all, I was a Math Majorl Thank you for you time.

Sincerely, Marion Pond

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From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Friday, June 22,2007 10:30 AM To: Evans, Susan Gc: Hincker, Larry; Stith, Randall; Dame, Michael Subject: FW: W Convocation Stream

Susan- - For Che April 17 convocation file. Mark

- - - - -Origina1 Message- - --- From: Smit.h, Sandra Sent: Thursday, ,fune 2Lt 2007 4:25 PM To: Owczarski, Mark Subject: FW: VT ConvocaEion Stream

- - - - -Original- Message- -- -- From: Kevin Hicks lmailto: kehicks2@vt. edul Sent; Wednesday, Aprif I8, 2007 1:51- PM To: president@vt. edu Cc: Weaver, Jim; East, Tirn; WeI1s, ,Jeremy; freyguy3 OO@yahoo. com; SaIas, Damiani Mcgloskey. Sharon; [email protected]; Stith, Randall; Hardin, Samuel; Gabbard, Tom; Dame, l.tichael Subject; FW: VT Convocation Stream Below are the number of people who logged on to the free internet site Turner Broadcasting allowed us to use yesEerday to carry the convocation ceremony. f thought some of you might 1i-ke to know how many people from around tshe worl-d watched the ceremony on the internec either five or watched the archived file later, They were able to access lhis through a link that vras set up both on hokiesports.com and the www.vt..edu websites. I can'! Chank the peopfe aE Turner enough for aflowing us to set this up. Kevin Hicks >Hi Kevin, >f want.ed to share with you the numbers we have gotten from your >coverage of the convocat.ion yesterday.

>We had 70,490 unique visitors view the stream yesterday. There were >90,'19'7 hits on the l-ive sEream and ld,?87 have hit the VOD of the event >as of midnight. >Hope this he1ps. Your efforls were very worthwhile. >Hania Kevin Hicks Director of Broadcasting and Visual Media Virginia Tech At.hletics 225 ltierryman Center Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231- 98 04 From: Mondy, Bernadette Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1 1 :59 AM lo: Mondy, Bernadette; ehss-managers-DL Subject: RE: tomorrow, wednesday

Z ca]led and said he dcesn't need me. l!11 s--av home unless I hear f:orn hin.

-----Oriqinal Message----- Fron: Mondy, Be:nader: e Sent: Tue 20C1-44-11 20: LB To: ehs s -=ana g=:s -)L Qrr'-.r aa- . :i^1 . 1- t ,.,^n-^-J-,, .)Jt j-,- ^m^vr^:-vwt wELlllljJLlay naaV p.e6.i .rrr r.nnr'.:re::-i r- T'l l n1 ih t-^ 1-\6 .in r.rr. - p1x- ppso.l ^n ^\/1i16 .n o"r phone cal-I, this seefi-s acc:Dtab]e. I: chr"s doesn'r wo:k, caff me at home.

From: Mondy, Be:nadette . q. c6h- T,,6eA>\'u!rvq-)l An-i I 1 1 )n|,'l n1 DM To: ehs s-manager s-DL,' ehss--sC-DL !uvJevecrrhi = n:-

Pub1ic school has been canceled for tomorrow. h:rzo ie l-rLiri.' .TrLF +.' : rr:_er'1:nnaA rrn'l f eveni in Richmond. Trl l hc f eki in rho ri:rr n' -n }- c u;i l-h Prr Page 1 ofl

From: Wiliiams, Jeremy Sent: Wednesday, April 18,2007 7:45 AM To: ehss-all-DL

Zach is in the process of setting up a Coordination Center in Skelton. He will be there and in Solitude for most of the day. lf he is needed try his cell phone.

Jeremy

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Tuesday, April 17,2007 3:51 PM To: ehss-lsd-DL Subject: meeting tomorrow canceled.

Everyone, please do what you need to do to take care of yourselves this week.

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From: Conner, Donald Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 1'.07 PM To: Strader, Cynthia; Waggoner, Charlotte; Mondy, Bernadette Subject RE: update

yeah, with W coming I think l'll watch this one on the tube. Chances of getting in are about 0 now.

From: Strader/ Cyntnra Senh Tue 2007-04-t7 LL:25 To: Conner, Donald; Waggoner, Charlotte; Mondy, Bernadette Subject update

There is a lot of foot traffic moving into cassell. Troopers on every intersection it appears.

Cynthia Strader EHSS, 231-2699

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From: Conner, Donald Sent: Tuesday, April 17 ,2007 9:1 3 AM To: Waggoner,Charlotte;ehsslsd-DL Subject: RE:

I am watching news and getting my act together and heading in to campus slowly. I will be attending the convocation this afternoon as well. - Donald

From: Waggoner, Charlotte Sent! Tue 2Oo7-04-t7 07:29 To: ehss-lsd-DL Subject:

I lost electricity at home so im at work right now answering emails from all the people checking on me and EHSS... i will be taking some leave tlis week..-.

I plan to attend the convocation this aftemoon...if anyone else is goi"g and wants to go with me, please call my cell 320- 5864

Charlotte M. Waggoner, M.S., RBP University Biosafety OfEcer and Responsible Ofiicial Environmental, Health and Safety Services (0423) Virginia Tech 459 Tech Center Drive Blacksburg, Virginia 2406 I hnp: //ra, r,,,ra,. ehss.vt.edu/

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:32 AM To: ehss-all-DL Subject: news is now on CNN

You may want to think about emailing or phoning family members that might hear this on the news.

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From: Mondy,Bernadette Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:36 AM To: ehss-all-DL Subject: lock down

Until we get further info on the shooiing, we are locking the building. Please do not go out on campus until you hear from one of the managers.

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Evans, Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, June 26,2007 3:35 PM To: Evans, Susan Subject: FW: On golden Duck Pond; dismissal from school

For duckpond file

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, June26,2007 3:34 PM To: Hincker, Larry; 'Matthew Bowers' Subjectr RE: On golden Duck Pond; dismissal from school

Yes, Frances just had her baby within the past two weeks. . . . Mother and baby are fine.

And to further complicate the "dismissed from school" question, you have academic dismissals (cheating/honor code violations) and student discipline (Office of Judicial Affairs). You may wish to clarify that. . . .

Regarding the Duck pond . . . was wondering from you all whether cleaning out stuff from the bottom (trash, debris, found items) was part of the regular maintenance planned ANS\A/ER: yes, cleaning debris and sediment will be a part of our maintenance once the Virginia State Police are done with their work and whether any inventory would be kept (the wild and wacky stuff tossed into the pond over the years ANSVI/ER: Virginia Tech Police will review all the non-organic debris tossed in there to see if any of it will help close unsolved campus crimes: other than that, no.

how big the pond is (l've read about 2 acres and as much as 10 feet deep?), ANSWER: I don't have specific data, but that's about right. when the draining was expected to be completed (heard there were rain delays since Sunday), how long it will be empty and what kinds of maintenance will you be doing? ANSWER: All TBA. Police are currently doing their work. lf more water needs to be drained to meet their needs, they will inform us. Once they complete their work, the pond will remained drained for us to do our maintenance. How long that takes will depend on the visual inspections of the dam and retaining walls and what is seen. Planned maintenance includes cleaning of debris and sediment, repair of the spillway between the upper and lower duck pond; clearing and pruning trees along Duck Pond Drive near the golf course and the island in the lower duck pond; visual inspections of the dam and retaining walls. lt would be fair to say that we expect the Duck Pond to be drained about a month, Work progress also greatly depends on Mother Nature and her weather forecasts (more rain, slower the work)

Hope this helps.

Mark

From: Hincker, Larry Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 3:04 PM To: 'Matthew Bowers'; Owczarski, Mark Subject RE: On golden Duck Pond; dismissal from school

Matt

Mark will respond RE the Duck Pond story.

As for the disciplinary system and what it takes to be dismissed, that one is no easy answer. lt's complicated, but base primarily on the severity of the offense, and whether it's repeated. There truly is no simple answer. You will want to get familiar with this 6127t2007 Page 2 of2 se:tion of our website:

http://www.judicial.vt.ed u/upsl.php

Atonetime,thedirectorofjudicial affairspostedherannual reportthere...butldon'tseeit. We'll trytogetacopyofthatandit will give you a sense of what they review. As you can imagine, a high percentage relate to alcohol. I asked the question earlier th'is year about dismissals. Yes, it is rare. Last year, we dismissed only one student.

Frances Keene is the director, and I will copy her on the note... but if I recall, she was about to have a baby.

Larry Hincker Associate Vice President University Relations Virginia Tech 314 Burruss Hall Blacksburg, VA24061 540 231 5396 [email protected]

From: Matthew Bowers [mailb:[email protected]] : Sene Tuesday, June 26, 2A07 z;tg PM To: Hincker, Larry; Owczarski, Mark Subject On golden Duck Pond; dismissal from school

Hi. Tried to reach you by phone, but your boxes were full.

Was checking real quick about the Duck Pond draining. Police already gave us most rnformation; was wondering from you all whether cleaning out stuff ftom the bottom (trash, debris, found items) was part of the regular maintenance planned and whether any inventory would be kept (the wild and wacky stuff tossed into the pond over the years), how big the pond is (l've read about 2 acres and as much as '10 feet deep?), when the draining was expected to be completed (heard there were rain delays since Sunday), how long it will be empty, and what kinds of maintenance will you be doing?

On another issue, was wondering who would be the best person to talk with there about the thresholds for dismissing a student from your school (l'm checking with schools all around the state) -what offenses does it take and what process is required, how many have you all dismissed/expelled in the past five years, say, and what were the reasons. I'm learning that it's rare, and am trying to show our readers why and how it works.

Thanks.

Matt B. Matthew Bowers Staff writer The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va. (757) 222-3893

6/27 /2007 'Police search virginia Tech Duck pond for clues about April l6 Page l of Evans, Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:41 pM To: Evans, Susan; Cox, Shawn Subject: FW News 7 News Alert

Duck pond file

From : WDBJT [mailto: [email protected]] Senh Tuesday, June 2G, 2OO7 lL:57 AM To: Owczarski, Mark Subject: News 7 News Alert

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June 26, 2007 Police search Virginla Tech Duck pond for clues about April 16

Divers are at virglnia Tech today searching the duck pond,

State Police asked the university. to drain the popular pond to search for clues to the April 16 shootings.

State Police have been out there-since early this morning, They won t say what they are looking for, only that they are t;iin;. to' teave no stone unturned in their investigation of npri| fO.,

The,shooter, Seung Hui Cho, was seen pond by several people at the Duck in between the shootings v{,".i a: J"-., '""J' " '' Norris Hall. "t

ATF.agents post told the Washington that Cho removed the hard drive from his computJr and that it tas neuer Oe-Jn"ii-, na. But again, srate potice won't confirm th"f, *h;i6t;;;-" ''' looking for.

They are using specialized metal detectors and have mainlv come across old beer cans and fishing poles,

to s€arch ,T!91, Olrn all day and possibly for the rest--- of- this-" - week, depending on how! well the search 9o"r.

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Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 3:35 PM Evans, Susan Subjecf FW: On golden Duck Pond; dismissal from school

For duckpond file

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 3:34 PM To: Hincker, Larry; 'Matthew Bowers' Subjectr RE: On golden Duck Pond; dismissal from school

Yes, Frances just had her baby within the past two weeks. . . . Mother and baby are fine.

And to further complicate the "dismissed from school" question, you have academic dismissals (cheating/honor code violations) and student discipline (Office of Judicial Affairs). You may wish to clarify that. . . .

Regarding the Duck pond . . . was wondering from you all whether cleaning out stuff from the bottom (trash, debris, found items) was part of the regular maintenance planned ANSWER: yes, cleaning debris and sediment will be a part of our maintenance once the Virginia Stiate Police are done with their worK and whether any inventory would be kept (the wild and wacky stuff tossed into the pond over the years ANSWER: Virginia Tech Police will review all the non-organic debris tossed in there to see if any of it will help close unsolved campus crimes; other than that, no. how big the pond is (l've read about 2 acres and as much as 10 feet deep?), ANSWER: I don't have specific data, but that's about right. when the draining was expected to be completed (heard there were rain delays since Sunday), how long it will be empty, and what kinds of maintenance will you be doing? ANSWER: All TBA. Police are currently doing their work. lf more water needs to be drained to meet their needs, they will inform us. Once they complete their work, the pond will remained drained for us to do our maintenance. How long that takes will depend on the visual inspections of the dam and retaining walls and what is seen. Planned maintenance includes cleaning of debris and sediment, repair of the spillway between the upper and lower duck pond; clearing and pruning trees along Duck Pond Drive near the golf course and the island in the lower duck pond; visual inspections of the dam and retaining walls. lt would be fair to say that we expect the Duck Pond to be drained about a month. Work progress also greatly depends on Mother Nature and her weather forecasts (more rain, slower the work)

Hope this helps.

Mark

Flom: Hincker, Larry Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2007 3:04 PM To: 'Matthew Bowers'; Owczarski, Mark Subject: RE: On golden Duck Pond; dismissal from school

Matt

Mark will respond RE the Duck Pond story.

As for the disciplinary system and what it takes to be dismissed, that one is no easy answer. lt's complicated, but base primarily on the severity of the offense, and whether it's repeated. There truly is no simple answer. You will want to get familiar with this 6t28/2007 --., :.--:r, Page 2 of2 section of our website: http://www. iudicial. vt.edu/upsl. pho

At one time, the director of judicial affairs posted her annual report there... but I don't see it. We'll try to get a copy of that and it will give you a sense of what they review. As you can imagine, a high percentage relate to alcohol. I asked the question earlier this year about dismissals. Yes, it is rare. Last year, we dismissed only one student.

Frances Keene is the director, and I will copy her on the note... but if I recall, she was about to have a baby.

Larry Hincker Associate Vice President University Relations Virginia Tech 314 Bunuss Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061 540 231 5396 [email protected]

From: Matthew Bowers Imailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:19 PM To: Hincker, Larry; Owczarski, Mark Subject On golden Duck Pond; dismissal from school

Hi. Tried to reach you by phone, but your boxes were full.

Was checking real quick about the Duck Pond draining. Police already gave us most information; was wondering from you all whether cleaning out stuff from the bottom (trash, debrls, found items) was part of the regular maintenance planned and whether any inventory would be kept (the wild and wacky stuff tossed into the pond over the years), how big the pond is (l've read about 2 acres and as much as 10 feet deep?), when the draining was expected to be completed (heard there were rain delays since Sunday), how long it will be empty, and what kinds of maintenance will you be doing?

On another issue, was wondering who would be the best person to talk with there about the thresholds for dismissing a student from your school (l'm checking with schools all around the state) - what offenses does it take and what process is required, how many have you all dismissed/expelled in the past five years, say, and what were the reasons. l'm learning that it's rare, and am trying to show our readers why and how it works.

Thanks.

Matt B. Matthew Bowers Staff witer The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va. (t57) 222-3893

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Onczarski, Mark

From: Elvey, William Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:35 AM To: Owczarski, Mark Cc: Beach, John; Helms, Mark Subjech FM/: Upper and Lower Duck pond

Mark:

FYI below as we discussed over the phone earlier this morning.

Could you please help create an appropriate campus notice that would help alert the campus community to the planned maintenance activities that are described below?

Thanks. Bitl

W. M. Elvey

Assistant Vice President for Facilities Virginia Tech Sterrett Facilities Complex (0127) Blacksburg, VA 24061

Ph: 540-231 -6291 F ax: 540-231 47 45 ---Original Message--- (o'u From: Mark Helms [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:56 AM drl' To: Elvey, \Mlliam Cc:Albert, Joseph; Beach, John Subject: Upper and Lower Duck pond

Biil,

We are gefting ready to do some much needed repairs to the spillway between the upper and lower pond. Originally, we believed that we would only need to lower the upper pond but have found that our efforts will require dropping the water levels of the lower pond as well. lt has been nearly 20 years since the pond was dredged and nearly that long since we have done a good inspection on the dam. I would like to suggest that we drain the pond beginning June 24. This would be done systematically over the course of several days. All inspections would be completed, several large trees that need work on the golf course side could be pruned and or removed, and it would be a great opportunity to eliminate the water problems along the retaining wall at the golf course. My best guess would have the pond empty for about a month. This could be impacted by extremely wet or dry weather.

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Evans, Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 8:46 AM To: Evans, Susan Gc: Hincker, Larry Subject FW: Project updates

Larry-

FYI. Susan- For the duckpond file.

Thanks.

From: Elvey, William Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 B:43 AM To: Owczarski, Mark; Beach, John Subject: RE: Project updates

Mark:

Please see my comments in bold below.

Thanks, Bitl

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 8:40 AM To: Elvey, William; Beach, John Subject: Project updates

Bill and/or John-

Can either of you tell me what the status is with . . .

1. The temporary memorial. \Men will it likely be done? \Nhat is done and what remains to be completed?

The temporary memorial is well along and should be completed later this month.

2. The duck pond. What have we done, and what remains to be done, repair wise? When is it projected to be completed and filled again?

We decided to refillthe pond after repairing the dam and have deferred any additional major repairs until the Summer of 2008 or later.

Getting media calls on these two. Any update will be helpful.

Thanks.

Mark

Mark Owczarski Director of News and lnformation

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Evans,

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:08 PM To: Evans, Susan Subject: FW duck pond

For the duckoond file

From: O'Rourke, Kim Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:01 PM To: Wilkes, Lisa; Hincker, Larry Cc: Owczarski, Mark Subject: RE: duck pond

Thanks, Lisa. I was unaware of a connection between the golf course and the duck pond. Kim

From: Wilkes, Lisa Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 1:19 PM To: O'Rourke, Kiml Hincker, Larry Cc: Owczarski, Mark Subject duck pond

Kim and Larry,

Joey Albert just called me. There have been a few complaints (primarily from the Jay Hardwick) about draining of the Duck Pond. They started last night. Jay's concerns relate primarily to his inability to water the course. The complaints came through John Beach and John is handling as they do not want folks to know this is a police effort. This is a "heads-up" for you (1) Kim, in case your office receives complaints and (2)Larry to let you know they are starting.

Thanks, Lisa

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Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:50 AM Evans, Susan Subject: FW: Duckpond wedding

Duckpond file

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent Tuesday, June 25, 2007 8150 AM To: Muse, Sandra; Scoggins, Holly Cc: Hincker, Larry Subject Duckpond wedding

Hollv and Bob- l've got a distressed (but understanding) bride who had planned to be married at the Gazebo on the duckpond mid July. In light of the draining, it is likely she'll need a new location at the last minute (repairs to the spillways may take more than a month after the state police leave). Any chance either of you can help?

She is Leslie Willis, 703-915-3721.

Mark

Mark Owczarski Director of News and Information Virginia Tech 3,|4 Burruss Hall Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-231-5223 540-320-2001 (home)

6/26/2007 From: Albert, Joseph Sent: Friday, June 22,2007 11'.27 AM To: Owczarski, Mark Subject: FW: Upper and Lower Duck pond

Captain C. Albert operations't. Division Virginla Tech Police geerretE Facifities Complex ( 0523 ) Blacksburg, virginia 24051 540 -23L - L249 - - ---originaf Message-- --- From: Mark Hefme lmai l to : mahelms@vts . edu] Sent: Tuesday, June L2, 2007 l-0:56 AM To: Elvey, william Ccr Albert, Joseph; Beach, John Subject: Upper and L,ower Duck Pond BiI1. We are getting ready to do some much needed repairs tso the spillway between the upper and lower pond. originally, we bel-ieved that $re would only need to lower the upper pond but have found that our efforts will reguire droppj-ng the water levels of the lower pond as we1l. It has been nearly 20 years since the pond was dredged and nearly thats long since we have done a good inspection on the dam. I would l-ike to suggest that we draj-n the pond beginning lTune 24. This woufd be done systematically over the course of several days. Afl inspeclions would be completed, several large trees tshat need work on the golf course side could be pruned and or removed, and it would be a great opportunity Eo eliminate the water problems along the retaining wall at the gol-f course. My best guess would have the pond empty for about a moneh. This could be impacted by extremely wets or dry weather. Let me know whaE you think...... Mark 7 Page I ofl

Evans, Susan

From: Orczarski. Mark Sent: Monday, June25,2007 2:OBPM To: Evans. Susan Cc: Hincker, Lany Subjech Duckpond story

Please file in the Duckpond draining 6125107 file-

Julie Dixon, PlO, Va Game and Inland Fisheries, 804-3674991

thanks

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Evans, Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:37 AM To: Evans, Susan Subject: FW: Upper and Lower Duck pond

Duckpond file. Thanks

From; Elvey, William Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:35 AM To: Owczarski, Mark Cc: Beach, John; Helms, Mark Subject FW: Upper and Lower Duck pond

Mark:

FYI below as we discussed over the phone earlier this morning.

Could you please help create an appropriate campus notice that would help alert the campus community to the planned maintenance activities that are described below?

Thanks, Bitl

W. M. Elvey

Assistant Vice President for Facilities Virginia Tech Sterrett Facilities Complex (0127) Blacksburg, VA 24061

Ph: 540-231-6291 F ax: 540-231 -4745 ---Original Message---- From: Mark Helms [mailto:[email protected]] Sent:Tuesday, June 12,2007 10:56 AM To: Elvey, William Cc:Albert, Joseph; Beach, John Subject: Upper and Lower Duck pond

Biil,

We are getting ready to do some much needed repairs to the spillway between the upper and lower pond. Originally, we believed that we would only need to lower the upper pond but have found that our efforts will require dropping the water levels of the lower pond as well. lt has been nearly 20 years since the pond was dredged and nearly that long since we have done a good inspection on the dam. I would like to suggest that we drain the pond beginning June 24. This would be done systematically over the course of several days. All inspections would be completed, several large trees that need work on the golf course side could be pruned and or removed, and it would be

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Evans. Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Fdday, June 22,2007 3:03 PM Evans, Susan Subject: FW: Duckpond

4116 frle on today's Washington Post story

From: Geller, Corinne [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June22,2007 1:57 PM To: Owczarski, Mark; Albert, Joseph Cc: Hincker, Larry; Flinchum, Wendell; Flaherty, W, Steven, Colonel; Carpentierl, RobertJ., Sgt. Subject RE: Duckpond

Mark,

There's nothing written down. lim simply telling reporters that "This was an unauthorized release of the 911 transcript and information related to the ongoing criminal investigation into the April 16 shootings." We are commenting no further.

Corinne Geller I Virginio Slote Police I Public Relofions Monoger Phone N4.674.2789 | Cell/B'beny 804.263.5547 | [email protected]'oinio.oov

----Original Message---- From : Owczarski, Mark fmailto : [email protected]] Sent: Friday, JuneZ2,2007 12:54 PM To: Geller, Crrinne; Albert, Joseph Cc: Hincker, Larry; Flinchum, Wendell; Flaherty, W. Steven, Colonel; Carpentieri, Robert J., Sgt. Subject RE: Duckpond

l've sent several already.

Everyone is asking, "when did Virginia Tech release the 911 tapes?" I've simply responded that we have not and could not, and have directed them to you.

Can you send me a copy ofyour statement? Thanks.

From: Geller, Corinne fmailto:Corinne.Geller@vsp,virginia.gov] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 12:52 PVi To: Owczarski, Mark; Albert, Joseph Cc: Hincker, Larry; Flinchum, Wendell; Flaherty, W. Steven, Colonel; Carpentieri, RobertJ,, Sgt, Subject! RE: Duckpond

Mark.

This morning's article was as much of a surprise to us as it was for you. lf you get any media inquiries related to the investigation, please send them my way. We have a prepared statement to release.

Corinne Geller I Virginio Slote Police I Public Relotions Monoger

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Phone W4.674.2789 | Cell/B'beny 804.263.5547 | [email protected]

----Original Message----- From: Owczarski, Mark fmailto : [email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 22,2007 tZi49 Pl4 To: Geller, Corinne; Albert, Joseph Cc: Hincker, Larry; Flinchum, Wendell; Flaherty, W. Steven, Colonel; Carpentieri, RobertJ,, Sgt, Subjectl RE: Duckpond

In light of today's Washington Post article, PLEASE give us a heads up if anything comes up.

Not knowing what's coming is.... well, you know.....

Thanks for your help

Mark

From: Geller, Corinne [mailto;[email protected]] Sent: Friday, JuneZZ,2Q07 t2:47 PM To: Owczarski, Mark; Albeft, Joseph Cc: Hincker, Larry; Flinchum, Wendell; Flaherty, W. Steven, Colonel; Carpentieri, RobertJ., Sgt. Subject RE: Duckpond

Mark,

Works for me! We will have Sgt. Bob Carpentieri out there hanging around to stage/field media on scene and inquiries. lf anything is recovered, then we'll kick into a more serious mode and I may even cruise out for a visit. We'll just see how it goes. Our folks won't start their dig until Monday.

Corinne Geller I Virginio Stole Police I Public Relolions Monoger Phone N4.674.2789 I Cell/B'benl 804.263.5547 | [email protected]

---Original Message---- From: Owczarski, Mark fmailto:maowczar@vt,edu] Sent: Friday, JuneZ2,20Q7 L2:07 PM To: Geller, Corinne; Albert, Joseph Cc: Hincker, Larry; Flinchum, Wendell Subject: Duckpond

Corrine-

I've been in touch with Joey and Wendell about the Duckpond and the weekend draining, and we all agree-since the work on the duckpond will not impact traffic, campus operations, etc. we won't issue an announcement about it.

However, of course, we'll get a ton of calls about it, and when we do, we'll simply say that 'yes, in conjunction with some much needed repairs to the dam and spillways, the Virginia State Police are here as part of the April 16 investigation. What are they doing? You'll need to call Corrine Geller at the Virginia State Police at 804 . . . . . )

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Work for you?

Mark

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From: Hanna, Dixon Sent: Tuesday, APril24,2007 9:26 AM To: Woodard, Linda Subject: FW: where people are-complete updated list

Linda: Belorv is what we received from Ed Nelson yestbrday. The phone numbers are now what they were in Norris. Dixou

-----Original Message----- F-rorn : Iild N el son [rnai lto : enel son r@lt. edul Sent: Mondai, , Apn|23,2007 11:;18 AM To: Ball. Kemeth; Clark. David: Cri,rnt. Wally; Griffin. O. Hayden; Hall, Christopherl 'Kafura, Dennis'; 'l'ho4r, Knocke, Williaml 'Novak.'l'om'; Iluri, Ishwar: Rahman. Saifur; ''l-aylor. G. Don '; Jim; Walz. John Cc: IIenneke. Ed; l.eo, Donalcl; Watfold, Bevlee: deisenroth@r,t.edu; llall. Itoclerick; Scales, Glenda: Ritlenhouse. Faythe; Nystrom, Lynn; Benson, Richard; Pelkins, Linda: Hama. Dixon Subject: l"W: where people are-conplete updated list

Dear Dept. Heads.

The list below shorvs rvheLe we in the Dcan's Office are currently located. The phone numbers should be the same.

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Graduate Student Assembly [email protected] *nE Tue 41L712007 9:30 AM To: [email protected]. EDU Cc: Subjece GSA Condohnes and Hokies Unfted Gndlelight Vigll Atbchments:

All,

The Graduate Student Assembly hopes you are all well during this tragic tfine. Words cannot derribe all of the feelings that we may have. Please let us know if you need any support. We will do what we can. It is bnible to feel so helpless during this situation.

We thank all who have offered condolences. We appreciate these kind words frorn family, friends and strangers.

Tonigtf" Flckies UniEd is hoding a candlelight vigil on the Ddllfield. Lef us come togeffer b rernember and reflect on Monday's U-agic events.

l-lokies United: Rernanbeing Our'Oyvn Candlelight Vigil Tuesday, ApnlL7,2007 8:00pm Drillfield

Fellow Hokles, In light of the recent anenb that have devastated our campus, there will be a candlelight vigil held fior our community b come toge$rer and reflect on Monday's tragic events. Everyone will have the opportunity to write messages, place flolrers, and light candhs as we remember those who have been affected by this fagedy. Please encourage fellow Hokies and community members !o attend the vigil tonight! Everyone is encouraged to wear orange & mafDon. We are doing our best to provide enough candles but please bring one with you if at all possible.

Volunteers Needed: 3:00pm-6:00pm - Preparing candles for the Mgil at the @rman Oub Manor (711 Southgate Drive near Lane Stadium) 7:00pm - Distribution of candles prior to vigil on the Drillfield

Con|act Sumeet Bagai (703.856.4774), Srlltt Cheatham (540.808.8477), or Adeel Khan (703.303.8056) if you have any questions.

Please forward this email to everyone in our community!

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From; Graduate Student Assembly [[email protected]] *ntz Tue 411712007 7L226 AM To: GRADTJATESTUDENTS@ LISTSERV.W. EDU Cc: Subiect: Drillfield Wil, wednesday, lpm Attachments:

> All,

> Today's tragedy is already being called the most horrific violence > on a campus > in history, Our friends, families, loved ones, and ourselves have > been affected > deeply. Please join us in a vigil on Wednesday, April 18th at 1 pm > on the > Drillfield to remember and cierish those who have been lost. Please > spread the > word, as this has affected every community and every person.

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From: Graduate Student Assembly [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 9:42 f'M To: [email protected]. EDU Subiect: A statement from the GSA regarding the tragedy of Monday, April 16, 2007

On behalf of the graduate students at Virginia Tech, I would like to offer our condolences to the victims of this Monday's heinous rnhi c +r.^ic event immenseIv irnnar-f s elI nf orrr Iivgs. Graduate, undergraduate, facufty, staff, black, white, hispanic, asian: qrief does not discrininate. The Hokie community has cone together to conso]e and counse.I one another. Let us continue to show the world our solidarity, our strength and our support of the Virginia Tech Principles of Community. Thank you, Jory Z. Ruscio President, VT Graduate Student Assernlcl,v From: [email protected] on behalf of School Board [School- [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, April 18,2007 2:19PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Informalion Regarding Counseling Resources Available to MCPS Students and Staff

Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent, Montgonery County Public schools 200 ,Junkin Street Christsiansburg, VA 24 073 (s40) 382-s104

ApriL LS, 2007 Dear staff and Families, School will resume on Thursday, April f9, 2007. Absences will not be counted against any studen! who chooses nog tso altend school tshis week. We will be foll-owing our regular school calendar in regard to the early release days that are outlined on Ehe calendar, There wiLl be no after-school actiwities tonight. As you may know, the Town of Chri-stiansburg and Che Town of Blacksburg were j-n a lock-down status today. Therefore, I asked schools to l-ock al} exLerior doors thj.s morning as a precautionary st.ep given the Blacksburg Police Department took similar precauEions. Please know that there have been no direct threats that I am aware of on Montgomery County Public Schools. However, there were some concerns at virginia Tech today that the authoritieE have been addressing. our school counselors and social workers have planned with school staff today ways to besE support tshe staff and students at all of the schools across the counEy. The irnpac! of the tragedy has been devaslaling for all of us. As a result of the tragedy, we have learned Ehat the victims include volunleers at our schooLs, the parents of studenEs, close friends of sgaff and familj.es aE schools, and siblings of current students. School Eeams have been wisiting the families impact.ed to offer supporE. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with tshese families. To suppor! all families in our county, Montgomery County Sehool counselors have organized a counseling sEation at' each strand at the following locations on Thursday, April 19, 2007.: Kipps Elementary schooL Shawsville Elementary SchooL Christiansburg Middle School Auburn Elementary School At these counseLing stations, counsel-ors wiLL be available from 5-8 p.m. to talk with families in a private setting. we want to ensure you have as much support as possible i-n p]ace. If there are continued needs in regard tso counseling, please contact your school principal . We will ensure you have the appropriate supporE systems in place in this regard . School activities will resume on Thursday. However, attendance is not reguired. We hope to help studenEs get back to their normal routlne on Thursday, and we are confident tha! as a result of today's coordi.nation of resources we will be prepared to fully supporE f ami.lies across Ehe disEricE. FeeI free to conEacts us if Ehere are any quesEions.

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Thursday, April 25' 20o'7 To the Virginia Tech -Lhe As we alL have wiinessed, :he errpressions of condolenees, suppor-\-, and love f ollowing even:s of las: week has :rulY beLn ::emarkabie. The undeniable strenglh of our Hokies Spiric has touched tshe wor1d. As *,he many notes , t--ributes and Other e>4:resSionS of condol-ence eome to our conunUnity ' the universrty suggests !ha! individual Oepaltmenls, colleges, and other units acknowledge those madl spelificatty to their: unit. Items received in Burruss Hall ''o the university community will Ue aclcnowleoged by the office of the PresidenL' Notes, tribuEes and ocher messages intended for the families of the vicEims should be directed to the Office of Student life (0255), 201 West Roanoke Slreei, Blacksburg, VA 24050, 540-233.-3'781. Donations to lhe Hokie spiriE Memorial Fund may be made by visiling http: //www.vt. edu/ tragedy/memorial-ir:nd.php, or by calling 800-533-1144. offers of ,'gif Es in kind" should be d.j-rected Lo sleve clark in university Development (c.:.arks@v!. edu, 540-231-2813 ) A1l in Ehe Virginia Tech comnuni ty are asi

T.= rnr Tf,i nr.'l.or- Asso-ciate Vice Presiden! for University Relations

' i .i.-i-r' .;-rui.i' .: @vt.edu From: Viroinia.Tech.news 26, 2007 12:33 PM Seni: Thirsday, April to: Multiole recioients C"pi-ritg archiving ceremonies and condolences Subiect: ""0

Thursday, APril 25 ' 2001 To: Vi:'giinia Tech Faculty and Staff l Beforethemanytributes,condolences,andmgnorialsforias:l^leek,sevenF-sdisappear,-yo.rrr '-he impromptu and formal rnemo::ia'i' univer.sity l-.,ib::anes i".a= heip in Jo"r^."ti"s' oi ihe "virsiinia rech -.iiat have ap€eared ii honor -'-he dispiays :-::t::-tt*p""-i"ifi11?='-^u:'nai'-and p:'eserve thlse dispiays both to 4-L6-0-l Library Arcnive,, \"re want to document f or . ti't-a- io-pto'iat historical materials indivioual medoers of our r.:niversi-ty "**iti future researchers ' you to do lhe following: Therefore, University Libraries asks each of and the like' please send coPies disPlaYs , fliers, Programs, Those of You who have created * !^ !1^^ I i1-.r-r\trc . LIJ LTTE universitry Archiwes units, we ask you:: assis--ance brlz: rf there are memorial displays within -your i. r.t ittg pictures of the memorials' dispfays' evenEs ' pAace (i*e--* photol|rapher; indi'v-i dua t s pi-ccrrred -dafe' specif ic 2. Ideni-ilying the informa*'ion' chat would be helpful :o builcrng and floor oi or'tic" number) , .nJ--r.v other resea=che=s ano h:s:c:lans ' the photographer giving us 3. Sending the images etc. Eo us+ with a statement \z p.t i="io" Eo make the images awailabfe: i' grant to Viz'ginia Tech or lts agen:s , j'n As the-iis;ra Photog::aPher/author, to irri"ztrt."" dig:ta1 image(s) whole a"" to arthive, display' and provide access i" p"tt in aff forms of media' "i please send them to Gail Lhe email for trT4l5O?ArchiveBvt ' edu ' * until we have escablished Unlversity Libraries (mc 0434): McMiIlan, Drreccor, Digital Library ""a^et"iti""s ' uniwersitv Archivist gailmac@v'.edu. you *.v-."fu-r..o 6-gzsz"l'-;;-;;;t; xennellv' ]t-gzt+l , with quest:ons ' Thank you for your assisiance and support: Since:'e11', E!l-een Hiccninghan Dean, Universr:Y libra=les Newman Library 540-231-5595 \nww.llb.vt.edu

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,]!r:l,*tdE&alil-^ From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 26,2007 12:4'1 PM To: MultiDle recipients work Subiect: Colldge coniacts for questions on grades, completion of

Thursday, APril 26 ' 200'7 I r\a.-lJEcl! I7iv rr9!!-4s -rri r e Tar-h S:UO€|n:S: anC Thank you so mrr^|r f nr rznrr- r'nnti nued courage and comm::men! as we corl*'inue to neal commitment Eo be fle>:ibIe :hrough move forward. This noce is co =ei:e=ace --he un:versiE),''s our "stuoent choice" policies Enar provioe op:ions fo: compi-e;ion of your acaoemic (h'v'rw edu) f or regul.remenEs f or Ehe i.*"=t"t. please ref er ro the university's homepage 'v: ihi.rY'rn-i-i^n on grades and completion of academic work.

A a=rr a,f rrnr rr Any guestions you mighi have sieouio ji=sr be c'::ec;eC --o :he assc':a:e you are iaking courses in mulciple colle'es, and all colfege We :eafize ihat r^16 fnr rrnrrr- deans"oif"g.. are wor]:ing in concert wilh one another to respond to your needs =cL patience and understanding as we work tso respond to your questions ' I have asked the oeans io k"ep me informed of lhe tl*)es of questions and issues that arise so 1-;.r- 116 nrn n-ntzi zla additional advice or support. The Associate Deans in each college are the most appropriate person for you to contacl with quesiions: Agriculture and Life Scj,ences: I4ary MarchanL, l-04 Hulcheson, 231-5503 Architecture and Urban Studies: Wendy Vaughn, 202 Cowgill' 231-6L45 Panplj-n College of Business: Candice Cfemenz, 1030 Panrplin, 23L-6602

!rrYEn.rirracri rlr!v4 4.-:, ncr: Michael Delsenroth, 302 Whittimore, 231-5072 Libez'al Artrs & Human Sciences: Mary A]rn Le\'iis, 260 Wal1ace, 23I-6170 Natural Resources: Richa:d oderwalC, 324 cheatham, 231-5482 Veterinary Medicine: Grant Turnwald, Duckpond Drive, suite 203 ' 23L-5229 craduaLe School: Anne McNabb, 236 Graduare Life Cenler, 231-5545 University Studies: Kim Brown, 1l-7 5'emoyer, 231--8440 we ro*main confident i"n our ability to help you remain engaged in the learning process no maEler whicn opcions You choose.

Best wishes .

Marli McNamee Uni\rersity Provost

,r ::.,r{ ;.1&{tn#-*sn;i-,' From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 26, 20A7 12:52PM To: Muttiple recipients Subject: Letter to students from Dr. Zenobia Hikes

Tilursday, April 26 ' 2007 To all Virginia Tech sludents:

T t^,r-i f F fo rhank rhe studenls of Virqinia Tech for alL '-hey have done :o help themselves and -'heir university rn che clisis of April 1-6. There are so nany examples of sLudent heroism, sensilivity, and humanity that one could cite: members of the Rescue Squad who put che safety of others before their own; persons in !{okies United., SGA, and GSA whc worked to coordinate supports sevvices for fellow sludengs; tshose who constructed shrines of remembrance for the fallen; staff on the Eoif.g.i.t" Times wiro worked to keep the corununi Ey informeC; ind.ividuals who in numerous residEnce ha1ls, clubs, and associations reached oul to assist Ehose who needed a helping hand, a kind worC, or a f::iendly embrace. These acts of kindness cl-early uderline that the c:uel deeds oi April 16 re:lect badly on one terribly deluded persor- but do not reflect at ail on ihe communicy. or to put it another way, these acls of kindness show thaE .'ut. prosim,, is not jusc an anciqua::ian morto-iE. is parc o: a :i1':ng cooe ' !e! rne ensourage eacb st'udenl to coniinue -w.i.th acls of in-'eniional- kirdness -and to encourage h:s or her friencs to do tne same. I am probably siating the obvious, but the J-Lrirvwrl:gf nl 1ar.r'l na rami nrie*q matr he trqeftrl : For pr-ofessional and personal reasons, a fair nuriber of students wil-1 carry a fu11 acadlrnic load until the end of Ehe -,erm, while InErny more wil-I need io cornpleie partial Ioads. Ouc of respecr for :heir acaoemic obligations, especially in a try:,ng :ime, please be careful about excessive noise and observe quiet hours ' Exeessive noise also can be painful for persons who are dealing \^7i th grief ' Many times they neeo a degree of guie-- So again irl" :o be respec:ful oi :ha; ::eed'

r^rh qtr'!/es-P please do not r!Tf \,'.r1rJvu harre a f rrend !Y'rv n annoars to be in serious emotional distress, hesitate to seek suppor! for him or her at the cook counseling cenEer (located in Mceomas Hall). If you are not quite Sure how seri,ous his/her crisis is, remember it is berter co err on the side of caution. Students from all backgrounds have stated openly that the ethnici'.y of che shooter had r^ An tri rh hi c r-rrrai :rrq ano i - ;-- l^^^F =:.-5.l r.] qaa s:r:den--S reifa:n jfOm -^Ft-,.i-^ $--- -L 11C15 lJCgJ.r ^-5-.i9!a-rJ--vrrJ9 biased racial remarks. Please encourage all persons, on- and of5-campus, Lo take Ehe high and falr road. Sometimes persons who grieve wil-1 attenpt to sel-f-medicale by us:-ng alcohol ' Since alcohol is a depre-ssan:, it tends Uo hurt more t.han heip , A:-so :-f used Eo excess j-t can be lif e l-hrFa-a-1jno so n'l ease be rest.rained and thouglltrfui in :his a:ea, ani encou:age :jie same in oche:s. pleasE be espec:al:y respecciul in you: behavior when you are d'own:own or in off-campus areas. Con:inue to e>.hibir Lhe gualities of a true Hokie--serr.'ing othe!:s, being considerate, 1 anri ho'' n'no ealh . Il,/rJJ-rrlY^^1-i na ^rtt- a^r- aa^}r n-her =nri nro:-er-'nn o:hgf

Finatly, know --ira! \,te are proud of you .

Witsh best wishes , Zenobia L.,awrence Hikes Vice Presiden-" for Sludent Affairs From: [email protected] PM Sent: Thursdair, April 26, 2007 3:25 To: Multiple recipients student cholces Subject: CORRECTED contact iniormation for

CORRECTED CONTACT I$FORMATION Thursday, APriI 25, 200'7 lJc:clrr\65- \t.iv jr9r:r -^; tr i F Tcah sEudents: as we conr'inue to heal and Thank so much for your conEinued courage and consnicment You to reitrerate :hl university.s commilment,to be flexible tilroualh move forward.. Thj. s note is your academic t\c1-'rrdar: choice" poiicies lhat pro\tide options for compleEion of ^!r+ plea-se homepage (www'v--'edu) for requirement s for the semester. refer io the university's ihF^ffi.fi^rr on grades and completion of academic work'

Anygueslionsyoumrghthaves|rou].d.firstbedirecledtotsheassociatedeanofyourand alf coliege We realize ih.t yo,., are taking courses in multiple colleqies, college. your needs We ask for your deans are working in conclrt with one anotrher !o respond to ' as we work :o respond Lo your questions ' I have asked the deans patience and understanding so that we can provide to keep me informed of trhe El4les of q,t"=ai""'" ano isiues that arise additional advice or support. *or=1'ou.-t"o The Associale Deans in each college are t-he.fiTostr approgriaee"'1>erson 'gctn'E-ac:: wiLi-r questions: Agricultu!.eandLiiesciences:MaryMarchant,]-O6o].',ittonReaves,231-6503 Architecture and urban studies: wendy vauqhn, 202 cowgill , 231-64L5 Famptin College of Business: Candice Clemenz, l-045 Pamplin' 23]--6602 Engineering: Michael Deisenrorh, 2l-2 Hancock HaLL ' 23t-3244 LiberalA.rts&HumanSciences:MaryAr]nL'ewis,238Wailace'23\-67'70 Na:ural Resources: Richard Oderwald, 138 Cheathan'' ' 23!-5482 Building 23L-5144 sc j-ence: sherry1 Batl, l-03 college of Science AOministra-"ion ' ve-,e!.inary Medicine: Grant Tur"nr,ral d, Duckpond Drive, Phase ITI , Suite 203, 23t-5229 GradualeSchool:AnneMcNaDb,236GraduateI-'ifeCenter'231-5545 UnLversity Siudies: Kim Broun, Li? Femoye:, 231'-8440 the iearning process no We remain confident in our abil:ty to help you remaln engaged in malter wbich op-"ions You choose. Best wishes.

l"lark McNamee Universi!y Provost From: [email protected] Sent: Thursdal,, Apri! 26, 2007 3:21 PM to: MultiDle recipients Subiect: Lettertrom President Charles W. Steger

Thursday, APr:I 25, 2001 Dear Colleagues, move forward, we Although classes are back !n session and all trying very hard Eo tso :hat it wj-ll take a very long -L l-me for our university cormunlty are allo coming realize -,hrngs seem r ewenE his:ory. on the su::f ace, may !o recover from the most t::auma-! c -uen not. Even t}:ose among us who seem tso be coping well are of no:-rna L but jn-crna11y.they're >Lf ug I r rlrYinn who are So, I wanE to encourage eve::Yone to pl-ease talk vtith one of lhe counsel-ors available-if onlv ror a few minules' If vou personallv-d'on'.t feel --h.:.11"1:-tl-":lT::l spend a f ew rninures rarkins abour wavs vou ;":;il;;i.r-,- vI"'"r-irr may find it heip:ut to .li FF,i -an help co-wlrkers, stsudlnrs, and even your family members ' who may be having a- difficult^" services are available can be found at lhe bottom ii*". iirro!'*ation about :he counseling ."he of Ehis notse' Most of all, be assured that counseling sesslons are completely ^^r { i Aar.ri- i a l and we wi-i prevail' But aiong --he way, each of us wil-I We a:e the Virginia Tech fanilY, -ile t.ake cate of have good daYs and bad daYS. So, 1et's sensitive to each other's :}egds and one another. I'm Proud of all of you . i/te wi 11 Prevai 1 . c i h-61.6 1\t Charles W. steger

Counseling Inf ormat j-on For con!idential access io Lel-ephone counsel-inqt or referral !o a loca1 cor:nselor for hrir'.f a \zi ci 1-q facullyandscaffcanconlactvalueoptionsat]--856_125-0602anytime,24 |'arrre a A:r; which remain Hu.man Resources has compiled a numbe:' of informational and support resources edu/ supporlresources available to our entire c onmuni ty at www. hr ' vt ' or Human Resources wil-f continue tso coordinate cor:nselor availability for department workgroup meeiings, Contact 23L-77'12 for more information' wal-k-in counselors and Human Resources representratives wil-I continue tso be awailable for visits on the 3rd floor of sguires sEudent cen:er - this saturday (April 28) from l-0 a'm' to 3 p.m.. and l4onday through Friday from 8 a'm' ;o 5 p'n' Virginia Tech News Page 1oi?

Owczarski. Mark

Froml Virginia Tech News [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 27,2OO7 5:55 AM Owczarski, Mark Subject: Virginia Tech News

MI Virginia Tech Neurs ry\nrdrdafecii*lntienf Friday, April 27,2007 {t}eFufurE Blacksburg forecast tor Apr 27: Likely moderate rain showers, Hi: 67"F, Low'.47'F

WE ARE TF{E HOKES. WE WIiI PREVAtr-.

April 16 tribute website I Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund Detailed list of resources for taculty, students, statf, and families information line - Dean of Students Office: 540/231-3787

l^l l--'lI OGaV S I OD )T.Ory | History professor discusses his "Gradle of America" book and tour centuries ot Virginia history Peter Wallenstein, prolessor of history, is the author of the newly released Cndle of America: Four Centuries of Virginia History. Hear a podcast of Wallenstein discussing the first modern history of Virginia authored by a historian. Reao Full Story

Campus Notices Latest News I Civil and Environmental E ngineering invites 04.27.2007 university community to nnemorial service Protessor's Arbor Day speech will Friday celebrate Marion Va. "Crying Tree" Power plant steam tunnel upgrade proiect to 04.27.2007 cause traff ic interruptions on campus Creehan named director of the Center for High Pertormance Manufacturing Human Resources offers 'tips for talking to children about the tragedt1 at Virginia Tech 04.26.2007 Engineering students provide $105,000 Graduate Ombudsperson appointed endowment for design teams University Libraries seeks; cooperation in 04.26.2007 archiving tributes and memorials Deet's Place awarded prestigious Golden Cup award ' Notice regarding unautho rized memorial apparel/memorabilia and'iraudulent u.26.2007 tundraising lnstitute tor Cultural Policy 6p6 Practice continues partnership with Arts Council More Notices Submit tl Noiice of New Orleans 04.25.20A7 Upcoming Events Mefford. Artis named 2007 Graduate Man

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and Woman of the Year Fnday April 27, 8:00 am- 6:00 pm 04.24.2007 PLANT SALE Two honorcd as 2007 Undergraduate Man and Ylloman of the Year Friday Mdy 4, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pn Virginia Tech Roanoke Center Research More News Forum

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5t16/2007 @ vt'edu From: Viroinia.Tech.news 5:21 PM Sent: F:'ilay, APril 27 ,2007 To: Multiole reciPients to relurn to Drillfield on Saturday Subiect: Memorials

Friday, APriI 21 ' 2001 To: Virgj-nia Tech Commu:riEy BalLroom in Sq'uires Studenl CenLer on were noved to the OId Dorninion n r - .i -^..^ The memorials Ehat Drillfield on Saturday' APfll ZUl zuul' r'rr tLErtLS Apr!! 24,2007 will 1"-tt*-"tnta tso the in tshe cenLer o! rnto a-iZo foot by 40 foor enelosed !en! trhat :-s focated iiii-U=-*"_ed remain on the Drillfield for the remainder of Ehe semester the Dr-illfield. The Eent will memorials cnroughou: che ;i";i;;-;;rnbers of ihe community rhe opportunity to wiew the day' If you have any guesEions, please e-mail at hokiesunited@vE 'edu' Hokies United

-Es:!-:i;-r.r:-r From: [email protected] 2A,2007 5:33 PM Sent: FriCay, A.Pril To: Multiple reciPients A. HYatt Subiect: Letter for James

Dear Facuicy and Scaff Coiieagues: I would like to join Presioent steser'"9"F.- :':Y:::-Y::T::,:: ::yi:::":.X3l"i"l"I3l'"""" LH:13"i:.3'!3,'.! "i"'ffiil';'.; ;;:! ;::"'El :r ::ir::, :n;.1":1"";::l3l, t{: .i: spirit,;ff ii"H:"idedicatlon, : ::il;,'3'i'ffi a-rlo rrulicnrt i' ;;LJ ;':iucrD Dsg-si:-:- will :; campus" oleSatigns,-Y"-T:::::i: ! ::: ir- i ry,:;::^":,.;;-;;o ,==l-,t.-d: 3:,'5"F:i3";,li'-5lieveryone AsAS wewc movel'rL-,/ v s tro restore- -.----: =:?:I "ha! pros:n.. wo::}d.wolrlo. "" -:-:--_^_*:.-.i r,- i _h6 :__,1aL-! 5vt!cn-.-i: r ! oj,if i'Tli]T Prosrm. air.ii U.=a throughout the campus corununiEy ln- Erre !r= AswebegintheprocessofresumingnormaloperaEions,we_havetakensteps|oensureaDeveiopment asked Minni" nia.-"""=, senio: Fellow for Resource smooth rransitlon. i-;";; cperating of f icer :o chair Tech Execurive vj-ce ;;;;;;; .t a crri"r . ' - and f ormer virginia Minni;-;;;-ugi".a to chair this corunigtee trhat will tshe Emergency nesponse-co**irau.. of campus services and coordl-nare che activiiies related to *r"-f,-,:-l iistoration opera'.ions. to assist you' Whethe:: you.have r-,,, j nn il\i q restoratio-, mY ofiice is awailable - process of information concerning sez-vices' guestions, reed assisrance resolv:ng problems It i"gltit.a please do not hesitatse to contact us' Vie are here for You. -services a:-e availab}e to lzou 'arro' your familie+-- - Grief counselors and other support Please con"Lact vlrginiaTechHumanResourcesiscoordinatingservicesforemployees.a!ter: hours, contact Vaiueop!ions 540/23L_g33t to' *or"- irriormauion during business hours; aE L-866-725-0602. (Brush Mountain Rootn) . counselors are awailable at squires student center ^sout-h9l1fe !o t!-vitginia rech from 8 a'm' !o 5 p'm' Counselors are avaiiable CenLer, and The ,r.r, other conveni-ent loca'"rons' meet wilh deparlmen.-s and workgi:oups at their offices or at available for Faculty and siaff in.:he Brush ]r'lountain room counselors wilt be also times: Squires student cettcei ihis weekend durinq Ehe followlng j-l p Saturday, April 21- f rom 10 : 00 a 'm' unt 3 : 00 'm' s;Ary,- xptlt zz from 2:00 p'm' un-uil 5:00 p'm' to us' Flnaliy, P-ease cake care of yourself. You are imPortsant SincerelY, James A. Hyatt Execuiive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

,,k"-.. .' - ..; -:r,iN ri : .i. From: Virqinia.Tech.news @ vt.edu Sent: Friiay, A.pril 20,2OO7 5;59 PM Tcr Muliiple recipients Families, Friends Subiect: C".ortt". for Faculty, Stafi, Students,

Friday, APril 20 ' 2007 location for a variety of services for squires studeni center is currently the cenlral needs and please t"t.i.tr"" the information below for wbatever faculty, s*'aff "t,,ra"rrt=. you may hawe . Faculty and Staff On campus : weekend at Squires and Human Resources represenLatives are available this Counsefors 3:00 p'm' and CenEer (Brusi1 l4ounEain Room) Saturday, April 21 - 10:00 a'm' to ScuoenE slaff and their families Sunoay, ?.PttI 22'2:00 P'n' to 5:00 p.m. Afier hours - faculty, can access Valueoplrons at any time by calling 1-800-725-0502 wj.Il remain available Monoay through Friday Counselors and Human Resources representatives irom 8:00 a'm' ;o at sguires student center (Brush Mouniain Room) and the souEhgate cenleJ 5;00 p.m. - no appoin"ment is necessary ltitb depa:'"ments and and Human Resources representatiwes available to meet Counselors -are :or more -wor-irg:.oups- at r-tleir offices or-other c onveni-errf locations - contac! 54Al23a'1ii2 inf o-nat i on

Off camPus: by faculty and ValueOpcions, our Employee Assistance Program provider may be accessed staif from anY iocation bY callins ]--8 66-125-0602 and frienos are Additional resources and information for faculty' staff, parenr-s, families avallable ac www. hr . vt . edu/ supportresources Families Studenls and Assistance coordinators, will be The Campus Assisiance Center, which includes the Family tocated- a! Squires ln the Corunonwealih Ball!'oom and Human Resources offices Red c:oss' Represenlatives i::om virginia Tech s!uden-, Affairs provj-de' coffnunity servlces, and other organi zations be available to New Riwer -wifl *-o 5 : 00 p Sa-:u::dalz inf o=r,a-.ion ano access t,o counseiing serviles l{ours : 9 : 00 a'm' 'm' ' Ap::il 21 through lridaY, April 27 for student aci:vi:ies student Affairs will- have old Dominion Ballroom open 24 hours a day t -;-^'r-1' Fri dt.rt A9TLI 21 ' 1^^-i-n;-* errrr-ria.rr , f|lJ!rrln-i l and evrr--'lt.r.Lrrgr:onri n":-- srr!vsvll !-vv -rLr--r:J Resource center in Conunonwe3ltit Btll:::i'-1*::^- There is atrso a Student Affai-rs quesiions and f::om Students Affairs offices will be available !o answer representatives p 5:00^p'm' and Sundalr Ap::il 22 - provide information: iaturday, April 21 - l-;00 *' f3 ' 2':- 8:00 a'm' to 9;00 p'm' 2 : 00 p.m. t'o 9 : 00 p.m. lvionday - Friday, April 23 - - providing counseling support senrices for vT students for walk- cook cor:Isel-j-ng center is p.m. and Sunday :-n ltccomu=- Ha11: Slcuraav, epiir 2r - 1:00 p.m. :o 6:00 ' in appoinEmenis for studenis April 22 - 2:00 p'm. to 9:00 p'm' Counselors are also on call 24 hours - conEac:540/23L'6557 informa'-ion regarding cook counsel-ing center is also coordinating the dissemina--ion of www r']cc vt edu orher communi t1r counseling ::esources on their website: ' ' '

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April 21,200? Deax Fellow Members of the university Cormnunity: EY, staff, and students have united this am proud of the manner in which our facu1 f very -^l- e v r..:,ra co allow --he cragic even:s r""" a ta:ri:-fv. we have demonstratred that we are rru ^aiv of tfti""a last week to divide or define us ' and -'oge--he: of healing, it is :mportant that we take care of one anocher, In this time a moment now r-o reflect on our forward to " Iivent the Futsure'' Let us take "rn-^o.t" our commilment Eo strive !o reject aI1 forms of Principles of C ommun i cy-and reaffinn ;;;j;4i"" and discrimination in our cornnumitv' Toqether,wepleogeourcolleclivecommitmenttotheseprinciplesinthegpiritofour ,noito, ut Prosim (ThaE r MaY serve)' We will Prevail' we are Hokies! Sincerell', Charies W. S:eger Dr6c i i'lanf

.. ,ii:i;".-,* ,.d.iu;"'|/:M;it; - From: [email protected] 2OO7 9t27 PM Sent: Saiurday, APril 21 , To: Multiple reciPients io interview requests Subject: Thoughts on resPonding

AprIl 2L, 2007 Dear colleagues when we reassemble on Mondav' April 23' discussion:.t:::".i^t"?-::]}.i=t'y"i:':":ti3:: LU i'j*'J"iiil"..LdrlE }Jreue il!;;"";";";-;;;i-:!:*::".:::luewve" 5-- H:l=:""::":::yi:evenr--S afe sure the healing p:?:t":-Yn:1-.-- ClaSSeS1?::::: -::,,i:resume. 'i:At :i:'"*:'the Same Ih!".-.o"""::sations wili facilitate ^. .,^,. hr.rra how to ;:":i::":;'i:'-# ffi;;*;;'1n;; il'-'" T:",1:':":::::"1?:":"^ekcd o"" :l;:: "';; iE" r o1i?1:'"i'p"": ii?^T:il.:: ;lTi;"H"l' il;l=; "il:;.=;;';;i"-J.i.r.r;;;;.;; = "o*r-r r^'r;*^F .1-,^,rr1":: rhej-hc :"3":1.'n:.;"I;;:ff media,media. and infOrmatiOnj-nformation " on ffi:l':f,"::.'i:\-;:, sEidelines-.,r ^:':::: abou! our own communications Poiicies ' First, concerning rhe continuing media presence on our campus: 1-.. i l Ai n.rc --riii nact- orl nn Mediaareneveraflowedin.,heclassroomswl.thoutfacultyperrnission.Academicbe off-limirs ro rhe nedia- Noti-ces hawe been normally open ro the big sateil-ite rrucks all academic buildings"n."iiriJ., sratring this ruIe. rn addiLion, l-ast week will no longer be aliowed' -press_wilI lre-gresezrt: RT:=ET..GLca4us Howewer, ours j-S an open campus and'tbe stitl mayasktointer.vie*yorr.rfyouareapproached,itisenti:'ei1'upEoyouiiyouwantr-o- :-n mind that -'he maj oriiy -Lhem. Feel iree' io *Thanks b;i ;; thanks ' " Bu-L ' kelp speak "w,' ' ttt" Virginia Tech community and \^Iant to lec ou:: of lhe media are genuinely concerned. "Uo"i *V ttppotle:s know how we are coping with last week's events ' you messages we think are importan! to convelt ' These Nex!, r wan. :o share wii.h the as our are part of vrr.ginla Tech, s conlinuing efforts to support one another messages forward: corn nrii-ty regroups tro grieve, heal and move 1. l,ie w!11 not be oeiined by this even-- ' ultimately, an academic family we will endeavor to anafyze, learn and, a. Fi]:st. as prrnciples corununity remain our values' to some understanding of -rhe event. our of prevair ou:: traditions, communitry, his--ory, and promising future-will b, virginia Tech - spirit Our moELo Ut Prosl-m itt"t f May Serve) unde::scores our ' c.Finally,everfrthingwedoaswemoveforwardwillcommemorate,honor,andrespec-uthe-individuals rrr.r*.ion" af f ected by this tragic event '

2 . Inven! the !'uture institution. 5uhe captures our role and Spirit aS a world-renowned research "fnvent Fulure' 'or we represent. When rqoliri"s in the events last week will alcer who we are and whaL the commitment and talent of our s-"udenLs, and classes resume, our academic excellence' be apparent. liokles our clear role in i posiuive future for lhe worl-d will again -""a- will,-=n"pi"s embody learninE, discowery and engagement ' ir", "i\^/ays 3. Ernbrace Ehe Virginia Tech Family a.Weareaunique,specialfan,ily--moreenduringandclosert'ooneanoinerEnan u -jvrvE- un:vers:--y commun:ty. is our focus' b. Assisting rhe lamities and friends of those injured and bereaved co the assis--ance and suppot:r of one anocher. "rso-com*itled *-be Tech iamily memlcers we los! ' The VirgI-ni-a c. We will nurture lhe legacy of 32 Virginia 1 to them' botn and acc omP 1: sirm=:': s Our memorials famj-1y w:11 celeb:a:e their l-ives Tech seniimen:g ' p"uii" and P::ivatse, will reflect those promo*!_e ihe healing process tiahit,,:1).1_-^ intenEion to do whaLever we can Eo process we are It is also our to be a irlfi""r element of that ' ^^**.,n i :-rr l^le cons:-o;r our communica:ions and belj-eve these messages of the Virsinia rech repulatron rtri r.s""v, ;#;;; goal are crucial"onttor to accomplishing that ' malr have We want You to have v"'i*'h any quesr-ions or concerns You ' the Please contacts us hea-:ng Loi.ters.tions among all everything You need Eo ptt*otu consiruc;lve, consti*'uencies ot our comnunitY. prevail' We are Vlrginia Tech' We will

ar: u.^ rl.t- -ut-r'E,. -1. ^v Lawrence Relar-ions Associa-.e Vice Presrdent ' Universily

aii;e,.tu-.* ;;.;at. @vt.edu From: Virqinia.Tech.news APril 22,2007 5:51 PM Sent: SuiOay, reciPients To: MultiPle Help Yellow and Purple Arm Bands Are Here to Subiect: ;;;i;"* il'th

Sunday, APril 22 200'7 To the Virginia ?ech CoIrtrnurllEy: eii'her or Yei)'ow some members of our conununrEy wearing PurPle As classes resume on Monoay, I help?" These PeoPle wilL on hand Eo arm bands, as weil as some- with badges saying "May helP ' professionals who are here to Provide PUP.PLE arm bands are mental health Those with may need it as we continue on the i-.\ or s:aff member Duyyv--.,6h^.-f e ev .""- faculty, should f eel =1"4."a, recoverv' Anvone who desj-res their assislance chal l eng i-ng T;";-;;;;"ritts ""b free tro stop and speak wiEh them. bands and. "Mav t h:1tt:..?ii?::-':: rhose with YELi,olv arm r";i;i;;= on Mondav*iill-o:"it+5L":1"":t:::l: a:*"'*iii":"to assist *i::,:::: If;:TT'iT""3lEl.ffi"t""li""=i""il*?Y . needeC.---^r^r Thesemh^66 volunLeersa'^lrrr.rt- cFr-s willwil-1 carrycarrV members of the communicy in whaiever ,t: welf as imporiant ffiHH:.::".5.::T$;51r"j.Iil"E:='";iiJ;"--;;;; "" and off carnpus/ as conLac-L rrufirDers ' .or ':conc el:og ha:'zg '' Please conLact trhese people wil*l-qrest-ijsns '':[email protected] We are Virglnia Tech' We w!L1 prevail'

L*!- --;,.,-,i-,:-':;,;1. a;; -- r ..:t', -.;:.- [email protected] From: 7:54 PM Seni: SundaY, APril22,2007 To: Multiple recipients Provost Mark McNamee Subiect: Letter from

SundaY, ?!?rj-]- 22' 2001 Dear FacuIcY Colleagrues; back- to the of ongoinS !o welcome our students "1"::t?:*:.T" I'I'X'H-l;3::.::."::"':tgH3"3=lii'1"i""il-iil:F::*j-if:':"::;"il:*f am very Proud 1'our :f:?*: # ::J:: 35i'il"H"ii3i'iil'.5iil'::y*:ili";';:":J-.::,rf:i::.;;f.:ii':*i:;3":*:7have. c?mpi t..::iluosl1'='"n "J'.i'i: ii""l"t"ia".i- "l.i I' r- :.:-u :i: I::; :Pq::'=:: :::*:::'.53,'lI; Hi."?.#!'ftI:'ii1#l-ii.i="-"=I i'i iiu *P^f""::":"T3s'''ppo't aJ1d uni'-v :**::please i:u"3::T:":'::::be oPen io of f e=:s :?'=ffi;:;:'"::'::m;.'i:;-;J-;;;;*iii"'-io""'of tan helP us treal ' or if You are *.-hat sEudentss who normally attend class are not Present If you nole your e.p"it.""t know' we will try !o nake sure .on-..tttua about any-of studenEs ' please le! ;;;-;;-;=; -t.t" Lhe special needs of anv s tudent .

We will learnalotaboutou::selvesandours*-udentsoverlhenextfewdaysint'hisearly the recovex-y process ' Let's learn as mueh as we can ' -ana ThespiritofhopelfeeleverylimelwalkontheDrillfieidandmingr}-e..britht}Iewho are drawn to ihis special place is Ehousands of students;";;Ji;;; ' tri"nas r hope all of )tou can embrace ' "ot"ini"s v,le are Virginia Tech ' we will prevail ' Best wishes and thank You'

Mark McNamee Provosts From: Virginia.Tech.news @vt.edu Seni: Sunday, APril22,2C07 8:C3 PM To: Multiple reciPients Hokies United Subiect: A letter to students from the students of

Sunday, APril 22 200'7 Fe1low Studen;s, lhat changei our As classes resume Eomorro\t, we are all- reminded of the horrible tragedy 1L i n^ r. lrai r^re harre in the past rareel", it is the campus forever. li cnere is one u1rrr19 srrs ! realized nnrnmrrr'i T^lh'i I we f orget Ap:ii 1-6, 2007, we enou::ing sirength of our Hokie !urrurL4f + frzei e will never FrrFn^ri- r. + .\nE , can only begin to heal with the ^nnthef Eo honor everl'rone that has been affectsed' there will be a To remenber those los! and 23' moment of siience on lhe Drillfield at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Ap::il untversity-wide momen: of silence' 200?. The first rrnging of the beLl will signify rhe beginning of the *-he::e 32 additional to1ls of th. be1l, accompanied by Eire reiease of a Af Eerrr;ards, wili'be wi-i be white balloon for each victin. Following the last toll-, marocn and orangie balloons released to sigmify liokie unity. Please remaj-n silent for the duraiion of this ceremony ' we cannot force '-hem to On your behalf, we have requested that afl media leave canpus, but never ailowed in your cl-assrooms without faculty permission' if you do do so. Media are be as noi \lian: to speak with -uhe media, kindly decline their requests. The media itiil I'.'1r+vsr l Hories as you make presen! as we allow them to be' Please be -^^*^-rrr.1,i- lj59!:\- t! u4 ^!vr i fellow lhese decislons '

'^.1- .rt-i'l v f .'.rprhcrv..v- can hle beg:n :o move Tnere is a long healing process ahead of us, !s s vr.rj !v:rv -5- fo:ward.. As a colrulunily, we hawe -'he strengEh is If you have any quesLions or concerns, please contact Hokies United. More informatsion avatlable at www . hokiesunited. org . vt ' edu ' The S-"udent L.,eadership of Hokj-es United

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From: Virginia Tech News [websupport@vt'edu] Sent: Monday, APril 23, 2007 B:03 AM To: Owczarski, Mark Subiect: Virginia Tech News

Im\nryiniaTectl Vireinia Tech News Monday, A?til23,2007 il;;k;6;;di;"-ast for Apr 23: Mostlv Sunnv, Hi: 80"F' Low: 52oF WE ARE THE TIOlilES .'' WE WILL PREVAIL ... and families > Detailed list of resources tor faculty, students' stafl' > Facully resouroes tor resumption of classes > lnformaiion line - Dean of Students OtItce 5401231-3787 Today's Top Story

Board of Visltors names 2007-08 studerit reps The Virginia Tech Board oi Visitors named Brennan Shepard as ur itt gi"Ou"t. student representative and Flyan 9'-Smith -2oOB iti und"ergraduate student representative for the 2Ao7 academic Year.

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Open Enrollment for Health Benefits and u.23.2007 Accounts is April Two university innovators bridge the gap fLxible Reimbursement between web and librarY resources 16-May 16 locus on proper slorage and 04.23.2007 Workshop wlll of electronic records Dairy Challenge team returns from South disposition honors Dakota with toP Spring 2007 CommonHealth Program Flyer online 04.16.2007 available names Federal Highway Administration More Notices Subm!! q Ne!j99 hvdraulicJlab in honor of Virginia Teoh riumnus Sterling Jones tTpcoming Events 04.16.2007 Hilton executives to visit hospitality and Monday Aprit 23, AI daY tourism management classes Summer Session Registration Saturday Apil 28,8:00 Pn New River ValleY SYmPhonY SPring Concert

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Monday, April 23 ' 200'l to Our Com$nrnrty Ilessage from Ehe University Relations Department Firstletmewe]comebackallofourstudents,facultyandtheexiernalcommunitywhoare reiurning today -r-o campus '

have all received-a-larse tt:IY: IIl Viey:"f,3YJ'ih'i-;;.;i; know you i"""i="Jt-r;;!-y':1,"y:-h:::^:::=:l-:"T::t:::::*:.?:""H:t;:: '..1=.:i:t?'H'::l"ni:"T:l ::3i:til3 lti 5i'31"'i"i'ii!=.li.iiii"n"i."ri;s";;;";;;-so ,H"=:::and #i,n#'*;.'u'wriAr wE ffii";:"3"?il"3'"; by an even! *,.t truppu""i rr", but bv w'o i-o of you thai the investigation is police auihori-iies have asked me remind all' the The any- j-nf ormalion that could be uselul Please con:ac! ongoing and interrse'-iivo" have Depa:Emen: aE f at 23l- I'77 0 or The Virginia Tech Po:ice ' central .lnvesliga-u1""-of it" . 231-641L as wel-l as your supen'lsor' ^rmr\lrq Tf Youhavealso,Iall]sure'noticedasigmificantlyincreasedpo]-icepresenceonterrn- security issues, aqain, please wort_bawe_ a]]y questiorr"-,"g;rai"g tlr. f-nq-r' ihe virgfir'ia Tech Poiice DeparLment ' We are Hokies. We will Prevall- '

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Vireinia Tech News Ini/efif tbe Fuiure Tuesd7v, Altil 24,2OO7 ela"kibJtg'tot"cast ior Apr 24: Chance none thunderstorms' WE ARE THE TIOKIES ... WE WILL PREVAIL ... and famiiies > Detailed list of resources fol faculty, students' statf ' > Faculty resources for resumpiion o{ classes > lnformaiion line - Dean of Students Otfice' 5401231-3787 Today's Top Story

Two honored as 2007 Undergraduatell/lan and'Wmnan-riif" the Year Alison A. Smith of Monroeville, Penn" and Gregory.J'. as vlrglnla Saostetter oi Reston, Va" have been selected i"Er'{iooz Undergiacluate Woman ot the Year and Unoergraduate Mai of the Year' respectively'

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Tuesday, t+Pr--i 24 , 2047 To: Virginia Tech ConrnunirY !'rom: Hokies United proLeci :he tribules left at the D:illfieid The universi.-} conmunily wants !o prese]:r'e a]1d memoriais f o:: our s:udenis and faculty' Sincerainisintheforecastforuhenextfewdays,universitystaffmemberswil].beor destroyed' we will and respecti,,rf iv *o.r:-ng Ehose it" *rai would be damaged car.efully =squires s:udent center- ;i;;;;; t.*oriai t;"^= ?ot salekeeping in wirl be displayed temporarily in the Jower leve1 of ord Dominion The memorial white boards and flowers wifl remain on the Cenier. inn if-., the li;kie- Stones Ballroom in Squares-i!"J.t" be locaied in zhe uppe:: level of Drlilfield, items tnal would be affected bi-lnt iu:-" will ;;-o1A Dominion Ballroom of squires stsudent center' hokiesunj'tedevi edu If .you have any queslions, please e-mail ' ' From: [email protected] 2007 6:54 PM Sent: TuesCay, APril 24, To: Multiple reciPients of condolences and gifts ot support Subiectl Acknowledgment

Tl-resday, APrtt. 24 ' 200'7 To tiie Virglnia Tech Connunity: l ove following the the e>q>ressions of condolences, support ' a:ro As we alf have wiEnessed, undeniable strength of our Hokies evenis of last week has rrulY U"-." i"*"tXable. Tire Spirit has touched lhe world' other e>q:ressions of- eondolence come to our colEnunity, Ehe As the many notres, rributes and o;her units acknowledge suggests iital rttaividual departments ' colleges' and r:.niversity .,o their r'rni;' receiwed an Burruss Hall to the universitY tnose made spe"iricaiiJ -rtems Pi'esident' conrnuniEy will be ackn-owledged by tbe Office of the should be messagfes intended for the families of the victims Notes, tributes and other 540-231-3787 direcied to the Office of Sluoent L.,ife, 501 Draper Road, ' may be made by vlsrtlng Donaiions to the Hokie Spiri! Memorial -Fund i.tlp'7ztt-.vt.eou/tral.;;7;;;t;i;1-fund'php' oi bv carling 800-533-1144' offersof*giftsinkind.shoufdbedirectedtosgeve'clarkinuni.versity.Dewe}oproent { cla::ks@v!. edu, 540-231--2813 ) to save and record all names and addresses of in -.he Virqiinia Tech comnrni:y are asked tl-me A11 wilt le .oii."a.a and archived, and at an appropriate well wishers. This inior:*-,-ion be sent to the thousands upon in -.he fuEure, .na o!ii.i-l universiry response will Lhorrs.rrd" who liave supported us durlng this time ' Thankyouforyourcontinued'strengthandresolve.WeareHokies.Wewillprevail.

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;Z.;,\t, {.. -,.,4-:,,., From: [email protected] AM SEnt: Monday, April 16,2007 9:50 lo: Multiple reciPients Subiect: PLease stay Put

no--ice. ScaY away A gunman is loose on calnpus. S-,-ay in builCings un-'i] furgher windows From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 1Q:17 AM To: Multiple recipients Subiect: All Classes Canceled; Stay where you are

there Virginia Tech has canceled all- classes. Tbose on ca$pus are asked to remain where are, lock their ooo:s and sray away from windows. Person's off campus are asked not r- c ^ ^.rnfrrr From: [email protected] AM Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:53 To: Multiple recipients have one gunman in custody Subject: Second Shooting ReDorted; Police

F-here has been a In add::lon r-o an eariier shoo:ing in west anbler Johnston' r"flipi. shooting with mul-r-iple viclims"oday in Norris Haii' Police and EMS are on the scene' police procedure, they continue police have one shooter in custody and as parE of rouElne t'o search for a second shooter' unEil' further All people in unrversity buildings are requ-:ed Eo slay inside All en;rances to campus are cLosec'

iti!c-,-rJ:B !d1d'4*J--; ,- ,.'; i "(- ' From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16,2007 12:16 PM To: Multiple recipients SubleqJ: Counseling support available

coulseling ts available in the Bowman Room in tbe Merriman center (par: co6plex) for empioyees wiro seek assistaace following today's events ' From: [email protected] 12:42 PM Sent: Monday. April 16, 2OO7 To: Multiple recipients W' Steger Subiect: Staiement by President Charles

President Charles W' Sieger Shooij-ng at VlLginla Tech / Staiement by Theuniversltywass.-rucktodaywithatragedyofmonumenll}nrogor'.?::...Ih:I:^werelwoThe-univer=i:Y t:..::::ked and shoo-r_ings on campus.-in each c-ase, rhere-;;;;'faialities. horrj_fiedthatthiswouldbefallouz"campus.rwanttoextendmydeepes!,since:'estand' There are to *r. tamrlies-Ji tftese victims which include sludents most profouna "l"nputfriu" 22 confirmed deaths ' of vicEims' The virginj-a Tech Police we currenLly are in the proeess of notifying fa:nilies arebeingassistsedbynumerous.oiherjur-isdictions.crlmescenesarebeinginvestigiatecby-eotice, \',/ork to iden-'ify ---he vic'-l-ms r-he and strate poii"". vie continue Eo !,Br, universl-ty covey my own personal sense of lcss over this impac*-ed by ',his -.t";;at ' r canno: begin to-lrra- gniversity w1:-l immedia"ely ot srr"i-ri irr"oo'pr"rr.rr= iri. H"i"oi= act- Tbe senselessne== far rru.r. l".r identified in Ambler Johnson and :he set up counseling centers. so ".rrr.i= cookCounselingcentertowoy.kwithourcampuscor[nunilyandfamilies. Here are some of ',-he f acts we know:

A!about'7:l5a.m.rhi.smorningagllcallcametoEheUniversiu'Po].iceDepariment.lolmsion H"f:-' fbere were multiple shootr-ng viciims ' concerrrr=,g an ewe:rE in 'West +nnl:er i ty rece:ved process of investigating, tro hours laier ;he univers !{hile in the d9-r;11!3"u""1 reporLs of a shoolr-ig-i"-No'=is-Itatl' ry:1'll'l{.'ill?li"t;rn lne regr'o' L'e Y::;iT:!su=rvs :i::rffi:}s'L'le+Ysr'vr titsportea to various hospi:als in Uhe ifi'nediate area treaEmen: Wewi]lproceedtocontactt.-befamiliesofviclimsasidentitiesareavailable. is the remainder f or the -Lodav ' Al-1 cl-asses are canceLled and the r:'niversiEy" "]o::g-f:-L Theuniversitywillopentomorrowatsa.m.butciasseswillbecancelfedonTuesday..Ihebu:fdrngs poli-ce are curren.'rv-l-,tg:-"; ;he release of people from canpus at v:rgania with t,he students are suggested to meet at the rnn Famiiies wishing to reunite -;"*";r;r a-L noon at cassell coliseum making plans ior u ;; ituesdayl Tech. we are "onrro"ulf to begin to deal v"lEh r-he tragedy ' f or *,he university corTununi ty Eo come a.g"t;"t

l'E^"-,-.r.".,* From: Viroinia Tech News [[email protected] Sent: Mo-ndav. April 16, 2007 9:52 PM To: Owczaiski, Marr Subiect: Virginia Tech News

on Monday, APril 16, there Irue to the tragedy on :he Virg!'nia Tech campus that occurred roiif U. no vT News Daily E-Mail for Tr:esday' April 17 ' canpus operating schedule, For updated informalion relating Eo the shooting incidenEs' the -'ire / / wr,vw . vt . edu/ " >Vlrginia Tech and other unlverslEy events, please visit-

From: [email protected] PM Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:00 To: Multiple recipients Subiect: Planned Faculty / Staff Evacuaiion

are asked :o .Lea Facully and staff localed on the Burruss Ha]l side of ;he Dril].field thel,r affice and go home irmnediately ' FacullyandstafflocatedontheWar}Iemorial/EgglestonHallgideoftheDrillfield io leave cheir oflices and go home at 12:30 p'm' ""X"a

... . ,n-i'-,- ,J,r.:.. .:. @ vt'edu From; Viroinia.Tech.news APril 17, 2007 9:24 AM Sent: Tu6sday, To: Multiple reciPients Communitv Regarding Campus Tragedy Subiect: ffifi;ftt fiitrsitv

TuesdaY, APril 1? VlrginiaTec!]conElnuestomourn'..helossof33membersofourcorrcnuni:y.Asv'emove ioti,.ta, we share the f oli'ohtj-ng inf ormation: VlrginiaTechwil]cancelaI}classes-fo:therernainderoftheweektoa}lowstudentslheThe u:xiversitv will re-open -uhey assisr;;;-";-;;.ded. some Eime need ro sr;;;-";;-seek wednesday, April 18' understanding that operalions beginnirrg aoroitor, - of adrniniscrative rake-additi;;;i;il" off-thil week to grieve the loss faculty and sraff r*;-;;;h;; -we employees !o comrnunicate with their col-leasnres ;;;;";; ' i"ait'ia"-r feLlow "srt of the vreek ' superuisors of ttrerr""i sl;;A;i;" for the balance

Wewi]-lcfoseNorrisHaI]for!}reremainderoflhesemester.Staffarecurrent}yworkingand faculty offices ' to arrange al:ernatrve*i o"ttio" for classrooms for extended Counselingando:berresourcesareavailableforstudencs,facully,andstaff.studenisla"co*.= narr aii-Io.,i".i"i" wj'Il be -vtiIable may receive counselinl'.i An'rer for residentss hours. counselors ,iii ;i=;-;."r".ii"ur"-i"-il;i 'Johnston to ttle Br{l'sb 'Moustain Roon in sqtdles Bnorovees may receive needed support by arolnq saia."a cen:Lr -.hroughout Ehe day' 2 p.m. at casserl coliseum' This be holding a convoca:ion ceremony at to Tbe universiEy wlll tifr come togeEher since the lragedy Ehe firsr tGe crre viiginia r""i-""*"""ity Laura Bush' wiII be eL ttrat time, presidlnt Georgre eush' first Lady share our collecctvJ "ortor. of visitors, members of the clers1'' Gov. Timorhy Kaine,-ui". ratne members;'";;-;;;;a condolence to the f arnily and p""i-sitti Gi ovanni will share messages of our studenl--s, and of us as '!'te move forward past Lhis friends of r-he t'ri.tli" uta tota" of hope io all cragedY

Againweencourageal].membersoft'heVirginiarecirl.o3allltytoattend'Shouldtheon campus cable stations' coliseum be full, ai't-""""i will be broadiast -'-o struggle with these Tech colununicy, and the vro:rc at iarge. coniinues The virginia her-p in thac healing process ' horrible eventss. we hope t.nese sEeps will

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ThursdaY, APril 19, 2007 Dear Facul-,-y and Staff Colleagues: Eremendousri! s''s4'u suppor! v?: I vranivtani-"air", to EhankEnanK vouyou forril! rhee1!s -t::-l:::i*":":: i'is horrific:::-?:*":;:":?:rt' shooting aurin-g this crisis. we lost frve f acul:y members :.n l."1, ;;";";;;.-i''3-1i::::o^T"*i'-#u.3:":::3":::-.. -6n1.\6r :nd ? ? siudents W 33!l'l'li'"EEiil3""i;".i.'iil""o"';;;;il,ii;"";;;'""-;i-;::::;t_^'l:_l=::'.:,_::.*,' '*" ixSli;"'L3"=:";; ;:-.;;";;i;;:- 3: ::ffi?ffi:"i':or our i::5;i;Tti'Enl""IiJ;""" in" q3:::":g::i ^:'::"fl :^n* ::yi:ment 5::l:':3##'il="?"iii"i# ;;; "'i"'s"ii"u1-' irie"!3:ii" vigil: ::^h:::'::-:::"?":l ;::iffi"Hffi"li'.;:#illlii"li='ii'Ili"J"il;n' T1.'ll l,:::?:?: rech';3;"";:":: we are |!';:$flil!;'#"";;',;i'"=Eiiiii,.i;;;;;v"bors'or rhe 1o.'"'-hat is virginia 1ri r n'onh v f! -^ini!, irr*e 4ee'_' I am sitLins aE mv computer for the first tj-me "o lnil.=li'il3n"i"t"".-iliTl"=*rii-v""-";-;;;";i9: "il:".,Y:i3Y.'t:T:??-=u^]oT"i?5t*I i"ti:i"l^::::::":: :l: *:1i:" ;:H;";:,':::.iti:;"::';;.";;:";; ;-';;;;;eJTu"6:l'-tylll::, aeatr's..t:.TTI-:T:::-T'q";i,*":":;"; *::"1'n' 3!i5l3i3: ?;;:t:'#Jirii='i.'il'"i riie' untir=d-:::"?::?,:"*:H"?:uii il1at moment' a slinmer of lrope i3l'3xl'3r'iil";"ii=i|$:"$; j-n w"s tfr. on1y thing holding tarnj'lies";"';;";;;-;i."q/ one plece ' come ehrouqh the media iirst' ofEen the I am distressed that so many of the consounications before vre calr t""p"""iurv make the lnformation available ' our media reveals information inEeractions with the medj'a' students have been :-""i.aftrv sophisticated in their Thisnotew!11bet'hefirstofaseriesofnoteslwillbesendingt'oprovideyouwith ongoingupdales.Thewebsj-teisbeingusedintensivelytoprovideasmuchfaclua1breaking news, e-,-c' information as poss ible-i.garai"g funeraLs, memorial services, ti: devefop working wlth coll-ege deans and ehe dean-of-:h:.?::::":: I have been "he ;::::l :d :il""?"::'Xliiiill:,EL vr lJrj..v-r-e- :id'p;;.;;;;-i;- ild; :n:-'::yl"l:: ::^:+::'::^":":':P:uu;J: and we :"::: H":':-:Hfi; 3.i ;;-;;;Iipi"=-'iir ::::::".:":',::: :flffi :;;H:"=;'";":;;'';;;-;;';-;;'-y;r:-:'".".::.-=:y:^::: g:i:n^;ll::".::-:':":":":u'::: :::":ff: ;:i::':::;::"i ;1"";::l:=ni!irl."iiii"t'"J'"'"a'"iJ+:::*=':^:l:::: T:":,,i :::"::.::':::i' ffiH:ff: o,ji'niii'I"";;;;;';;:'"!-*i"[-ii:!{":i::l^-and recovery.process :::::::',:':.':}:.::lT:ii: in dj.fferen! v,ays. fi3'*'il"we wir-1 :?.ffiH,:Ii fl:":;:,1:":;;';;.-i."Hi"n - --^ -'t -^ aainzr i-.r hr.'\tide i. Xlit'Xl':":="iy;:i;'jiil:=","= ;";;;;;;';-::ry41"1":::l -yi ?::.:::: Y,?lln.:: ::::::: 3i.::??:"ilIi"'iiu'iiiEi#;""F; ffi;;;j ::.::l-.*:",'.^:l'^i:::?:::,:i"1.:n:"=:u:l;" :f i*".3"::$ ;il:.$:;*i:;n1;*;""i"el-'v'."'il'ii*I;;;; yiii.Y?'I":t:::1o-:'1lto be :::"?:il:sensi.ive' ""u il:u$I"':.:::l"H'i!]i-" irourems.'iti"' o',e wirr all need f1exible. creaEive, I and fair. wili be awarded degrees posthumousLy by A1l, of the studen--s whose liwes were taken or graduate Vrrgi.nia Tech. The degrees wilr be .r.ra"a a"iir-tg the coll-ege, depar--mentaL, sch6ol cerernonies baEEd on che majors of the sludenis ' be several revlews of the-;;";-';;-;.;-iue. entj-re rhe:'e;f':J:;i"i"lil!i''iti;";.;i"";= wil-I ""1.9i :Y:"-t-:.i"::":.?::1J::?-:n""::":3iTt?;ana,w:lt-la'i::-Tillll3;one"soar :s ;;;;.;-;;";;:;-";; neeaea ii';iliE-lJi; VirgJ.nla *'JttechTecn andanotl.'l:-:P::-:.:T^-:"1:"?;:i3;,fr a'preveqrapprowed bv,,v G?verl:r\'rrvslllvt yiil^::?lrt"u indepLndent reVieW reguested,by.rv-viisi"i; despite Y:l:t'-helr personal a- €.,rfutly r' objecc:vei\* anaLYsisanalwsis of the sltuar-!;n. Fanilie; members, ^1.\ia^f fo ,.r". what we learn :o help others preveni or :espond tc qrief, hawe exPressed a des:re rh' r'*i'i'" Siiii; :?;:":H;=;;-;ril'ii'v,-';;h;;;' we cani1;:'A:".::^T:'-::: to provide as much :::l:''::"detaii as of how their loved ones died' We ;ii*;;-;";ititit'g possibl-e.

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ia.*-tt-i*-'|-.,,.,n:ia,.r.:., :d!, i,,r- - - - From: [email protected] APril 19, 2OO7 1:24PM Sent: ThursdaY, MultiPle recipients To: irom Provost Mark McNamee Subiect: lett.t to Students

ThursdaY, AP:rI 19, 2007

Dear virginia Tech Studeot s : this tragedy:'19"t proud or support' c9u1]99' tlld -ellel-r we are very vour sEudents:?o*1tT:lt,lttttn and faculty members atld e>mressions of fove ana gtriet- for our failen ;;i1;;; and frienc's are rnspirins' of cfasses on developed-p:rnciples 1:he resunrption On a practical ievel, we have :: ry19:jability to make choices from a::e ptot'iiits you' the stud;nts' titi' tht April 23. lie each class ' multiple options *o"l it"it ]'ou wane uo handle Wehaveposteddetai].sonthevi!.ginia?echhomepage(i"'ww'vt.edu). additional Yourwe].fareisaveryhighprj.oricyfSlus.Flexibllitywil]becheguidingprinciple.Toam keepinJ"iiti=-tt==tg"- ' t will-prov1de avoid overloading th.- =ysl"*, I =ltotl itrior*"t:'ot ghrough lhe web' Dtssertacion and Wesincerelyhopeyouwi}lremainengagedinthelearningprocessnomatterwhichoptionsapply-to rtl],llrrit vou choose. The p:r!-ciples "i*"ii-.ipi"-io"'-ti"tts'school-' lhesis deadlines h";;-;;; *o'aii:-ta bv the Graduate Bes: wishes. Mark McNamee Unive:'siEY Provos: vt.edu From: Viroinia.Tech.news @ 2:49PM Sent: Tnirsday, April19, 2007 To: Multiple recipients Available to Faculty and Staff Subiect: 6J,iii;i"s,"srpport Resources

To Virginia Tech Faculty and S'"aij: around campus to Suppor! our conununity in There are a number of resources avaifable on and dealingpersonallyandcollecEivelywl:huonaav.sevents.Moreinformationcanbefoundcy contacting any of the resources Delohr' Thereareaisoadditionalinforrnationalresources,incluoingspecialinforma:ionfor p"t""a" and teachers, a: w!'tw'hr'vt' edu/ supporEresources ' Faculty and Slaff support resources: Counselorsareavailableatsquiressludentcenter(Brushl.{ouniainRoorn),Soulhgatep'm' center, and The Inn at Virginia Tech lrom I a'm' to 5 and workgroups at their offices or olher counselors are avaifable io meet with deparlments convenient ioca:ions hours; after hours' confact con-'act 540/23!-9331 for more information du:rng business valueoptioDs at 1-866-125-0602 ' available for Faculty and staff in.lhe Brush Mountaln room a-r counselors w:_11 be also times: Sguires student c"ttJ.i-t"i" weekend during the foliowing ;;;;;A;y, April 21 from 10:00 a'rn' until 3:00 p'm' !"ra"v,'aptil z2 ftot 2:00 p'm' until 5:00 p'm' Owczarski, Mark

From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:25 AM To: Multiple reciPients Sublect: Shooting on camPus.

th:-s morning. Pofice are on A shoo-'lng inclden: occu::ed at West Amber Johnslon earlier Ehe scene and are investiga:lng' asked to contact virginia Tech The unlversity co[filunity is urqed to be cautious and are Pol.tceifyouobserveanythingsuspicfousorwithinformationonEhecase.contract Virginia Tech Police aE 23I-64L1 as we have more information. s:ay af-tsuned to the www.v!.edu' we will post as soon

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News WfireiniaTee Yirei+i*.Tg:lrMonday, April 16,2007 Blacks6urg forecastfor Apr 16: Chance Rain/Snow, Hi: 50'F, Low: 33oF

Today's Top Story

Torgersen, Durham, Whittemore halls to open 7 a.m. Monday; $5'000 reward ofiered Three university buildings, Torgersen, Durham, and whittemore, have been closed since Police have swept the buildings with teams and Friday because of a bomb threlt. -search deemed the building suitable for use beginning 7 a.m. Monday' April 16.

Campus Notices

04.16.2007 Open Enroltment for Health Benetits and Federal Highway Administration names Flexible Reimbursement Accourits is April hydraulics lab in honor of Vlrginia Tech 16-May 16 alumnus Sterling Jones Students invited to a World Cafe Forum 04.16.2007 on April 19 Hilton executives to visit hospltality and CommonHealth Program tourism management classes Spring 2007 Flyer available online 04.13.2007 More Notices Submit a Notice Statement by Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger regarding Girls Gone Wild Upcoming Events 04.12.2007 Blacksburg, Roanoke, and Vlrglnia Tech to Wednesday Apil 18, 7:30 Pn use of biodiesel fuel in vehicles and power Rat Pack Encore: BroadwaY Review equipment Thursday Apil 19, 10:00 am- 4:00 Pm 04.12.2007 Earth Day Fair Latest resource on biodiesel fuel available from Virglnia Gooperative Extension Saturday Apil 21, 10:00 am'2:00 Pm Fourth Annual Dog Walk Against Cancer More News More Events Submit an Event

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5lr6n0a7 [email protected] Monday, April 16, 200i 10:53 AM Multiple recipients Subj,ect: Second Shooting Repc,rted; police have one gunman in custody

In a.dCition Lo an earlier shootins L.oc:av in WesE Ambler Johnsion, the::e has been a mrrltinlc chnnrina .'i,,*ch mulriple vi cc inrs in Norris lial-l. Police and EI\IS are on the scene,

Police hawe one shooter in custody anc. as part of routine police p:ocedure, they continue to siearch for a second shooter.

All neonl e ir-r rr itrarsitv buildindssu: ru_rJu rrF rF..r.,,i ?a.q i^ D o.J.e ___*_+-y ev si-arr i7laiA6 trFl--_,-__ il _*rcherf',. notice. AlL entrances to campus are cl_osed... Frorn: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16, 20A',' 12:16 pM To: Muliiple recipients Subject: Counseiing support avrilable

.t surrrD=r-!r.r9rr^.,-.^^1..i-- r5- avaj-lable in Bo\,rman tbe Room in the Merriman center (part. or the aihl..i L:i.{: nnmrr'1 ov\ f nr employees r.{ho seek assisl:ance following today," ".r.rrt"l Frorn: [email protected] Sent: Monciay, April 16, 2AO',, 12:42 pM Multiole reciDients Subject: Staiement by presidert Charles W. Sieoer

Sico=t-ng at ',--::g:-n:a lec'n / S:atemen: b1, p:esiden-_ Cha:_:s !i- S:ege: The univer:si;y was -'oiia' s!:uc]: wirh ;r :raged-u- of monumenr,ar. proportioD.s. :\to shootl-Dgs on campus ' rn eath case. :heie r.t= There wer.:: and horrii jed :.J-iiar"" . rn. urriversi:y j-s shcr:: !:tr:l :hat :his would bef al-L ()ui- camDus. T vrant ;o s1'rnparhjes exienc my deeDesi, s!nc€:.I :.s;1: :o :he irrmlries or ri:=se-vi!-.rms wbich ;13.:r=.n;;t:Hpi:a ur:rr.:_ _ rlT:3d iea:hs. inciude siud.:nr.j: Lie surreD:ly a::e in lhe Drccess of not:ifyj.ng famrl-ies of victims. Fo] j-ce a::s bl:ing asslstsed by numerous ?he vr::grnia ?ecl. other ju=sdrcrions. scenes a::e :nvestiga;ed br' rh:_F=, ;;-;t;;;-;;;i... "rrrn= being :-i::-r::f1' r4re co:rr:.nue !o vrorl: r(:, rhe viclirns. J-mpac:ed-bl.-universi;v-1,,r.r.", i:-agecJ,. f cannot sense of tos.:; over ihj-s senser-=i"o"""=L,_"- ;;-:;:i i::::-::?t"b€ :: correv. mv own persc)..riJ un:-vers:-:y *::-r immea:.ateiy set up-;;::.;l;l ::"iff:y;:":::':*.:::'**:;j:.:;;-;j;;-=: a"a iu.-iroo:. coio".rio;-i.;;., :*ffiii.;";:i *l;i=:ohason ro wcrk w:.:b our campus

Iiere ar€ sotn:; ci tne :acts we know:

n! F ,.L aDou;-L^-.- -/ ; r-:'- a ' m. :his morning a g1-1 .cal-r. came io the univess:_ly porice conce::ning arr event ir west Arnf,er De'ar:ment !{hr-re Jolu:sion IIa1r.. Tixere were mu:--,ipJ-e shoo:iag :he process-oi iSvesgigaring, alout :wo vic:i.n.:;. repo:ts'o of a shooting in Norrj-s-Iialll ;;;; i;;., Erle universiry receiveci rhe porice ir..ii.a"iy :.esponded- \zic:ims h";pi;;i; in che immediate i.". have *::r;;$=:.:=:Sj:.va::icus '." che resion i.o rBC€aV€, we wil] D:'o:e el :o coni-act the f amilies oi rri. ctims as identrEles are ar,-airabLe. Al'1 classes are cancel-Led and t-he university The un:'1'ersity is crosed ior ti:e ::emainder io:: w111 open E omorror,r at g a.m. bui lhe :c:Li:,.,,. ?he poi"'ce are cu:tenlly sragrng be cancerled on ru"sa";., riJ.l=ru-"";i p".pi"-rrJi..*p..r""i.""u=-rrtl burldugs. !am:-li-es wishing io reunite wiah ihe stucienis are. suggested vargrnj'a Tech v'ie a:e mairing pJ.ans - co meet at the rrux a! ' f or a ccnvocaii on iornorrc, (Tuesday) ror the unlw-ersitl'-"lo'rrr,..y ;;-;;;.-I.J"in=, aa nccn aE :f,:=:;:r;fiseum io besin io dear. v.,r::_.

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_. r,useDEial personal 3' a: :*1 ffi 'ln^u=' ji, Jr',,,;, i; l;i:J.X d: y, Ao' i i . _ Alltj,1,-:.tlu.l.. studenrs u t'*' g".r."iinJi"se1l coLlseumcoLiseum "1 .r.arA ,rrj=,.-^-ged '';:;.J;=;Lcassell a: a2 p.m. rnajv:ouail-J:="ji3:o a.;o .""a_^-coniasc l . (a r.i.nrc: - rhej:"='= paients as sooE ;.s pcss-ble -strudents, iacu r r., to-- reL ihemEnem 'EL i:nc: : J;i"'=*"'.=-;1'l*"*""$:i-."-T[ff:=ffo",tii""Tu^_rnrormarion==rro "a_-., ,,,*^ ,,elr.-.c par:e':spa,:en-,s -=;:.i:Tf:' "r ud1'r sno-r:r jiii"iririi, wi.:hwi:h ,concen:onee:": .:" rndividuarb :F:;,;T;;i;i;*l:,ai1l;g"r,;;i"n;"i.==tr,u ,",;;::;::J::'.rr Dean or stuaenr ".:r;hir*";l;;i"";"i1.o'=iice at 540-:31-3787. have been ta,ren !osarea hospi:a.Ls. Thu,Jun t4,2OO7 6:12 PM

Subject: RE: Cho's medical/counseling records Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:21 PM From: Hincker, Larry To: < [email protected] > Conversation: Cho's medicaUcounseling records

Contents will not be divulged. They are still protected by the custodian under HIPAA. The release was specific for us to provide to Mrginia Tech Review Panelfor use in its deliberations.

Larry Hincker Associate Vce President University Relations Mrginia Tech 314 Burruss Hall Blacksburg, VA24061 540 231 5396 [email protected] EVi$niaTedt - - lnwnt thcFuErn

From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] Senfi Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Cho's medical/counseling records

Lar:y -- I understand Tech has obtained a waiver to release Cho's medical and counseling records. Can you tell me when you got the waiver? Who you got it ftom (mother)? \[hen you'll turn them over to the panel? And can you divulge their contents to me/

Eagerly, eagerly waiting to hear fiom you,

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To: Deans, Directors, and Department Heads (1 v From: Clara B. Cox - Director, University Publications

Subj.: Thank you cards

Larry Hincker, associate vice president for University Relations, has requested that individual departments, centers, institutes, and colleges acknowledge the gifts received as a result of the April 16 events. To make it easier to acknowledge these gifts, University Relations has produced thank-you cards that we encourage you to use.

Please contact Phyllis Olinger at [email protected] or call her between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday if you would like to receive thank-you cards for this purpose. Please tell Phyllis how many you need. We will distribute the cards on a first-come, first-served basis until the supply has been depleted.

I nanK vou.

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From: Sarah Thompson [Sarah,[email protected]] Sene Mon 2007-05-07 19t57 To: [email protected]; Osborne, Mary (Beth) Cc Kaufmann, Rachel; Joyce Nelson subid! Tuesday, May I AttacfimcnE:

Here is the schedule for Tuesday. Please change as needed.

Specialists:

9:00a-5:00p Susan Owen: 540-91 5-6472

8:45a€:00p Wanda Osbum: 540-355-1720

7.45a4'.15p Bill Gamble: 5404214408

Schedule:

8:00a{:00p Bill Gamble - Bumrss All dav

8:30a-10:30a Bill Gamble - Burruss Housekeeping Staff

9:00a-12:00p Wanda Osbum - Service Leaming Center - 201 Major Williams Hall

11:00a-1:00p Bill Gamble - Office of Senior Fellow for Resources Development - 400a Burruss

Squires:

9:00a-5:00p Susan Owen (She will go directly to Squires)

12:30p€:00p Wanda Osbum

Sarah J. Thomoson

Response Center Supervisor Crisis Care Network 2855 44th Street, SW Suite 360 Grandville, Ml 49418 p.1.888 736,0911 x 1 f. 1.616.257.3515 sai'air ll rompson@ci-j5isr.::ie.r.(:)!'rr https://weboutlook.r.t.edr.r/exchange/aroszak/Inbox/Tuesday,o/o20MayYo208.EML?Cmd=open 51812007

',:i.,hi.i4ri.. i;rajr. From: Woodard, Linda Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 11:41 PM To: Woodard, Linda; Reilly, Virginia; Jacobs, Cathy; Higdon, Rosie; Richardson, James; Ridinger, Judy; Gambill, Tony; Martin, Douglas; Poeriner, Stacey; Adams, Amy; Burton, Patricia Subject: RE: Tuesdav

Here are my telephone numbers in case you need to try to reach me tomorrow' Home 540-552-341-5 Work cell 540-357-0249 Personal ceI1 540-392-24Ls Sene from my Goodl,lnk synchronized handheld (www.good.com)

- - ---original Message----- Woodard, Linda Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 l-l-:12 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Rei1ly, Virginia; Jacobs, Cathy; Higdon, Rosie; Richardson, .fames; Ridinger, Judy; cambil-1, Tony; Martin, Douglas; Poertner, stacey, Adams, Amy; Burcon, Patricia Subj ect: Tuesday I-.,isa wilkes jusE caIled. The campus will still have police barriers at all entrances. I will go in to campus around 7 a.m. And will give a list of your names he officers on the southgate enErance and hope Chat this wj-l-l work. It's not known wheLher with pres. Bush coming if this will prevent all of us from getting on campus. In case we have to identify another place to work, we may need computer access so if you have access to a laptop bring it with you. L,j-nda Sent from my Goodlink synchronized handheld (www.good.com) From: Hincker, Larry [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 7:05 PM To: [email protected]

TIMELINE:

7:l-5 A.M. - Virginia Tech Police Departmenl (VT PD) receives a 911 cal] to respond to a dormj-tory room at West Amb1er Johnston Residence Hall. Within mj-nutes, Virginia Tech Police and Virginia Tech Rescue Squad responci to find two gunshot victims, a male and a female, inside a dormitory room within the Hal1. The iesidence hall was imrnediately secured by VT PD and students within the hall were notified and asked to remain in thej-r rooms for their safety. VT PD innediately secured the room for evidence col.Lection and began questioning dorm residents and identifying potential witnesses. In the prelirninary stages of the investigation, it was believed the deaths were an isol-ated incident, domestic in nature' Blacksburg Police Department were also on scene assisting VT PD with establishins a safetv perimeter around the residence hall and securing Washington Str'eet.

7:30 AM - Investigators were following up on leads concerning a Person of interest in re.Iation to the double homicide. Investigators from VT PD and Blacksburg PD were active.ly following up on various leads.

g:25 AM - Virginia Tech Leadership Tean, which includes the universj-ty presicient, executive vice president, and provost, assembl-ed to begin assessing the developing situation at the residence hall and determining a means of notj-fying students of the homicide.

9:00 AM - Leadership Team was briefed on the situation by VT PD Chief W.R. Flechum on the latest developments in the ongoing investigation at the residence hall-.

9:26 AtI - Virginia Tech cornmunity - all faculty and students - were notified by e-mail of the homicide investigation and scene at West Arnbl-er Johnston Residence Hall, and asked to report any suspicious activity to. The Virginia Tech Emergency/Weather Line recordings were al-so transmitted and a broadcast telephone message was made to campus phones' A press release was drafted and posted on the Virginia Tech t{ebsite.

-945 - Notice in leadership command center via our police rep of a shooting in Norris.

Of fi-cers on the scene in minutes. Doors chained shut. Officers breached lhe doors r,"irh shotguns.

There was no engagement. When offj-cers on ihe scene the shooting had stopPed.

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i.i4 From: Unirel@vLedu Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:26 AM To: Multiple recipients Subject: Shooting on campus.

A shooting incident occurred at west Amber Johnscon earlier this morning ' Police a the scene and are investigating. The university community is urged to be cautious and are asked to contact virginia Pofice if you observe anything suspicious or with information on the case' Coniact Virginia Tech Police aE 231-5411 SEav attuned to the www.vt.edu. We will posts as soon as we hawe more information'

ir. ,Lrr:!: .." ; "41i!,-rni2:. :!.-'. From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:50 AM To: Multiple recipients Subject: PLease stay put

A gunman is l-oose oD campuE. Stay in buildings unliI further notice. Stay away from all windows From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:17 AM To: Multiple recipients Subject: All Classes Canceled; Stay where you are

Virginia Tech has canceled all classes. Those on campus are asked tso remain where there are, lock their doors and stay away from windows. Persons off canpus are asked not Lo come Eo campua.

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From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April '16, 2007 10:53 AM To: Multiple recipients Subject: Second Shooting Reported; Police have one gunman in custody

In addition to an earlier shooting today in Wegt Ambler Johnston, there has been a multiple shooting with multip1e victims in Norris ltall", Police and EMS are on the scene.

Police have one shooter in cuEEody and aE part of routine police procedure, they conlinue to search for a second shooter. A11 people in university buililings are required to stay inside until further notice. A11 entrances Co campuE are closed. From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, Aprif 16, 2007 12:'16 PM To: Multiple recipients Subject: Counseling support available

Counseling is available in tshe Bowman Room in lhe Merriman Center (Part of tshe athl-etic complex) for employees who seek assiEtance following today's events. WEF ftT > /I:?O

Owczarski. Mark

From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16,200710:00 PM To: Multiple recipients Sublect: Planned Faculty / Stalf Evacuation

Faculty and staff locaEed on the Burruss HaII side of the Drillfield are asked to their office and go home imnediately. Faculty and staff located on lhe War Memorial / Eggleston Hall side of the Drillfield asked to leave Eheir offices and go home at 12:30 p.m.

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From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16,2007 10:00 PM To: Multiple recipients Subject: University closed today; classes canceled Tuesday

Virginia Tech has closed today Monday, April l-6, 20A1 . On Tuesday, April 17, classes will- be canceled. The university will remain open for adminisErative operations. There will be an addit.iona] university staEement presented Eoday at noon. A11 sEudents, faculty, and staff are reguired to st.ay where they are unEil police execute a planned evacuation. A phased closing will be in effect Eoday; further information will be forthcoming as soon as police secure the campus. Tomorrow, there will be a university convocation/ceremony at noon at Casseii coliseum. The Inn at Virginia Tech has been designated as lhe site for parents to gaEher and obtaj-n information .

..:'r4.'.*!.!+a!.''.,.'''1.*;.:e.}.- From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 12:42PM To: Multiple recipients Subject: Stiatement by President Charles W. Steger

Shooting at Virginia Tecb / Statement by President Charles w' Steger The university was struck today with a tragedy of monumenlal- proportionE. There were two Ehootj.ngs on canpus. In each caBe, there were fatalities. The university is shocked and horrified that this would befall our canq)us. I want to extend my deepest, Bincerest and most profound sympathies to tshe families of theEe victimE which include students There are 22 confirmed deathE.

We currently are in the process of notifying families of victimE. The Virginia Teeh police are Leing assisted by numerous otsher jurj.sdictions. Crime scenes are being investigated by the FBI, Uniwersity eolice, and Slate Police. We continue to t ork to identify the victims impacted by this tragedy. I cannot begin to covey my own personal senee oi loss over this senselessness of such an incomprehensibfe and heinous act The university will immediately set up counseJ-ing centers. So far center6 have been identified in Ambler Johnson aDd the Cook Counseling Center to work with our campus community and families. Iiere are some of the facts we know: At abouE 7:15 a.m. this morning a 911 cal-l came to the University Police Department concerning an event in west Amber ,Johnston HaI1. There were multiple shooting vj-ctims while in the process of investigating, about two hours 1a!er the university received reporEs of a shooting in Norris Hal-l. The police immediatsely responded. Victims have been transported to various hospitals in the immediate area in the region to receive emergency treaEment . We will proceed to contact the families of victims ae identities are avail-able. A11 classes are cancell-ed and the uniwersity is closed for Ehe remainder for the today. The university will open tomorrow at 8 a.m. but cfasses will be cancelled on Tuesday. The police are currently staging the release of people from campus buildings. Families wishing to reunite wieh the students are suggesEed to meet at the Inn a! Virginia Tech. we are making plans for a convocalion tomorrow (tuesday) a! noon at Cassell Coliseum for the university cornmunj-ty to come togetstrer to begin t,o deal v"ith the Eragedy. From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 4:31 PM To: MultiDle recipients Subject: Campus Update on VT Shootings

entrances to canPus Virginia Tech remains closed on Monday, April l-5, 200? ' -Vehicular are severely restricted to essential personnel on1y. Additional security remains on campus as the investigatj-on contj-nues. Counseling asEistance for studenls in available at Weet Ambl-er ,fohnston and McComaE HalI until 9 p.m. tonight. Students are encouraged to utilize theae services. CounseJ-ing for faculty and Btaff i-s available at the Bowman Room in the Merriman center (ath]etsic complex) . Student may also be tsogether at the OLd Dominion Ballroom at Squires Stsudent Center. The university will al,so close on Tuesday, April 1?. EsEential personal are to report for hrork. classes will be canceled. A public gathering will be held Tuesday, April 17 at CaaEell Coliseum at 2 P.m. (a time change from the originally scheduled 10 a.m. gathering). All students are urged to contact their parentE as soon as possible to l"et lhem knor,t individuals are safe. Students, f acul-ty, and staff who may have any information relaled to the incident at West Amjcer Johnston Hal1 and Norris Ha1l are encouraged to go to the Blacksburg Police Department to make statemenEs, or call 540-231-TIPP (8477) , or 23!-64!! parents wit.h concerns are agked to call the Dean of Students Office at 540-231-3787. Indj.viduals injured in the lwo shootings have been taken to area hospitals.

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https://www.fedex.com/fsmHistory/HistoryMainAction.do?method:doHistoryEntry t0t29t2007 Office ur the President 210 Burruss Hall (0131) I UVrginiaTech Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 $O 123 1 -623 1 F a\: U0 I 231 4ZO 5 E-mail: [email protected] www.vtectu October 29.2007

Ms. Liselle Vega-Cortes Urb. Luchetti3 J. Crespo St. Manati, PR 00674

Dear Ms. Vega-Cortes:

Virginia Tech and its extended university community will be forever changed by the tragic events of April 16. While we continue to hurt, we know that you have suffered more than anyone. You have lost that which is most precious - a loved one - a member of your own family.

Please again accept my most sincere condolences and sorrow for your loss, a loss that is hard for anyone to imagine or understand. Counselors tell us that recovery differs for everyone. I know not your current state, but I wish for you wisdom and peace for your personal situation.

Today, we distribute the proceeds of the memorial contributions. I know that no amount of monies will bring back a loved one and that no dollars can relieve your loss. But, please know that these funds were given to Mrginia Tech by alumni, friends, and even strangers who care deeply for all of us. People have entrusted us to do what is right and appropriate.

\Nhile there are many needs by many people, and will continue to be for some time, we felt that the best way to help the healing process, to continue down the road of recovery, is to distribute these monies to you. We leave to you how best to use them for your needs.

We thank you for sharing with us your thoughts and ideas about the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund while you struggled to cope. We trust the process is better because of that. On behalf of the Virginia Tech community, I extend to you our very best wishes. VeryLlltv sjpcerply yours, Charles W. Steger President

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-. :;..;a |....,i.kxa.tu:".- Virginia Tech Victim Assistance program Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund Revised Disbursemenrc October 29,2007 1,i,,il131'liJf;.i3ll;i[,)#ff"';Iyf:il ,,:,protoco, *:'i:y:".1:?.T:r estab,ished the process 3l]l[l"i"ffiby. the :ffiH"#:#il::ti"JFl"ti:il"*'ffr:ffi Virs in ia recn ro lfi f i;!i;531'T;:lH"[:j :^.:lll:n:, unaao;; ;', ;;: y"I?5:lffi ilTl,: I :::l ::-ry,de a. vehicie,"r" 1"""" seering t?:::;ffi il*::jlxln:rl[:yij";::;:Ti^,1il;:H';f :i?H:?,:: ;:ilff:ff ll,l3;,itTii.tltfij:Txt1 i*li:e-r#:?i;ff iJl HIy;: ff#"EJ#n: ffi IHTff*Tiffi g:H";l?:,",1'Aj;.*i:lirii,,;ffi Iffi ;,j,..l;;.:.J,I,:1i:,", il:#:;i15':;'1ffi :;li:,;_X"::1il:,ai#,:ru;:,,:::lHl:,i:"1","[f IH,?T]:T fand s:::."il?';liil,;JTff Decembe r 31, 20oz woutd ,::lfresutr i:r,*1:1ilir.::rqq;1".;fi::[:"iii"jfi:T5H';1,,in erim in"iioil;# H;:|; Between August 13' 2007,and october 15,2oo7,additionar monies have been claims have been finalized' contributed to the fund and As a result, ;;;; disbursement i. n"ing ,.a" to each quarified craimant estabrisheo in *'" protocorro," ;n'Jfl:il:x[:.1'j:?:lffiratio cr"r.ini"iions A throush E. Revised

Disbursement Classification per the Final protocol Revised per Protocol Disbursement

A. Death Claims $180,000 $208,000

Physical lnjury claims with Hospitalization $90,000 $104,000 of 10 days and nights (or more)

C. Physical Injury Claims with Hospitalization $40,000 $46,000 of 3-9 days and nights

D. Other Physical Injury Claims Not $10,000 $11,500 Addressed in A, B, or C Above OR OR Tuition and Tuition and Mandatory Mandatory Fees Fees + $1,500

E. Other Claims $10,000 $1 1,500 OR OR Tuition and Tuition and Mandatory Mandatory Fees Fees + $1,500

Revised disbursements have been processed in accordance with the process selected in each claim, i.e. electronic funds transfer or check. For those claimahts in classifications D and E who selected ruition and Mandatory Fees instead of cash payment, additionally a cash disbursement of $1,500 has been made by check. All checks have been sent to the address provided on the craim form. Attached is an accounting of all contributions to the Fund as of october 15,2007 and the revised distributions. * Authorizatron for Mrginia Tech to disburse these funds has been granted by the Governo/s Executive order 56 (2007): Hokie Spirit Memorial and Scholarship Funds Disbursement. d'.l.ILer- MEMOMNDUM

TO: Deans, Directors and Department Heads

FROM: Ken Miller, University Controller SUBJECT: Costs Related to Events of April 16,2007

As the University community endeavors to respond and recover from the tragic events and of nprif f et, many of your uhits have and will be taking on additional expenses iesponsiUifiiies aisoci"ted with these recovery efforts. The Univers.ity would like to the additional costs centrally, including costs which may.ultimately be covered has identified ""ptrt"UV?unJs nefd in the Virginia Tech Fbundation. As a result, the University ,e.orr.es to fund thesJexpenses and procedures to help your units process these transactions.

In order to facilitate this process, we have established a new fund, Banner fund 116973' in the Risk Managemeni area within Banner organization number.052545 to accumulate all expenditures, iegardless of source of funds. This funding can be accessed through the Office of Risk Management using the following procedures:

. lf your department or unit has already incurred costs related to or in response to the incident, please contact Ellen Douglas in Risk Management to transfer these costs to this new fund.

. lf your department or unit is getting ready to incur costs-related to this incident, please work with Ellen Dougias or Alene Harris in Risk Management to have ihose costs charged directly to this new fund. We have developed a new procedure allowiig these costs to be charged to this new fund using the "Shared Departmenf' feature in HokieMart.

We will have detailed information about this new HokieMart process on the Risk [l|"n"g"t"nt and Controller's Office websites located atEp:/v'rww.co.vt'ec!-u/' Our go;f i;to make this process very responsive to the needs of the campus in processing ihese financial transactions. lf you have questions regarding the use of the HokieMart goods for these transactions, or if you need othei assistance to enable the requisition of and services or transfer of iosts, the Offices of Risk Management, Purchasing, and the University Controller are ready to provide detailed assistance as needed.

please know that we are here to assist you and help deal with your concerns. ln order to make these processes work efficiently, it would be helpful if each area identiff one contact person for this work and have that person communicate with Risk Management. lf you have questions or concerns about the handling of costs related to these events' please contact the following individuals:

.. :-:r.', .i -re&'&:*'-. Office of Risk Manaoement: Abn Oougtas 231-7439 or 231-9194 or [email protected] Fred Weaver 231-7439 or weaverf@vt'edu Alene Harris 231-7439 or [email protected]

Controller's Office: Ganie Quesenberry 231-2544 or [email protected] Nancy Gruber 231-8554 or [email protected]

Purchasino: HokieMart Help Desk 23 1 -2020 or [email protected] u Smith, Patricia

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F|!m: Sarah Thompson [Sarah.Thompson@crisiscare,com] Senh Wed 2007-05-09 05:53 To: [email protected]; Osborne, Mary (Beth) Cc: carol. [email protected]; [email protected] subFct Wednesday Schedule Attachmentsr

Here is the schedule for Wednesday. Please change as needed and call Rachel or me with any questions on this schedule. Rachel or Carol will send out schedules br the following days and will be handling requests directly. Thank you very much for the opportunity to work with you during this time, it was an honor.

Specialists:

9:30a-5:00p Marilyn Hutchin s: 540-357 -21 57

8:45aS:00p Wanda Osbum: 540-355-1720

7:45a4:15p Bill Gamble: 5404214008

Schedule:

8:00a4:00p Bill Gamble - Burruss All day

10:00a-12:00p Marilyn Hutchins - Alumni Staff - Inn at VT

1 1:00a-1:00p Bill Gamble - Budget Office - 325 Burruss

Squires:

9:00a€:00p Wanda Osbum

12:30p€:00p Marilyn Hutchins

Sarah J. Thompson

Response Center Supervisor Crisis Care Network 2855 44th Street, SW Suite 360 Grandville, Ml 49418 o.1 888.736.0911 x 1 t. 1.616.257.3515 sarah.thonps,:,n @t r:',-i :.:l'e 11'"-' https://weboutlook.vt.edu/exchangelaroszakllnbox/Wednesday%20Schedule.EML?Cmd:op... 51912007 Page 1 of 1

Adams, Amy

From: Sarah Thompson lsarah.Thompson@crisiscare,com] Sent: Sun 2007-05-06 20:26 To: [email protected]; Osbome, Mary (Beth) C.r: [email protected]; Joyce Nelson Subiccft Monday, May 7 Attachments:

Here is Monday's schedule. I was unable to be on the conference call last week Friday to receive an update, but Jeff assurcd me that all information was on target with previous calls and that some HR staff were present as well.

Ruth Fielder: 540-5806300 Susan Owen: 540-915-6472 Wanda Osburn: 540-355-1720 Squires: Susan Owen 8-5 Wanda Osburn 9-6

Burruss: (Neither Charlene, nor Bill were available for Monday) Ruth Fielder 8-5

Meetings:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admissions Office - Ruth . 2:00 PM - 4:00 P14 Business Administrative Management Group - Ruth 3 :)-, Vcnt }V",*^r.. Sarah J. Thomoson Response Center Supervisor Crisis Care Network 2855 44th Street, SW Suite 360 Grandville, Ml 49418 t< ". p.1.888.736.0911x 1 f kciLt," f.1.616.257.3515 "-c P t, ,./ sarah thnmnsnn/,4. ricis.are.c!l n t ""/

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This message was sent with high importance. Adams, Amy

FtDm: Kaufmann,Rachel[[email protected]] Sent: Wed 2007 -05-09 22i52 To: [email protected] Cc: Gagnon, carol Subject: W Shmng for Thursday. May 10 Attachments:

Here is the schedule forThursday, May 10. Ifyou have any questions, please call me at 800/444-9559 ext 292560 or on my cell at 919/305-0418. Thanksl

Specialists 7:45-4:L4 p.m. Charlene Easter 4341262-2450 CCN 9a.m. -5 p.m. Kim Montgomery 540/353-6116 CCN 8:30-5:00 p.m. Wanda Osburn 540/355-1720 REACH 9-5:00 p.m, GH Vaughn REACH

Schedule;

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Charlene Easter - Burruss all day 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kim Montgomery - Squires all day 8:30-12 :00 p.m. Wanda Osburn - OIRED - Pack Building, Information sesssion, International Office 12:30-5:00 p.m. Wanda Osburn - Squires rest of afternoon 9-11; 1-3; 3-5 p.m. GH Vaughan, Andrews Information Systems Building, Information Systems Enterprise

Again, if you see anything on this list that needs to be adjusted, please call in the moming and I will make the needed adjustments. Thanks for your help and patiene with me as I attempt to respond to all the service requests.

Rachel Kaufmann.

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From: Adams, Amy fmailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:34 PM To: Kaufmann, Rachel Cc: Gagnon, Carol; Burton, Patricia; Osborne, Mary (Beth) Subject RE: Updates/check-in Importance: High

Rachel, thanks for the update on Squires availability until 6 today.

We will also need to conflrm someone for the Engineering meeting tomorrow moming (to report here at 8, for 8:30-10:30mtg in Engineering).

I also still need names from you of the counselors assigned for commencement; and we will have parking passes available for them at Squires tomorrow morning.

We will confirm specifics on needs/plans for next week's coverage of Burruss tomorrow.

I also have some further detail about the police dept needs, which would probably be easier to talk ahruf ir i3:;.ri. Thtl.: wan't h.1'.* fl\,'al'ilthinq finalized until ilr:::r;w ihauth. Page I of I

Evans, Susan

From: Norton, Bianca Sent: TuesdaY,August2S, 2007 4:44PM To: Evans, Susan Subject: Press conference Phone Bridge

Suson, f have orranged a phone bridge for your pness conference. At this time. it will be set up os hoving 20 incoming lines where listeners con coll, listen ond osk guestions. Just os lost time, the collers will hqve o number to diol, os well os o poss code. All calls will be on mute os they coll in ond when your group deternines it is time to open up for guestions, we will diol for on operotor. The operotor will monitor oll the incoming colls, osk eqch to identify themselves however you choose ( Iosked tempororily for o nome ond offiliotion but thot can be chonged) ond then come on the line to tell you thot Coller # l. nome ondoffiliotionhosoguestion. Thotcoll wouldthenbeunmutedwhileoskingtheguestion. Eachothercallerwill still hove the copocity to listen but nof interrupt ond the operotor will be oble to nonitor oll the incoming calls.

Suson. pleose let me know if this is whot your group hos in mind. It will rernoin os f hove stoted obove unless you otherwise instruct me. f om here in fhe office the rest of the ofternoon should you wish to reoch me with ony guestions or if f con be of odditionol ossistonce.

Hope you hove hod o great doyl

Bionco

Bianca Norton Conference Planning Manager The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center 901 Prices Fork Road, MC: 0104 Blacksburg, V A24061 540-23 l -8-000 - main hotel phone 540-231-0143 - direct line 540-231-0117 -fax [email protected] www. innatvirgin iatech.com

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There will be another press conference to be held next Thursday Aug 30s. lt will be held in the Holtzman Assy. Hatl again from 2:30pm - 4:00 pm. Please mark calendars accordingly dt'c//.4/-/4; .. ?aL-4t= co7/t-u--'/*%.*'t r -* V ,/--- n / Z? 4214 4'f7rf4'fu"4: ?articlpants-**l- kf --l 6't.. 1/ ., . ?a-V/V,/L%-,t- f, L'arrv Hincker ;r*e.//.fL ,*/4*{/ F /.*- ti"- dt^n steger n tS''t )charles -Sr, { nv"tt Sha /1 d* ) ri. - ''1 -noa-,aC[-atc"-J- r0 EapJ |" jEn--BryG ' r&.e+-+ 1'1ot'1 N) (p narpr, Byers - A'e'"t!'16* 1 Kay Heidbreder - Ja. t,-t' <4- (L/'to"t|O#C $wenaelt Flinchum - { zenobia,nikes '+ o0c uarr owczarski ,0 n@fury1 'r1 [\ Jay Poole - d \1,t

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From: Norton, Bianca Sent: TuesdaY,August2S, 2007 4:44PM To: Evans, Susan Subject: Press Conference Phone Bridge /&t'*tf^

5usan. f hove orronged o phone bridgefor your press conference. At this time, it will be set up os hoving 20 incoming lineswhere listeners con coll, listen ond osk guestions. Just os lost time, the collers will hove o number to diol, os well qs o poss code. All colls will be on mute os they coll in ond when your group determines it is time lo open up for questions, we will diol for on operofor. The operotor will monitor oll the inconing colls, osk eoch to identify themselves however you choose ( I osked temporarily for o nome ond offiliation but thot con be chonged) ond then come on the line to tell you thot Coller # 1, nome ond offiliotion hos o guestion. Thot coll would then be unmuted while osking the guestion. Eoch other coller will still hove the copocity to listen but not interrupt ond the operotor will be oble to monitor oll the incoming colls.

Suson. pleose let me know if this is whot your group hos in rnind. It will remoin os I hove stoted obove unless you otherwise instruct me.

f om here in the oflice the rest of the ofternoon should you wish to reoch me with ony guestions or if f con be of odditionol ossistonce.

Hope you hove hod o great doy! 6.Lsa, Bionco ,tnocfu- t<-.-t cut '9'z Bianca Norton Conference Planning Managei STz. The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center fi" , 901 Prices Fork Road, MC: 0104 Blacksburg, VA2406l [h kb 540-231-8000 - main hotel phone 1/t, ".1''^'-. 540-231-0143 - direct line 540-231-01 17 - fax fu-t c lJ.r,^-^, +Lt,.r*_ [email protected] www. innatvirgin iatech.com

8/28/2007 e^a-g;111; Nart'o,'t The Inn at virginia Tecn and $Kelton uonlerence uenler gor e,io"JFor,t Rd Btacksburg, vA 24061{00l Phons: 540-231-8000 ' Fax: $0'231{117 Page 1 of 2 POP UP Event Order: 50706 Printed 2518/2007 Account: Virginia Tech Development & University Relations Post As: Press Conlerence Contaot: Mr. Larry Hincker 1'4040 PurDose: Press Con{eronce Phone/Fax: 540-231-5396 / Addressi 31 5 Burruss Hall On-Slte: Norton Va. Tech Sales Mgr; Ms, Bianca C. Blacksburg, VA 0229 Planning Mgr: Ms. Bianca C. Norton

2:00 PM -4:00 PM Pr6ss Confe16nce

Evenl: 2:00 PM to Theater style selup Lectorn with standing microPhone Two draped and skirted tables on either side of the lectern with two chairs at each Two mics on each table beside loctern Multi box in rear center of room

Pl€ase have water on both tabias and lectertr for speaker

Plsase hav€ a stand up sign in ths Front Lobby to rsad 'Press Conterence Augwt 30, 2007' with a diredlonal anow lowards Alumnl Centor Please have second sign at elevalor directing guesls lo Alumni Centar

Pleare chsck all equlpmeflt Prlor to event

Please plac€ lwo (2) stand up slgns in tront of glass doors to Alurnnl . to lead 'No Media Access' Pleaae have Virginta T€ch logo on front of Lectem Conference Phono O $85.00 plus any applicable long dislance

Clienls will have media call in to pre-designated phone number- 20 lines will be noeded

Draoed and skirted table with two chalrs oulside Assembly Hall fot r€gistratlon

Please have Engineering cool loom at leasl ono hour prior to conter€nco start time

The room rental has been waiv€d for this event

Hot6l Representatlve Signature Event Order: 50706 Account: Virginia Tech Development & University Relations Mr. Larry Hincker Post As: Press Conference Contact Phon€/Fax: 540-231'5396/1'4040 Purpose: Press Conference On-Sll€r Address: 315 Burruss Hall Salos Ms. Bianca C. Norton Va. Tech Mgn Ptannlng Mgr: Ms. Bianca C. Norton Blacksburg, VA 0229

Method of Fayment: Departmenl Acct No: nla Speclal Acct No: n/a

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Hotel Represonlative Signatur€ From: Finney, Jack Sent: Thursday, May 24,2007 2:48 PM Tol McCoy, Lenwood Subject: FW: W Book Project

lmportance: High

Attachments: Book Project family letter.doc

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Book Project family letter.doc... Please see the Planet Bfacksburq reguest below. Sincerely' Jac k Jack W. Finney Associate Dean College of Science (04 05 ) Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 2446I Pt 540/231-66'70 F:540/231-3380 -----Original Message----- From: Plummer, Ef l-en Sent: Thursday, May I'7, 2AC i 12:48 PM To: Finney, Jack Subject: FW: VT Book Projecc Importance: High

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-----1]ri ai nr'l Moccr From: DePauw, Karen [mailto: kpdepauw@VT. EDU] SenL: Thursday, May 11 , 2001 L2:!2 PM Eastern Standard TLme To : SA_FAMI LY_CONTACTS G LI STSERV . VT . EDU Subject: Re: VT Book Project I think we should proceed cautiously on these types of projects and not just forward the letter to the families without an opinion from the university. While this might be a fine project, we need more intormation abour the project and a greater understanding of the Iimits of the responsibilities of the liaisons. I would suggest that we not forward anything to the f arnilies untif we receive word from the VT leadership. They are copied on this email-.

Karen P. DePauw, Ph. D. Vice Provost for Graduate Studies & Dean of the Graduate School Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center Dean's Suite Bl-acksburg, vA 24061 ph. 540-231-7581" fax 540-231,-1570 http: / /www. grads . vt. edu/

-----Original Message----- From: SA fami lv conl-acts Di c-,1cci.tn '.rct- rrnar' o:SA FAMILY CONTACTSGListserv.vt. edul On BehaIf Of Crosson, Tammy

d'.i;:nr.irr{tr/ijA-j-ll . -.r . .,*..:i, , , .. i. ,r'ata^' .- . . :s'*r';i n'i Sent: Thursday, May t1 , 2007 11:59 AM TO: SA EAMILY CONTACTSGLI STSERV ' VT. EDU Subject: VT Book Proj ect

Liaisons,

I was asked if f could forward this letter to all family Liaisons j-n an effort to info to the families. I have spoken with Suzanne Higgs, one of the students working on the project, and their intent is to offer all- families an opportuni-ty to add anything they wish that would represent their famify member. They are not focusing on anything negative regarding the events or towards Virginia Tech. They want this to be a posltive representation from those lnside our own conmunity. Thanks, ary T arnm\r A ar.\ e q.\n

Director of DeveJ-opnent for Student Affairs & Parents Support University Development \/i rni ni. Ta..h

(mc 0336) Blacksburg, VA 2406L (s40) 231-s1r.1

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Yankees Make Larqest Scott Tarcy: A Golfing Donation to Tech's Inspiration by Michael Trelease Memorial Fund Planet Blacksburg Staff by Anthony Della Calce May 9, 2OO7 Alumni Liaison May 24,2OA7 Just recently, Planet Blackburg talked with and documented a day in the life of one truly The New York Yankees presented Virginia Tech dedicated Virginia Tech athlete, Scott Tarcy. This with a $1 million donation to the Hokie Spirit is an individual who is beyond a doubt devoted to Memorial fund before their game against the becoming the next big thing in professional golf, Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday But the road to the pros is not an easy task for night. It was the largest single donation the this golfer. university has received for the memorial fund,

Derek Jeter, captain of the Yankees, presented Virginia Tech president Dr" Charles Steger with the check in a pre-game ceremony, Steger was accompanied on the field by Vince Houston, captain of the Virginia Tech Police Depaftment; Jason Dominczak and Matthew Johnson, members of the of the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad; and Jim Weaver, director of Virginia Tech athletics.

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Interview: Local Band, DecembeRadio, Gaining Invitation To Submit Your National Attention Narrative for the Book APRIL by Tony Upari Contributing Writer 16th Vlay 1,3,2OO7 May 3,2007

With a Grammy nomination, a Dove award, and Tired of being interviewed by reporters? Then named one of the top 10 artists to watch in interview yourself. 2005 by Billboard magazine, the band DecembeRadio from Blackburg is causing a A group of Virginia Tech students and their buzz in the music industry with its self-titled instructor are preparing a book about the events debut album. However, this success has not of April 16th. This book will feature the voices of gone to the heads of the band members. Eric numerous students, faculty and others involved in Miker, Josh Reedy, Brian Bunn and Boone the event, Daughdrill are still just four friends who love to rock out together in their garage, which is Read mor€ Comments (1) where they sat down with Planet Blacksburg | recently for an interview.

Read more I Comments (1) Hokies United to host "Hokie Comm u nity Appreciation Local author writes book Night" by Tricia Sangalang about big dreams in News Staff Writer Blacksburg May 1, 2OO7 by Suzanne Higgs Planet Blacksburg Staff Due to inclement weather, this event has Y,ay 7,2oO7 been canceled, There has been no word on a rescheduling. Amongst pages of essays are After a foftnight of carefully heartbreak, Virginia crafted Tech's students stories that have decided to take bring to life an evening to toast the feeling of the good people of the Blacksburg who have offered an community that is Blacksburg. Krisha Chachra Allo lc. Cl! .6t has written a collection of essays in the book, outpouring of "Homecoming Journals: Dreaming Big in a Small support and Town." kindness to a grieving university, The book consists of essays Chachra wrote for the Roanoke Times about experiences in "Hokie Community Appreciation Night" will feature Blacksburg. Other essays in the book include free ice cream and entertainment from various stories about growing up as a second music and step groups. Sponsored by Hokies United, the event will take place Wednesday May

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Three Hokies Drafted; Inside Info on Hokie School Supported by Justin Cates Football: Interuiew with Sports Writer Frank Beamer April 30, 2007 Ruffo by Dave This past weekend's NFL Draft saw only three Sports Writer players from Virginia Tech drafted, but once again May 2,2OO7 in the wake of the terrible events of April 16th the entire university was supported. When you think of Virginia Tech, the first thing pops into your head is football. Every fall, that Former Hokie players and first-round draft picks 56,233 maroon and orange clad fans filter into Michael Vick, Bruce Smith and DeAngelo Hall Lane Stadium cheer on their beloved Hokies to along with Tech head coach Frank Beamer were led by head coach Frank Beamer. Beamer in atbendance at Radio City Music Hall this currently ranks third among active Division I-A weekend as guests of the NFL. coaches in victories with 198 and has led the Hokies to 14 straight bowl appearances. Coach All of the ESPN anchors and the top players in Beamer recently found time in his busy spring attendance wore W lapel pins, as they became practice schedule to sit down with Planet the latest to support the Hokie Nation. Blacksburg and talk football.

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Study Abroad Memories: Hokies Win Series With Colosseo - One Colossal Eagles; Clinch Regular Landmark Season ACC Title by Brittney Asbury by Anthony Della Calce Sports Writer Executive Editor Neal Turnage and Dave Ruffo tiay 2,2OO7 Photos by April 3O,2OO7 A nearly 2,000-year- old deteriorating, decaying Stone structu re never looked as beautifully magnificent.

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Yes, the Colosseum still manages to stand in a The Virginia Tech softball team took on Boston radiant glowing glory unrivaled by any College in a three game series this past weekend. landmark in the world. The Hokies won both games on Saturday, as well as clinched the regular season ACC title, but they in Sunday's game. Read more I Comments (0) fell short

In the first game, Tech got out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the first. The bases were loaded for Kelsey Hoffman, who was able to put Concerns Raised Over the ball in play and the second baseman couldn't hold onto it, scoring Callie Rhodes, Erin Ota then Future of Norris, Memorials went on to score from third on a wild pitch, and Potential Benefits making the score 2-0. By Tricia Sangalang Read more Comments (0) News Staff Writer I April 30, 2007

Authorities quickly Baseball Ends l4-Game ACC erected a wire fence skid around by Dave Ruffo Tech' Norris Sports Writer Hall in the April 30, 2007 days after the shootings there April ro.

As if the building weren't already eerie enough, The front doors now are closed, the windows are shut, and the wire fence cas6 a dark shadow over the symbolic Hokie Stone thafs featured on many campus buildings,

Planet Blacksburg's staff described the stunned faces of the police officers and evidence technicians who came and went from the The Virginia Tech baseball team ended its 14- building in the grim hours after the brutal game ACC losing streak by taking one of three events there. It's been hvo weeks, and many games from Boston College over the weekend, state police cars are still there, parked in and around the building. The teams were forced to play a doubleheader on Saturday after Friday's game was rained out. Read more I Comments (11) Read more I Comments (0)

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To xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx

Dear xxxxxx:

We are forwarding a letter from Col. Massengill, Chairman of the Governor's Virgi"i" iech Rev-iew Panel. ln an effort to continue to protect the privacy of the fariilies, we have not released the home addresses to the Panel; thus, the need for us to forward Col. Massengill's letter.

Please let us know if you have questions or need our assistance in contacting the Review Panel should you desire to provide comments to them'

Sincerely,

Name, title (Kim, I think this could be You) Message Page I of2

McCoy, Lenwood

From: Schaenman, Phil [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2047 1:43 PM To: McCoy, Lenwood SubJecfi FW: Revised draft letter to families of VT shooting.doc

Lenwood, here is the draft letter refened to in my previous email this afternoon. . I thought you should see it so there are no surprises to the U. lt could I guess be generically addressed but Ms. Ellis wanted it particularized if possible in the first paragraph. Would "child" work in every case? Any cases where a parent is not the contact?

We exclude Cho here, that family would be contacted separately.

Col. Massengil has not release this yet so make sure you do not run with it, but prepare to do so, please.

Letter to families of VT shootins

Dear family membe.,

Speaking for all of the Virginia Tech panel members appointed by Governor Kaine to review the tragic incident of April 16fr , we wish to offer our deepest sympathy and condolences in the tragic death of your child.(insert husband, etc whatever applies depending on who receives the letter).

Our panel members have volunteered their time to investigate the events which transpired at Virginia Tech on April 16th wlth the expectation of gathering information which will help prevent such tragedies in the future on campuses across America. We are equally concerned about your specific needs as survivors of this catastropic experience and we plan to make recommendations regarding the provision of information and support to not only family members but to the Hokie community, and the rest ofthe nation.

The panel would like to offer you , as someone so directly impacted by this to event, an opportunity tospeaktousifyouchoosetodoso. Yourthoughts areessential asweattempttoconducttheworkof the panel and we hope that you will consider sharing them with us in some context. You may address the full panel in a public meeting, or meet with one or two panel members in private session. (State rules are such that meeting with more than two panel members at a time must be done in public.) Another altemative is to put comments on the website established for this purpose, at VTreviewpanel.org.

Please understand that there is absolutely no obligation to deal with the panel directly. . . Several parents have contacted individual panel members or the Governor's office wishing to meet with the panel, and we are extending this offer to all of the families..

The next public meeting will be Junel l at George Mason University in Fairfax County, Virginia..

If you wish to address the panel during the public meeting or meet with panel members or our support team in private, please contact Teresa Copping by phone at 703-351-881 I or by email at

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[email protected]. (She is part of the panel's support team.)

Also, there may arise questions as to the panel's course of action or other issues regarding the panel that you might wish to talk about. I would be glad to answer your questions should you have the need. Just ask for me through the above number and I will be in touch.

Sincerely,

Col Gerald Massengill Chairman, Governor's Virginia Tech Review Panel

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From: Hincker, Larry Sent: Monday, December 03,2OO7 4:39 PM To: O'Rourke, Kim; Poole, Jay; Heidbreder, Kay; Nash, Mary Beth Gc: Steger, Charles; Wilkes, Lisa; Smoot, Ray Subjec* RE: Maria Hixon Attachments: Hokie Memorial Fund PDF

People,

We have an issue. Based on this email discussion, I did a little research. I can find no instances where we nave spoken of a second distribution. We have articulated what will happen with monies collected from Nov 1 to Dec 31. We say that the fund will remain open until Dec 31 and any monies left in the Memorial fund will be transferred to the Scholarship fund. However, we are silent on whether there would be a second distribution after Oct. 31. The timeline in the protocol clearly states that we distribute funds on Oct 31 , but both the timeline and the protocols are silent on the uses of the monies collected from Nov 1 to Dec 31 , EXCEPT to say that the balance on Dec 31 will be transferred to the scholarship fund. All this is prelude to a piece written by Feinberg in the Virginia Law Review.

He says,

It is clearly more efricient; it is anticipated that the Hokle Fund will distribute all available proceeds to eligible claimants no later than the end of the October 2007 (the 9/11 Fund took 33 months to complete all distributions). Any additional funds which may be contributed by yearc'end will result in a second dishibution on flte s€,me basrls as the fir*. [my italics] htto://www.viroinialawreview,org/inbrief.pho?s=inbrief&o= 20-07/08/27lfeinbero pdf also attached

This is consistent with comments Jay heard from families...we don't know for a fact, but it's entirely possible that Ken told people that there would be a second distribution. I realize that none of our correspondence, news releases or protocols says that there will be another distribution, But IF the protocol is silent and IF Feinberg mentioned this in his meetings, I can see how some families have gotten the idea of another distribution.

Larry

Larry Hincker Associate Vice President Universig Relations Virginia Tech 314 Buruss Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061 540 231 5396 [email protected] Slnrginiafe*r

From: O'Rourke, Kim Sent Monday, December 03,2007 3;42 PM To: Poole, Jay; Heidbreder, Kay; Hincker, Larry; Owczarski, Mark Subjecil RE: Maria Hixon l'll answer your questions in reverse order. Yes, the Hokie Spirit Scholarship Fund will remain open after

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12131t07; there are no plans to close it. And, yes, it will be available to any student who applies and meets the criteria.

DO NOT SHARE THE FOLLOWNG INFORMATION - On December 31, 2007 , most of the money remaining in the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund will be transfened to the Hokie Spirit Scholarship Fund. However, some money will be held in reserve to cover the cost of the audit and the cost of legal fees directly associated with the tund. We should have a very good picture of how much will be needed for the audit and legal expenses by December 31 . This will all be transparent in the audit, and we will disclose it at some point prior to that, but not right now.

From: Poole, Jay SenE Monday, December 03,2W7 2:50 PM To: O'Rourke, Kim; Heidbreder, Kay; Hincker, Larry; Owczarski, Mark

Thanks. Are all the monies being received between now and the end of the month going to the Hokie Spirit Scholarship Fund? Have we said that publicly yet? Do you have a ball park guess as to how much $ might be received between now and the end of the month?

Wfl we continue to receive funds for the HSSF after 12131? And I seem to recall that is just a general scholarship fund available to any student who applies and meets the criteria or is my brain numb?

From: O'Rourke, Kim Sent: Monday, December 43,2007 2:30 PM To: Heidbreder, Kay; Poole, Jay; Hincker, Larry; Owczarski, Mark Subject RE: Maria Hixon

Kay's correct. A second distribution is NOT under consideration.

From: Heidbreder, Kay Sent: Monday, December 03,2@7 2:27 PM To: Poole, Jay; O'Rourke, Kim; Hincker, Larry; Owczarski, Mark Subject Re: Maria Hixon

The parry line is no second distribution. That was the tast word that I heard. Kay

On L2/3/O7 2:15 PM, "Poole, Jay" wrote:

Do we have a party line on this?

I can envision this becoming a story at some point in time.

From: Pettry, Pam Sen* Monday, December 03,2007 2:11 PM To: Poole, Jay Subjecil Maria Hixon

Hi Jay. Maria Hixon (wife of student in Norris) called asking if there would be a second disbursement to the students and victims families before December 31? She questioned what will happen with the money being donated now until December 31 . She asked that we call her back at 540-808-7056. Thanks - Pam Pamela H. Peftry Office of Recovery and Support

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12/3/2007 From: Cox, Shawn Sent: Monday, December A3,2007 4:17 PM To: Larry Subject: Hokie Memorial Fund PDF

Attachments: Hokie Fund PDF.pdf

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of Catastrophe: Gompensating the Victims ESSAY The Virginia Tech Victims Assistance AUGUST 27, 2OO7 Program lKenneth R. Feinberg tPDR Currently Vo!. 93, Novemb( In the wake of the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Domesticating Sole Tech, which claimed the lives Agrbements Bradford R. Clar, of thirty-two victims and by injured scores of faculty and What is Standing G students, the Virginia Tech by Eugene Kontorol School Administration The People or the S announced the creation of Georgla and Popula "The Hokie Spirit Memorial by Rancly E. Bamet Fund."1 This Fund of Not-So-Serious Thr approximately $7.5 million- Independence the result of unsolicited by Wiiliam H. Pryor, private donations from some 20,000 individuals around the Democratic Failure globe-will be distributed to Myth or Reallty? the victims and their families by James McDonala pursuant to a proposed In Bt Victims Assistance Program Recently Publ Kenneth R. Feinberg, right, wlth virginia Tech Presldent Protocol, which delineates the Charles W. Steger at a iuly 5, 2007 press conference Purposes and Effecl terms and conditions of Feinberg's appointment as administrator of announcing Mr. Response by Samur victim eligibility and levels of the Hokie Soirit Memorial Fund, compensation.- The program Deterrence, Retribu stands in sharp contrast to its well publicized predecessor, The Federal Law of Evidence September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001, enacted into law by Essay by Richard A, Congress eleven days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Alo( Stein in Funds vastly outweigh and the Pentagon." Although the differences the two Criminal Law's "Me( any similarities, there are important lessons to be drawn in contrasting the two Balancing, Harmoni compensation regimes. And in two critically important respects-the need for Accident? transparency in publicizing the programs, and providing eligible claimants Response by Michar procedural due process and the opportunity to be heard-the contrasting programs actually track one another. The Perils of Eviden Manipulation by Edwar At first glance, there are few similarities in comparing the two programs. True, Response the April 16 and September 11 attacks both resulted in traumatic deaths, physical injuries, and mental trauma. And both fueled public expressions of Compensating the \ grief, anger, and frustration by the families of the dead as well as the wounded; Catastrophe: The v the emotions surrounding the two incidents fostered a climate in which any Victims Assistance I Essay by Kenneth F discussion of reasonable compensation was guaranteed to receive a hostile quickly learned a recepticin. The drafters of 'The Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund" The Hurricane Katri Claims http://www.vhginialawreview.org/inbrief.php?s:inbrief&p=2007108/2T lfeinberg r2/3t2007 Virsinia Law Review - In Brief Page 2 of 5

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pivotal lesson from those who designed and administered the 9/11 Fund: lMorel emotion often trumps efforts at providing prompt compensation to eligible claimants, Email Updater

But it is the differences, rather than the similarities, which highlight any attempt to comDare the two Funds. loin First is the difference in the source of the two Funds. The Hokie Fund is a purely InB privately funded program, the result of private donor contributions ranging from a few dollars to approximately $1 million.a No additional contributions were Mailin received from the University (which is part of the Commonwealth of Virginia's university system). In contrast, the 9/11 Fund was a publicly funded program established by Congress without any private contributions from the airlines, the Announcements World Trade Center, or other potential defendant tortfeasors.' The Hokie Fund currently consists of approximately $7.5 million, amounts received by the Note Workshop Anr University from private donors up to and including August t5,2007i the 9/11 Fund had no liquidated fixed amount of any type, nor were there any funds September 2007 N( appropriated by Congress for distribution to eligible claimants. Instead, the Announcement Special Master of the 9/11 Fund was simply authcirized to spend whatever he deemed necessary in order to implement the statutory mandate. Ultimately, the New Member Annor 9/11 Fund distributed over $7 billion to some 5,300 eligible claimants;" it is payment fewer expected that the Hokie Fund will authorize of the $7.5 million to IMore] than 150 families and individuals who suffered death and injuries on April 16. (The Fund will remain open until December 3I,2OO7, to receive any additional Quick Links contributions, which will then be distributed to eligible claimants on the same basis as the existing funds.) Submft to In Brief

There is also a second critical distinction involved in the establishment of the Forthcoming two programs. The 9/11 Fund required all eligible claimants, as a condition of participating in the Fund, to waive their right to litigate against any and all Archive potential domestic tortfeasors (for example, the airlines, World Trade Center, Port Authority of New York and New Jers€y, Mass Port, the airline security guard Subscriptions companies, the manufacturers of the airplanes involved in the attacks, etc.).' An express purpose of Congress in establishing the 9/11 Fund was to diveft Advertisements claimants out of the civil justice system and into a legislatively created, no-fault no requirement; administrative compensation scheme. The Hokie Fund has such Customer Service because the fund is the result of purely private donations, no terms and conditions pertaining to access to the cou rts accompany claimant eligibility. Policy Eligible families and victims can participate without waiving their right to sue .Short-Article Virginia Tech or any other potential defendant.s Masthead

There are also critical differences between the two Funds when it comes to the Contact Informat rufes governing distribution of Fund proceeds. The 9/11 Fund was a unique hybrid of both tort and workers compensation no-fault principles.- The Fund's Virginia Law Revieu Special Master was required by statute to calculate economic loss, pain and 580 Massie Road €uffering, and emotional distress in processing each individual application, a Charlottesvllle, VA ; clear reference to basic tort law, At the same time, however, the law required Phone: 434-924-30 him deduct collateral sources income from his final calculations (clearly not to of Fax: 434-982-2818 a tort concept). In sum, one size did not fit all; each eligible claimant received a E-Mall: lawrev@vir( different amount ol 9/Ll Fund compensation. And the Special Master had wide- ranging discretion to adjust final awards as he deemed appropriate. Contact a staff mer

This is not the case with the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. Distancing itself far from the tort principles that guide access to our civil justice system, the Fund avoids the practical and philosophical problems associated with individual

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calculations. Instead, it calls for flat payments of $180,000 to each of the thirty- two families who lost a loved one on April 16.10 There is no attempt to make value distinctions among the dead. And, although there are varying payments when it comes to the approximately thirty individuals who were physically injured on April 16, these paymenG are tied directly to the number of days of hospitalization required by the injured. Hospitalization becomes an objective measure of payment-students and faculty hospitalized for more than three days but fewer than ten days receive a flat payment of $40,000, plus free tuition; the two students hospitalized for more than ten days receive $90,000 each and free tuition. The Fund Administrator has no discretion to vary this payment schedule,11

The two Funds also differ when it comes to eligibility for psychological trauma without accompanying traumatic physical injury. The 9/11 Fund made all such claimants ineligible; the Special Master did not compensate for mental trauma without accompanying physical injury. The Hokie Fund takes a different tack when it comes to the approximately thirty-five faculty and students who were in Norris Hall, the scene of the shootings, on April 16 but managed through luck or good fortune to escape death or physical injury. These claimants are eligible to receive free tuition at Virginia Tech until they successfully complete their planned study or (at the claimant's sole discretion) $10,000, the cash equivalent of a yeart in-state tuition.12 All other campus observers of the tragedy who now claim psychological trauma, but who were not physically in Norris Hall on April 16, will receive free psychological counseling at the Virginia Tech Counseling Center.

Both the 9/11 Fund and the Hokie Fund are, however, similar in two critically important respects-the need to promote transparency in the promulgation and dissemination of the two Funds'terms and conditions, and the right of any claimant to seek a confidential hearing with Fund Administrators before submitting a claim. These two principles of transparency and due process lie at the heart of the two Funds and reflect a recognition that accountability and the opportunity to be heard are essential features of any successful effort to compensate blameless victims and families.

As for the issue of transparency, the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, like the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, was first governed by a proposed interim set of terms and conditions, which were not final but sought family and victim input before the final eligibility and compensation rules were fixed' The Fund Administrator invited comment concerning proposed Fund regulations and met with all interested parties to discuss eligibility criteria, the level of funding for different types of claims, and due process procedures. Following these series of meetings in Blacksburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Washington, and Trenton, New Jersey, a Final Protocol was issued on August L5,2007.

In addition, the Hokie Fund (like the 9/11 Fund) calls for a private, confidential hearing for any eligible family or victim who makes such a reguest.t3 Thit hearing will be conducted under oath and will be transcribed. The claimant can be accompanied by a lawyer, a tax advisor, an accountant, or anybody else the claimant deems appropriate. The hearing will permit any claimant to memorialize on the record thoughts and memories concerning a loved one or one's attempt to cope with loss or current injuries. It is obvious, however, with fixed amounts being predetermined and no discretion being afforded the Fund Administrator in the calculation of individual awards, that requested hearings will not include any discussion of adjusting compensation (a major purpose of the 9/11 Fund hearings). Neveftheless, the opportunity to be heard-to vent

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about life's unfairness and comment about loss, memory, the future, and any other topic-should not be underestimated in providing claimants an outlet to express their thoughts (and, perhaps, discourage lawsuits against the University and other potential defendants).

What lessons are learned from an analysis of these two Funds? First, the Hokie Fund-unlike the 9/11 Fund-can correctly be viewed as a rather conventional attempt to provide prompt and fixed private compensation to eligible victims. unlike the 9/11 Fund's hybrid tort/workers compensation approach, with its requirement that all claimants waive their right to litigate against potential tortfeasors, the Hokie Fund is more mainstream, offering families and victims an opportunity to participate without any preconditions. Nor are Fund Administrators of the Hokie Fund permitted to exercise discretion in the calculation of individual payments; unlike the 9/11 Fund, tort concepts of economic and noneconomic loss are absent. A published compensation matrix, grounded in objective variables of loss, hospitalization and location, offer each individual claimant an advance preview of what compensation can be anticipated. In this sense, it can be argued that the Hokie Fund is superior to the 9/11 Fund in providing each individual claimant a clear indication of each award,14 It is clearly more efficient; it is anticipated that the Hokie Fund will distribute all available proceeds to eligible claimants no later than the end of the October 2OO7 (the 9/11 Fund took 33 months to complete all distributions). Any additional funds which may be contributed by years'end will result in a second distribution on the same basis as the first.

But the most important aspect of the Hokie Fund is, again, the recognition of the wisdom of transparency and due process in distributing compensation to victims of catastrophe. The Hokie Fund is the.latest compensation scheme to build upon the value of due process in encouraging grieving families and victims to participate in a purely voluntary prog.urn.15 It remains to be seen how many eligible claimants will take advantage of this opportunity to be heard, especially since the hearings will have no impact in the calculation of compensation. Even if compensation were an issue at the hearings, it is by no means apparent that all claimants would take advantage of the opportunity to be heard. After all, approximately half of all 9/11 Fund applicants decided not to reguest a hearing, even though the calculation of individual awards could be adjusted based upon testimony at such hearings.16 Many claimants, whether the victims of 9/II or April 16, grieve in private.

It would also be of interest to analyze whether the establishment and fair administration of The Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund will short-circuit what might otherwise be a volume of protracted lawsuits directed at the University and other potential defendants. Voluntary participation in the 9/11 Fund was virtually complete; some ninety-seven percent of all eligible claimants decided to enter the Fund, thereby waiving their right to litigate." Today, there are fewerthan one hundred 9/11 death claims being litigated in federal court in New York City. Although the Hokie Fund does not raise the same civil justice policy issues as the 9,/11 Fund, it will be viewed with great interest concerning its impact on likely future tort litigation.

Suggested Citation: Kenneth R, Feinberg, Compensating the Victims of Catastrophe: The Virginia Tech Victims Assistance Program,93 Va. L. Rev. In Brief 165 (2OO7), http ://www.virg inialawreview.orglinbrief/20 07 / O8/ 27 lfeinberg. pdf'

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From: McCoY' Lenwood Sent: ThursdaY, June 21, 2007 11:02 AM To: Ridgwell, Diana Subiect: RE: Article for About Campus

This|ookfinetome....proceed.Thanksforkeepingmeinformed.

From: Ridgwell, Diana Sen$ ThursdaY, June 21, 2007 10:02 AM To: McCoY, Lenwood Subject RE: Afticle for About CamPus journal' is a "reflections" kind of publication- not a research Here is my draft. Remember that ABOUR CAMPUS and *h"t *" leained from our work with them' From were asked to discuss now our omce assisted stuolnii We relatinq to "focus on what you know" you provioeol ji;il!31; th"t;ine rrts wiiiinlo the the information "ii"goriet feelis questionable,.please let me and does not hit on any ot tib';si!-ei ci"al' topics. r y;:;;;;itninl-n"ivou some fe6dback by Friday morning, that would be know and l will be glad to revise. lf you could prease givJm; great. Thanks. Diana

Diana M. Ridgwell, Ph. D. Director of Student DeveloPment College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences 232 Wallace Hall Virginia Tech [email protected] | €54 FFtuoe nJ a p po i ntments cal : 540-23'l I Others call: 540-231 -857 7

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Fromr Mccoy, Lenwood Sent: Wed 612012007 7:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject Article for About CamPus from Hincker' lt is the best Here is the memo that went out to the academic council, deans, and vp's lrgrw before it is submitted and l'll ;;-fu;il | il otter it tttir p6i.t. n"lt" tend me a draft of your article review and give You comments.

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6t2112007 il In the Wake of Tragedy: Learning from Reactions By: Diana Ridgwell, Virginia Tech

I was not on campus on April 16,2007, and as I sat glued to the television, all I could think about were "my students". When I first came to Virginia Tech years ago, I realized that this was a sentiment shared by administrators, faculty, and staff. There is a sense of the familial stucture here with a deep caring and sense of responsibility for the well- being of our students at every corner you turn. As a member of an Undergraduate Academic Affairs Ofifrce at Virginia Tech and an instructor, I had the unique opportunity to be a part of an administrative unit working to help students get through the weeks following 4-16. When tragedies such as this happen, we hope that we can leam as much as possible to inform us for the future.

This process began for me just hours after the news broke as I sat with the television going in the background and my laptop in front of me. For me, like the students, the emails from campus and students were my "connection" to what was going on. I began to get frantic emails from students in the class I was teaching that semester. "How will we complete the assignments?", "What should we do about the events that were canceled this week that we needed to do for class?" I was baffled by these emails and quickly sent a note telling the class that I did not want them to worry about the class right now and that I would address it later. "For now, you should concentrate on yourselves, your friends and families," I told them. Then, a young woman sent an email that explained that she knew she "shouldn't be thinking about classes and assignments at this time", but that was'all she knew how to do at this point". She "needed to get her mind offof what happened and away from the television".

What I learned from all of this conespondence with students by email, and in person as we retumed to campus later that week, was that the concep that everyone handles grief and tragedy differently is a gross understatement. The University did exactly what it should, gave students choices in terms of academics, gave them numerous outlets for their grief, provided counseling services, and more, but when it came down to it, there was nothing that would handle all of the situations that we would face as we returned. During the weeks after April 16, in working with students and listening to comnents from colleagues, a few issues came to my attention regarding the decision making process students were going through relating to academics. This information did not come from any structured data but is based on my reflections of the interactions and conversations I had durins that time.

Student level or class makes a difference in their reactions and how they approach academic matters after a tragedy. Providing numerous choices for students comoleting the academic year was necessary. For many, it provided the sense of control over their environment and their lives; control that they had lost followins April 16. For others, it gave them that something else to think about that they needed as they pondered &q many options and what was best for them. For_others, the choices were overwhelming. For instance freshmen and sophomore level students seemed to make much faster decisions regarding their choices. Being so early in their academic experiences, they may have felt that the impact ofa wrong decision would not be great and therefore thgl did not need to put as much time into the process. They were also the most likely to have obeyed parent's wishes to retum home and thus made choices more on a whim rather than by talking to professors and advisors in more depth. These will most likely be the students who return in the fall and come to us realizing that their decision-making skills during this time were not good. Balanced by the realitv of policies about deadlines and procedures, we will have to consider that some students may not have been able to make good decisions at this time.

For juniors, the decisions seemed easier. Having a well established support system of friends and professors, and more general knowledge ofthe outcomes oftheir choices, they seemed to be making clearer decisions.

For many seniors however, the choices were painstaking. One young man came to my office and said "I don't want to just take the grade. I want to finish the work. I worked hard for four years and I am not going to quit now." Another student asked me "How will graduate schools look upon these choices? Will they think we took the easy way out? I don't want to hurt my chances of getting into a top school because of this so I will take the exams and hope for the best". Seniors were also dealing with another burden, the fact that these were their last memories of an institution they had grown to love. "The younger students still have time to make new memories but we don't- this is it for us" one student expressed. I encouraged those expressing this sentiment to come back as alums and make new memories or to focus on all the great ones before this event and hopefully they wi1l.

Although I work in Undergraduate Academic Affairs, I want to be sure and mention graduate students. For me, m.y teaching assistant, a graduate student, was key to helping enter grades and making the class run smoothly. As I contemplated how I was going to figure out tentative grades as of April I 6 based on the percentage of work completed by each individual student at that time (I had assignments that students could turn in at varying times), I realized that my teaching assistant was a student as well and should be afforded the same accommodations that others were being given. On top of that, she was a trained counselor, and I knew that the Universitv needed her at this time. Although she wanted to continue her responsibilities for me, I told her to do what she needed to do and I would handle the class. It was not easy without her and I stayed up long nights getting it all done but it was very important that I recognize her_gga student also and that she had her own grieving to do. I knew that for her, helping others would be her therapy just as it was for me.

Another thing that I learned was that we should look to the ways that we ourselves cope with crisis in order to help students. What we can learn from our own behavior just might help us understand how students reactto academics after a crisis. For instance, as I contemplated how to continue with class, I realized that I could not concentrate on any one task and found myselfjumping from emails, to meeting with students, to talking with colleagues. I thought to myself, "l can't even focus, how can I expect my students ro come to class and focus?" From other administrators, faculty, and staff, I heard many

' .'. 'rii;dt:d*i!. .-!*'.,.*1.- things like "I haven't been able to eat. I haven't slept much in days. I can't concentate on anything. I don't know where to start when I come to work." If we take a look at our own reactions to crisis, even as hained professional!, we can get a good idea of some of the things that students are experiencing as well. While we want to stand true to academic rigor, we must know tlat if we could not handle taking a test at this time, our students cannot either. For me, a coping stategy was to get involved and work with my students on a memorial project. Students have told me that these are the things that helped them to cope. In addition, for me, I wanted to come to come back to campus immediately and be around those who could relate to what I was going through. Many students told me the same thing; "My parents wanted me to come home and it was okay for a day or two, but then I just really wanted to get back here and be with people that understood how I felt."

Just a few weeks later, at graduation, I had the proud honor of leading students from my college into the stadium and sitting with them. I could tell that they wanted to smile and they wanted to be excited but it was hard. A young man said to me "I want to be happy about graduating but I feel guilty." I told him that it was okay to be happy and that he should be proud of his accomplishments, but that I understood what he meant. I too felt myself tom between the elation that I usually have seeing students I have worked with in their caps and gowns and the sadness that I felt as I looked to where the families of the victims were seated. At the end, wheir the speakers were done, the families of the victims walked right past the side where we sat and I watched in pride as all my students rose, clapped and wept as the families walked by. I could not have been more proud at that moment. They had put aside their wants and needs for tlte ceremony and realized that for them, there would be other accomplishments in life, but for these families, the memory of this ceremony was what they would have.

As an office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, we helped students to cope with the tragedy by listening to them when they wanted to talk, by serving as a source gf informatioq by staying in close communication with Department Heads and assisting our faculty, staff, students and parents in anyway that we could. What I think we should take away from this is that even with the best intentions, we have to predict and know that the choices we give students dwing tragedies will be handled in different ways depending on their own coping strategies, their level of previous engagement with the university, their academic level, and many other factors. For some things, there are no policies, procedwes or deadlines to follow which is hard for educational institutions where these same managerial strategies are what make things run effectively and efficiently. We will have to continue to problem solve in terms of academic issues relating to this event for many semesters and perhaps years to come and we have to know that and expect it. We should look to ourselves and how we react to situations and apply that to how we decide to run things administratively and in the classroom. If we have not been eating, sleeping, and cannot concentrate, most likely our students are experiencing the same things. We rely heavily on our graduate assistants to help with classroom management activities, but have to remember that they are students too.

As scholars and educational administrators we have a mission and duty to educate students. We are accustomed to policies and procedures that help to guide our work and foregoing them is hard but necessary in these situations. We realize.d that this experience, in all its horor, was a tremendous leaming experience for all of us. Our students will sraduate having dealt with something that most people never have to think about. Not just in times like these; but in general, these events should lead us to reconsider the classroom approach to learning as we continue to explore the educational value oflife experiences. Facultv. administrators, and staff, have learned and used crisis management skills that will forever be a part of our work Eglmeaningfrrl learning to occur, there has to be reflection, so in the coming months and years, whether on their own, with student organizations, or in a class environment we should make opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and administrators to connect the feelings, emotions, coping skills, and lessonslearnedjglhig-Egggdy, with the functions of our daily lives. This is how we will continue our work and honor those lives lost on April 16, 2007. Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 15:36:51 -0400 From: [email protected] Subject: Policy Memorandum from President Charles Steger To: Multiple recipients

Presidential Policy Memorandum No. 241

TO: All Virginia Tech Employees

FROM: Charles W. Steger

DATE: May 16, 2007

SI-IBJECT: Handling Information Requests About Events of April 16,2007

Approvedby the President: May 16,2007 Effective Date: Immediately Expiration Date: Indefinite - to be determined

As you know, Govemor Kaine has appointed an independent Virginia Tech Review Panel ("the Massengill Panel") to review the events of April 16 and the surrounding circumstances. The Panel has retained the assistance of a private consulting company, TriData Corporation, in conducting the review.

As I stated in my comments to the Panel last week in Richmond, the university will provide all information requested to assure a comprehensive review. To accomplish this, your assistance is needed.

In order to ensure an orderly and complete response to requests for itormationfrom the Panel, I hatte appointed Lenwood McCoy to serve as the university's liaisonwith the Panel.Mr. McCoy is a very experienced retired employee who is highly respected and very knowledgeable about the university. Mr. McCoy will clear and coordinate all responses to requests for information relative to the events of April 16, including those that originate from individuals or groups other than the Panel.

Most requests to you or your unit for information about the events of April 16 will come from Mr. McCoy, and you should respond fully to his requests. However, if you receive a requ€st from elsewhere, do not respond directly rather, forward the request to Mr. McCoy. You may contact Mr. McCoy at [email protected] or 540-231-0066. There are to be no exceptions to this process.

As you can well appreciate, there are a numb€r of federal and state laws, as well as other legal considerations, associated with what information the university can provide and under what circumstances. Regrettably, we expect that there will also be individuals pretending to be associated with the review who may attempt to get information from you. Mr. McCoy can ensure that the university complies with applicable laws relative to the release of information and can also veriff the identities of those making legitimate requests.

Finally, I want to advise you of three internal working groups that I have established to help us determine what steps the university can take to lessen the risk of such tragedies in the future. They are:

Telecommunications

Infrastructure - locking systems, surveillance, etc'

Interface between Counseling, Judicial Affairs, Academic Affairs, and the legal system.

Let me reiterate that Mr. McCoy will clear and coordinate all responses to requests for information relative to the events of April 16, including those that originate from these working groups, the Panel, or any other individuals or groups.

Further, let me also take this opportunity to remind you that:

All requests for information made under the Freedom of Information laws should be referred immediately to University Legal Counsel: Kay Heidbreder, [email protected],23l-6293 .

As standard practice, all media requests for information should continue to be referred to University Relations: Larry Hincker (Hincker@vt. edu,23l-5396) or Mark Owczarski (maaw czar @vt. edu, 23 1 - 5 223).

Most importantly, thank you for your assistance and support during these difficult times. Page I of2

McGoy, Lenwood

From: Hincker, Larry Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:19 AM To: McOoy, Lenwood Cc: Flinchum, Wendell; Stith, Randall Subject RE: June 20 interviews meeting at VA Tech

Lenwood,

Here's the rundown. Randy Stith will provide to you images of:

Campus aerials Ambler Johnston Dorm Norris Hall Exterior including the second floor of the west wing. Randy, have photogs take pictures showing second floor windows. Loudspeakers - randy, you'll need to capture one of those also. I have no idea where they are. Photos of Harper Hall, exterior

The police will need to provide, if they are willing, images of : Cho's room The Norris Hall classroom

We have no images of Cho.

I will send to you the floor plans of Norris. Please ensure w Mr Hyatt his approval. I don't think he'll have a problem, but just in case, I'd clear that one. lndeed, my current plan is to provide to the media, if requested.

l'd recommend against images of the victims. We've memorialized them in several publications. I don't know if we have blanket permission to reproduce. I got permission from each family for our remembrance publications. I don't plan on going back and asking again.

Larry Hincker Associate Vice President University Relations Virginia Tech 314 Bunuss Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061 540 231 5396 [email protected] WVuq#ilectr

From: McCoy, Lenwood [mailto: [email protected] u] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 9:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject FW: June 20 interviews meeting at VA Tech

Larry see note from Phil Schaenman below. Please respond directly to Phil (with a copy to me) regarding photos for the final report. I've got a personal opinion about some of the pictures, but l'll leave the university's response to you. Thanks.

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From: Schaenman, Phil Imailto:[email protected]] Sene Saturday, June 02, 2007 11:52 AM To: McCoy, Lenwood Cc: Stambaugh, Hollis; Gerald Massengill Subject: June 20 interviews meeting at VA Tech

Hi Lenwood,

For the meetings on security and messaging systems, two panel members, Dr. Davies and Dr. Depue will be attending.

For the police, two panel members, Dr. Depue and Col Massengill will attend. lwill be at both.

We need two hours at least for the first meting and one and half hours for the second. Perhaps before and after lunch... Dr. Depue will come the evening before and stay overnight. Dr. Davies and Col. Massengill probably will drive.

Please arrange the specific times and places, and let us know. You know my llight schedute These are private meetings, not panel meetings and not open.

Photos-Thinking ahead, we need some photos for the final report. An aerial view to show the size of the campus, e)derior pictures of the dormitory and Nonis Hall, outdoor loudspeakers in place, a schematic of the relevant buildings including where Cho lived, and at least schematics of the classrooms and dormitory room where the incidents took place. Pictures of the actual rooms or rooms the same size as the actual incident rooms would be useful if not considered still sensitive to the parents. A picture of the windows from which students escaped from the outside would also be good.

Addf any other pictures you think useful.

We also should have a picture of Cho. Might use the one that has been in the media with the gun.

\Mat do you think about including or not including pictures of the deceased victims, which we have?

Phil

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From: Schaenman,Phil[[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 05,2007 3:34 PM To: McGoy, Lenwood Subject: RE: MeeUngs for June 20th

Lenwood- We will also be meeting at 3:45Pm on June 20 with Lynn Nystrom, Media Director, School of Engineering in her office 225 Durham Hall, and possibly one or two others who were on the third floor at the time of the shootings. I spoke to her by phone today and she is worth hearing. We received a letter from her that cc'ed you.

Phil

From: McCoy, Lenwood fmailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 11:48 AM Tor Schaenman, Phil Cc: Hyatt, James; Blythe, Eru; Flinchum, Wendell; Stump, Shannon Subject: Meetings for June 20th

The meetings for June 20th are set:

1. Meeting with Exec VP Jim Hyatt and VP Erv Blythe will be at 10:15 in the President's Board Room, 210 Burruss Hall

2. Meeting with Chief Wendell Flinchum will be at 1:30 also in the President's Board Room, 210 Burruss Hall l'll send you detailed instructions later on how to find the building, parking, etc.

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From: Hincker, Larry Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:25 AM Tol McCoy, Lenwood Subject RE: June 20 interviews meeting at VA Tech

Cripes. . . I got all the news I can handle..

Larry Hincker Associate Vice President Universig Relations Virginia Tech 314 Bunuss Hall Blacksburg, VA.24061 540 231 5396 [email protected] '&v,ry#.*

From: Mccoy, Lenwood Sent Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:21 AM To: Hincker, Larry Subjecil RE: June 20 interviews meeting at VA Tech

Sounds good...... |'m going to give you a call with some more "news."

From: Hincker, Larry Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:19 AM To: McCoy, Lenwood Cc: Flinchurn, Wendell; SUth, Randall Subject: RE: June 20 interviews meeting at VA Tech

Lenwood,

Here's the rundown. Randy Stith will provide to you images of:

Camous aerials Ambler Johnston Dorm Norris Hall Exterior including the second floor of the west wing. Randy, have photogs take pictures showing second floor windows. Loudspeakers - randy, you'll need to capture one of those also. I have no idea where they are. Photos of Harper Hall, exterior

The police will need to provide, if they are willing, images of : Cho's room The Norris Hall classrooms

We have no images of Cho.

I will send to you the floor plans of Norris. Please ensure w Mr Hyatt his approval. I don't think he'll have a problem, but just in case, l'd clear that one. Indeed, my current plan is to provide to the media, if requested.

6/st2007 Page 2 of3

I'd recommend against images of the victims. We've memorialized them in several publications. I don't knoiv if we have blanket permission to reproduce. I got permission from each family for our remembrance publications. I don't plan on going back and asking again.

Larry Hincker Associate Vice President University Relations Virginia Tech 314 Burruss Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061 540 231 5396 hincke(@v!.edu WVsniatectr

From: McCoy, Lenwood [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 04,2007 9:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject FW: June 20 interviews meeting at VA Tech

Larry see note from Phil Schaenman below. Please respond directly to Phil (with a copy to me) regarding photos for the final report. I've got a personal opinion about some of the pictures, but l'll leave the university's response to you. Thanks.

From: Schaenman, Phil Imailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 11:52 AM To: McCoy, Lenwood Cc Stambaugh, Hollis; Gerald Massengill Subject June 20 interviews meeting at VA Tech

Hi Lenwood,

For the meetings on security and messaging systems, two panel members, Dr. Davies and Dr. Depue will be attending.

For the police, two panel members, Dr. Depue and Col Massengill will attend.

I will be at both.

We need two hours at least for the first meting and one and half hours for the second. Perhaps before and after lunch... Dr. Depue will come the evening before and stiay ovemight. Dr. Davies and Col. Massengill probably will drive.

Please anange the specific times and places, and let us know. You know my flight schedule These are private meetings, not panel meetings and not open.

Photos-Thinking ahead, we need some photos for the final report. An aerial view to show the size of the campus, exterior pictures of the dormitory and Norris Hall, outdoor loudspeakers in place, a schematic of the relevant buildings including where Cho lived, and at least schematics of the classrooms and dormitory room where the incidents took place. Pictures of the actual rooms or rooms the same size as the actual incident rooms would be useful if not considered still sensitive to the parents. A picture of the windows from which students escaped from the outside would also be good.

Addf any other pictures you think useful.

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We also should have a picture of Cho. Might use the one that has been in the media with the gun.

What do you think about including or not including pictures of the deceased victims, which we have?

Phil

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From: Wilkes, Lisa Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 9:20 AM To: McCoy, Lenwood Cc: Hincker, Larry; O'Rourke, Kim Subject: FW: Information for the Panel

Lenwood, PleaEe see my comments listed below. I hope this clarifies.

Thanks, Lisa

From: Mcf.oy, Lenwood Senb Wednesday, June 06,2007 11:34 AM To: Wilkes, Usa Subject: Information for the Panel

Dr. Cohen, TriData staff person, called this morning. He and Dr. Marcus head up the subgroup for reviewing the EMS response. He has a few questions and I need help to know how to respond...or who I should refer him to for answers. Here are the questions:

1. What components of our Emergency Plan were implemented during the emergency? (was there an Emergency Operations Center established, etc.) I've already told him that the Board room was the central location where all decisions were made, but he still has a vision of a "centef'where the lncident Commander would operate from. I'm not that familiar with the Plan but you probably know all the components he is talking about???? The lncident Commander, the Chief of Police, was in the President's Board Room, as a member of the President's Policy Group afier the initial crisis. During the actual Norris activity, he remained with his unit. Along with the Chief of Police, Col Flaretty was also present for the briefings that occurred with the President's Policy Group. The President's Board Room really was the Center of Operations with communications via cell phone, land line, e-mail, and web for the first 36 hours.

2. lf no EOC was opened, is there a spot on campus that would permit should a center? For example, does the Police Station provide space where an EOC could be located? Our Emergency Plan does specifu places on campus for EOCs. Please see page 11 of the plan. One of those listed is Burruss Hall, where the President convened the Policy Group on April 16.

3, He understand the Policy Group made the decisions, but he would like to know how the decisions (especially EMS and Police) got communicated to the proper people. I told him my understanding was that it was through the Resource Group, but he needs an explanation on how that was handled. He is not as much interested in the PR announcements as he is in how emergency-related messages were conveyed to the proper individuals. Since the Chief of Police was a part of the President's Policy Group, he received his direction directly as part of the group. During the actual event, the established protocols for the EMS and Police were followed.

I have an email address and a phone # if you would like to talk with him. He implied he would

6t7t2007 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11 Policy Group Meeting Location: President's Board Room From: Hyatt, James Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 10:1 3 AM To: McCoy, Heidi Gc: Stump, Shannon Subject: FW: Worksheetfor Ranking Recommendations - RESPONSE NEEDED OCTOBER 11 lmportance: High

FYI ORICINAL

From: O'Rourke, Kim Sent: Friday, October 05,2007 10:00 AM To: Benson, Richard; 'Gerhardt Schurig'; Hitchingham, Eileen; Davis, Jack; O , ---l ,s.,,y, InlKe; Chang, LaY Dooley, John; Flanagan, Nam; Quisenberry, Sharron; Sorensen, Richard; Blythe, Erv; Bohland, Jim; DePauw, Karen; elizabeih; Ford, David; Hikes, Zenobia; Hyatt, James; McDonald, Kevin; McNamee, Mark; O'Rourke, Kim; Shelton' M. Dwight; 'bhenyood Wilson'; 'Tom Tllar'; Walters, Robert; Heidbreder, Kay; Byers, Ralph; Hincker, Larry; Wilkes, Lisa; Flinchum, Wendell; Smoot Ray; Redican, Kerry; Poole, Jay Cc: Stewart, Jeb; Corvin, Thim; C-ohen, Alicia; Harness, J. Michael; Daniel, Maftin Subject WorKheet for Ranking Recommendations - RESPONSE NEEDED OCTOBER 11 Impotancet High

TO: Members of the Policy Group and/or Academic Council

A packet of materials was distributed at yesterday's Academic Council meeting consisting of the W Action plin (Open Session), which included a summary of all recommendations from the Virginia Tech Review Panel Repoit and the three intemal review reports. These recommendations were grouped by category; the categories are refened to as "Action ltems." (NOTE: The packet of materials is being sent to those Policy Group members who are not on Academic Council.)

INSTRUCTIONS: Please review all of the recommendations and then complete the simple worksheet that is attached. For each recommendation, you are asked to check ONE box either Priority One, Priority Two, or lower priority. The recommendations are listed on the worksheet in exactly the same order as they appear in your packet"of materials. The recommendation numbers on the worksheet correspond to the "source location' numbers in your packet of materials. lf you p a member of the Policy Group, please brlng your completed worksheet to the next meeting' wtrlctr witl occur on Thursay, October 11, at 4:00 p.m. in the President's Board Room' lf you ryla member of the Policy Group, please sond your completed worksheet to Jeb Stewart leiectr6-nlcatly or hard copy) so that he receives it by the morning of October 11. Jeb has agreed to serve as Project Coordinator for this review process'

Jeb's contact information is: 1700 Kraft Drive, Suite 2000 Mail Code 0169 231-2134 or 231-4227 [email protected]

NOTE: lf you did not attend aRd did not send a substitute, your packet is being sent to you.

I please pass the packet of materials on to lf vou attended the Academic council meeting in place of someone, thit oerson so he/she can complete the worksheet' input to this process is very lf you have any questions about the worksheet, please contact me. Your important. Think you for your prompt response and cooperation'

Kim

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From: McCoy, Lenwood Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 7:36 AM To: Hyatt, James Subject: RE: Information for Tri-Data (the company supporting the W Review Panel)

Thanks, Jim, l'll be talking to him today and l'll explain where we are in the process. l'll also get the info from Judy on the text messaging system. l'll copy you on everything so you will know what l've shared with them.

Keep both hands on the wheel!!!!!

From: Hyatt, James Sent: Wed 512312007 5:15 AM To: Mdoy, Lenwood Cc: Mdoy, Heidi; Steger, Charles; McNamee, Mark Subject: RE: Information for Tri-Data (the company supporting the W Review Panel)

Lenwood As a follow-up to our conversation while I am the lead administrator on security initiatives the subject matter experts on item a and b of Phil's inquiry are Judy Lilly and Larry Hinker. On item c it. Is probably Jim McCoy.

If Phil is inteested in an overview of immediate steps and actions we are considering then I can certainly provide a briefing on these topics.

Jim

James A. Hyatt Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

---Original Message----- Frorn: McCoy, Lenwood Sent: Tuesday, May 22,2007 03:56 PM Eastem Standard Time To: Hyaft, James Cc: Wilkes, Lisa Subject: Information for Tri-Data (the company supporting the VT Review Panel)

I have a request from Phil Schaenman at Tri-Data to identi! for them the person(s) who can provide them information about the university's plans regarding:

a. technology for getting emergency messages out to the university community. b. content ofmessages and the wording used to ensure the appropriate response, c. building/classroom security.

As you know, the university gave presentations yesterday about the systems that were in place prior to April 16, and we mentioned that we were working on making improvements. Phil would like to speak with the person who knows about our future plans. I assume that is you. If I have assumed incorrectly, please let me know who I should contact.

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Phil can be reached at (703) 35t-8300.

Thanks for your help.....and please confirm when contact has been made.

512312007 r}'n,Ad$8SA-^ Lenwood

From: Schaenman, Phil [[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, May 22,2007 12'.OS PM To: McCoy, Lenwood Cc: Gerald Massengill Subject: RE: Input for the Governor's Review Panel p W, 6'

Hi Lenwood, ^t- t^'r Thrnlc r., -nec Lv Pa-r - rhg chain to Dean Stephenson. , As we understand it/ in Virginia, aIi }egal gun purchases are nade after a forn is out by the intended purchaser who is given the forn by the gun dealer. The form is t hen sent electronically to the police who check the intended purchaser against over l-0 and federal data bases to see if he viofates any of the ruLes barring purchase. So the police do review the purchase. Howeverf there is no central regiscry of who has guns, and the campus police cannot tap a data base to run a llst of students against gun purchases, nor are they informed of the gun purchase by a student any more than your local police would if you were buy a gun (they don't ) . Even if the campus police knew the students who owned guns, or a new purchase was made, so long as they do not carry them on campus there would be nothing they could do under the current l-aws unl-ess thev were used to pose a threat. So, the suggestion would require changing the law. 1r will be passed on to the pane]. Thank Dean Stephenson for taking the time to write.

EN-l-L

1 r\t^---da----- Frorn: Mc6oy, Lenwoo6 [mailto : mccoyGvt . edu] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:34 AM To: Schaenman, Phi I Subject: FW: Input for tne Governor's Revj-ew Panel For your accion, per our discuss.on. Bil-I is a retired College of Enqineering Dean h-re at Tech. Let me know if you need more information about him.

-----alri ai nr'l Moc<.en E *an. ArDarrrLo Iti m Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 20A- 10:56 AM r1r^. M^a^r, T anrrnaA rv. r rv!v l arrh-iani-. FI^i. Tnnrrf f or the Governor's Review Panel Lenwood: Dr. Steger meant to send this to you. Kin

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-----nr i ai n: l Mocc.:cr I Fron: Bil-I Stephenson lmailto: freqyGvt. edu] Sent: Tuesdayf May 22, 200'7 10:44 AM T^. ct- 6.rar Ch:rlae Subject: Input for the Governor's Review Panef I do not know how to send this suggestion to the Governorrs Review Panel' Can you please route it to the appropriate Person. Here is my idea. I believe gun dealers should be required to subrnit information on aLI gun purchases to a central police data base. The information would include the name and address of the nrrrahrear ah.l 1-ha i f am< nrrrr-ha

Mccoy, Lenwood

From: McCoy, Jim Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 1:55 PM To: McCoy, Lenwood Subject: RE: Information for Review Panel

Lenwood, as we discussed, there are no campus building modifications ongoing at this time that are solely responsive to the events of 4116107. Over the past month, Facilities has focused their resources on the reconstruction of multiple interior spaces within Norris Hall. That work is now nearing completion and future Facilities activities are contingent upon the recommendations of the Security Infrastructure Committee.

This commitiee, comprised of various university personnel and outside security consultants, met for the second time on 5122107. In addition to these meetings, Mr. Hyatt, the Committee Chair, has visited the campuses of the University of Maryland, UC Berkeley and a private Biotechnology firm in the San Francisco area (Heidi can give you the exact name) to learn about their security measures and assess which ones may be appropriate for consideration by W. Additional site visits are planned for the coming weeks. At this early stage of the process, the committee is focusing on gathering information about the "best practices" of similar institutions. While no specific modifications have been identified for implementiation, everything is on the table for consideration and the group is committed to conduct a thorough review of the all possibilities before reporting it's recommendations sometime in August.

im

From: McCoy, Lenwood lmailto:mccoy@vt,edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 23,2007 11:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject Information for Review Panel

Jim, the Panel has asked for information about our planned security improvements. That would like more information on building/classroom security, locks, etc, Are we ready to share our plans with them? Jim Hyatt told me to contact you as you would be the best person to provide that information to the Panel.

Send me the info and l'll pass it along.

Thanks.

512412007 From: Judy Lilly [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:18 PM To: McCoy, Lenwood Subject: Fwd: To DDDH: Message from Dr. Steger: Internal Review of April 16, 2007 Events

>Let me know if f can provide other information,

>Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 17:08:50 -0400 >From: "Sanders, Kathy" >Subject: To DDDH: Message from Dr. Steger: fnternal Review of April 1-6, > 2Q01 Events >Cc: "Smith, Sandra" *^fArnA' pcrrieW >Thrp^.l--.r\irvyf vr-. ! Tnr v nnnH: Mpssaoo from f)r. Sfadar. Of >ApriJ- 16, > 2001 Events >Thread-index: AceS fgGgTt 0Kfgc3QC2agZBH6ZTU0AAAA3 j g >X-Junkmail--Status: score:10/50. host:vivi.cc.vt.edu >X- Junkmai l- -SD-Raw: score=unknown, > refid=str=O001.0A090209.46423812.00E9,ss=1,fgs=0, > ip=198. 82. 160. 18, > so=2006-09-22 03248:54, dnn=5.2.I27/2006-09-21 >X-OriginaJ-ArrivalTime : 09 May 2007 21,: OB:51.0999 (UTC) > FILET IME = I3EC522F0 : 01"C7 92-1El

'!-----nr i nr'l Maea! ^i )From: President of Vj-rginia Tech >Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 5:07 PM

>MEMORANDUM

>TO: Deans, Directors, Department Heads

>FROM:

>DATE: Mrrr Q ,0,,]'T

>SUBJECT: Internal Review of April L6, 200? Events

>Recent weeks have been devoted to providing support to those families >who Iost Loved ones and chose who were injured during the tragedy of >April 16th. We have also focused considerabfe effort on preparing the >University Community for Cornmencement on May 11th and 12th' >Now we must afso give attention to examining what occurred and sharinq >what we learn with others so that we can do what is possible to avoid >such incidents in the future. My purpose in wricing is to adv.ise you >as to what is already underway, as well as what wil-l be initj-ated to >insure a compfete and thorough review. >As outl,ined j-n our Energency Response Pl,an, two groups have been >operating. The first is the Emergency Policy Group. It was convened >as soon as we were noti-fied of the incident in Ambler Johnston Hall-. >It continues to meet on almost a daily basis to consider policy )questions from tuition refunds to support for fanifies, etc. >The second is the Emergency Response Resources Group. This group

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,-*;{---.,... -,:. >provides support for emergency operations, addresses the safety and >welf ar:e of students, employees, and vj-sitors and assures, as best >",ossible, the continuity and timely resumption of university operations >It, too, continues to neet on a regular basis, >The fol-l-owing reports are being generated: >As is outfined in our p.Ian, two Incident Review Reports are being >prepared. One for the events in Ambler Johnston Hall- and one for the >events in Norris HalI. Mr. Hyatt is coordinating the preparation of >these documents. Each of these reports examines how the university >responded to the events and what Lessons can be learned for the future. >The Corunissions establi-shed by President Bush and Governor Kaine wiIl >consider many of these issues from a State and National policy >perspective. Certainly we recognize that there are many other aspects >of university policies, operations and infrastructure, which must be >examined carefull-y. As we refl-ect on the ]-essons of the Morva >incident, there was a substantiaf amount of misinformation in >circulation. This misinformation resul-ted in emergency evacuation of >buildings that could have placed people in harm's way. Our efforts >wilI focus on ninimizing panic while rapidly providing accurate >information to the universitv communitv. >As a result, we have established the followj-ng working groups who will >exanine these issues from the perspectj-ve of the university. The >purpose is to look at strengths and weaknesses of our existing >systems / infrast ructure and how they may be improved or augmented to >address emersencv situations that miqht arise in the future. >1. Tel ecomrnunicacions Infrastructure (Erv Blythe, Chair) >2. Interface between Counselinq Services, Academic Affairs, >Judic-j.aI Affairs and the LegaI System (Jerry Nil-es, Chair) >3. Ser:r:ri f v Tnfras1-rrr-j-rra' qi renc. tai lnrpd rrarha l moqca.tinn. and >automated locking of building or zones within buildings, etc. (James >Hyatt, Chair ) >Where appropriate, the university wilI retain the assistance of experLS >to assist in carrying out the review and recommendations . >These three working groups wilI begin no later than Tuesday, May 15, >and provide preliminary reports no IaEer than August 15th, prior to the >beqinning of school . It is our hope to l-earn about the strengths and >areas for improvement of our existing systems. From this, we can take >steps to make our campus safer in the future, >Your cooperaL-on and input to this effort would be much appreciated. )/sws >,..., \/i rni -'i: Tag[ Board of Vr-si-tors > President's Academic Counci I

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From: Copping, Teresa [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 17,2007 11:09AM To: McCoy, Lenwood Subject FW: Final Agenda Release for 2nd Meeting.doc

Mr. McCoy, wE sent you this one yesterdoy to reploce the previous one. Can you pleose hove someone chonge in lhe Virginio Tech website? Thonks Tereso

From: Copping, Teresa Senh Wednesday, May 16,2007 4:15 PM To:'McCoy, Lenwood' Subjectl Final Agenda Release for 2nd Meeting.doc

Please disregard previous agenda, this is the correct one. Thanks Press Advisory May 16, 2007

Panel Media Contact up to May 28,2007 Shania Flagg 703-351-830 I [email protected]

Second Public Meeting of Governor Kaine's Independent Virginia Tech Incident Review Panel May 21. 2007 The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center Latham BallroomA&B 901 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24061 540-231-8000 or 877-200-3360: Fax: 540-231-01 46

?:30 a.m. Vote to be taken in accordance with Virsinia Code Section 2.2- 3712 to so into a closed meeting to review and discuss matters related to the on-going criminal investigation and public safety.

10:30 a.m. Re-opening of Public Meeting Remarks by Colonel Gerald Massengill, Panel Chair

10:35 a.m. Virginia Tech University Presentation: Dr. Charles,Sleger, President Mr. Jim McCoy, Capital Design & Construction Ms. Kary Heidbreder, University Counsel Dr. Dauid. Ford, Vice Provost, Academic Affairs Dr. Zenobia Hikes,Yice President, Student Affairs

11:50 a.m. Law Enforcernent Presentation:

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Chi,ef Wend.ell F'Iinchum, Virginia Tech Police DepartmentColonel W. Steuen Flaherty, Superintendent, Virginia State Police

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Emergency Response Presentation: Richord. Ferraro, Assistant Vice President, Student A-{fairs Matth.ew Johnson, Captain, Virginia Tech Rescue Squad Colin Whitmore, Lieutenant, Virginia Tech Rescue Squad

Hospital Presentation: Dauid Linhous, RN, BSN, MS Ed. Director of Staff Development and Emergency Management, Montgomery Regional Hospital Michael Hirr, RN, BS, Director of Emergency Department, Montgomery Regional Hospital

3:00 p.m. Public Comments

4:00 p.m. Adjourn

Note: This meeting is open for media coverage, but the panel will not be taking questions while in session. Media Logistics at Virginia Tech in advance of May 21: Larry Hincker or Mark Owczarski (540) 231-5396

522t2007 From: Hincker, Larry AM Sent: Tuesday, MaY 22,2007 7"22 Lenwood To: Nystrom, Lynn; McCoY, Subject: RE: Position as Liaison

Lynn Per our discussion, here is contact information for the Review PaneL Virqinia Tech Review Panel- Col . GeraId Massengill, Chaj-r P. O. Box 1233? Arfington, VA 22219-2337 Wendefl's mail code: 0523 Steger's Mail code: 0131 was in the meeting when Hyatt,s Maif Code: 0148 (.]im is constructing the timeline and I Ei N recounted the same concern you have' ) Thanks much for your help and understandlng' LarrY -----Original- Mes sage----- Erom: Lynn Nystrom lmailto: tansyGv! ' edu] Sent: Monday, MaY 2I, 2007 5:35 AM To: McCoY' Lenwood Cc: hinckerGvt . edu Subject: RE: Position as Liaison Dear Lenwood: I thought about your email- a lot over the weekend' were handled Since I was in Norris HalI that day, I have sone viewpoints about how things ir *y tot. as Director of News, t have been very careful abotrt what I have said PubliclY. But in my "citizen" I think theY ro1e, I have some concerns that I woufd like to express to the Panel because night be ilRportant consj-derations in any future incidents. paneJ-' tsut I truly thought this woul-d be abl-e to be done in private discussion with the ]ike it cannot' and an email doesn't seLm adequate in a situation of this it sounds some of my rnagnitude. I arn copying Larry on this because he and I have spoken about

]imaginelwj,.gotothehearingthisafternoon.Thankyouaga.L:rforyouguidance. Best, Lynn >At thls time, the onl-y interviews that are being scheduled for next >week are wj-th the police, rescue squads, and hospitals ' )There al:e two ways you can have input to the Review Pane-L: wiLI be a >1 . Appear at the public hearing on Monday at The Inn' There >time tor comments beginning around 2:30 p'n' >2. Go to the PaneL's website and send j-n your conment ' The link is >http: / /www. vtreviewPanel. orgl t., >Feel Tree to use either (or both) of these access points to ensure your j >corrunents are heard by the Review Panel,.

>Le n wood

.\-----nri' VLLYI il M6 c e.^ )From: Lynn Nystrom tansyGvt. edu] Imailto:-l . q? DM \q6hf Thrrrc^:rrr rr gr ruqJ , rrql/M:rr I ? ?nn? ?. >To: Mccoy, Lenwood )Srrl.ri er-f : Posi I i .)rr aS LiaiSon >Dear Linwood: >I received the email that said you would now be serving as the >University's liaison with the Investigative PaneL.

>M\r .irocti o- rq. wi- I rhew or an\/onF he infprrriawinc fhosp of uS who >were in Norris Hal-f on April 16?

>If not, how can one make certain concerns known? >Thank you. Sorry you had to come out of retirement for this job. >Best, Lynn

\T rrhn \l\'<+ r^n >DirecLor of News and External- Rel-ations CoIlege of Engineering >225 Durham Hal f rF^-l^ /vr!9!r,ro\lr;*^;-i- r crri )Blacksburg, Va. 2406'J- >Phone: 540-231,-4311 Fax: 540-231-303f >The ComnonwealLh's Leading College of Engineering is at Virginia Tech

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The Comnonwealth's Leading C^ | I coe of F,noi nee*i no i s ai- Vi r.ri ni a Tech From: Lynn Nystrom [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 21,2007 8:35 AM To: McCoy, Lenwood Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: Position as Liaison

Dear Lenwood:

I thought about your email a lot over the weekend.

Since I was in Norris HaIl that day, I have some vj-ewpoints about how things were hand.l-ed. In my role as Director of News, I have been very careful about what I have said publicly. But in my "citizen" role, I have some concerns that I would Iike to express ro the panel because I think they rr i .:hf he i mno-j- arr rrons i deret i ons in env f uture incidentS .

I truly thought this would be able to be done in privace discussion with the panel. But it sounds fike it cannot, and an email doesn'L seem adequate in a situation of this magnicude, I am copying Larry on this because he and I have spoken abour some of my concerns,

'ime/'rrne -!T rr"dg-rrE T r"ri I I 9\J.r^ f-- o thc---- hcarinn thi e :ft- ornnnn Th:nL rrnrr :n.ain far rrarr a"in.:,**-Jnce. Best, Lynn >At this time, the only interviews that are being scheduLed for next >week are with the police, rescue squads, and hospitals. >There are two ways you can have input to the Review Panel:

>1 - Annear at f hp ntthlic hFarinct on Monrl:.' :r- Tha Tnn 'r'\6re wif f be a >time for comments beginning around 2:30 p.rn. >2, Go to the Panelrs website and send in vour conment. The link is >hrtp: / /www, vtreviewpanel. orq/ >FeeI free to use either (or both) of these access points to ensure your >comments are heard by the Review Pane1. >Lenwood

>-----Ari ni nr'l Maccr >From: Lynn Nystrom Inailto: tansyGvt. edul )Sent: Thursday, May 17, 20Ol 3:52 PM >To: Mccoy, Lenwood >Subt ect: Position as Liaison >Dear Linwood: >I received the email that you would now servJ-ng -'^i<.\n said be as the > 'ni rra-ei -\/r< wi -h fhe Tnvesfioative PaneI.

\Vr' ^,16e!i a- io. .'iII j-herr 1.5r ,an\rnnF tro inrerrri cwi rrr fhnca Of US WhO >were in Norris HafI on Apri} 16?

>If not, how can one make certain concerns known? >Thank you. Sorry you had to come out of retirement for this job. >Best, Lynn >Lynn Nystrom >Director of News and External Relations College of Engineering >225 Durham Ha11 >Virginia Tech >Blacksburg , Va. 2406I >Phone: 54 0-231-4 3? L Fax: 54 0-231-3031 >The Commonweafth's Leading collcne ^' F,noi necrinn is af Viroinia Tech

!yrrrr rry J L!L^tr Director of News and External Relations aa l I ona n€-- ---,----trnrri naori -- -ng 225 Durham Hal-I Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. 2406I Phone: 540-23I- 43'11 Fax: 5 4 0-2 31-30 31 The Comrnonwea] th I s Leading aa'l 'l aaa af-.--.:-..----n9 E nai naori ic il- \Ii rrrinir Tanh Page 1 of2

McCoy, Lenwood

From: Walt Wierwiile [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May21,2007 3:11pM To: McCoy, Lenwood Subiect Suggestion related to Noris Hall

Mr. McCoy,

I have a suggestion that I believe should be considered in regard to Norris Hall. It is one that might work well, considering the recent tragedy there.

I believe the building should be retained and should continue to be used for its normal purposes, that is, tgaching classrooms, faculty offtces, and administrative functions. I personally have tauglit classes in that building. I found the classrooms to be clean, well designed, and containing good auiio-uisuut equipment.

However, I also believe that Norris Hall should be used for research on academic security. I am not an expert in these matters, but there seem to be several obvious countermeasures that could be instituted. These countermeasures could be tried in Nonis Hall and if found effective used elsewhere.

Examples of approaches that I think could be tried would include the following:

1' Use of interior doors with sandwiched armor that would stop gunshots. possible use of walls facing hallways that are similarly armored.

2' Use of video surveillance of all classrooms during class hours, including alarm panels for the faculty and students to use.

3' Emergency second exits for all classrooms and offices, so that there is no way of trapping occupants.

4' Entrance and exit doors to the building that cannot be chained shut from either the inside or outside.

5. Possible metal monitors at the exterior doors.

Security measures should be tested in mock situations. There will of course be tradeoffs befween personal freedoms and security. As of today, however, it is clear that lack of security in the future will only lead to more of the same types tagediis, either here at virgin; iech or elsewhere.

the19-are many lT t*: other possible remedies to help prevent a repeat of the tragedy that occurred. These should be considered using a.systems approach. i can think of no *or. fitting use of the building than to make it a model for preventing- a tepeatiituation. And in addition, the appro-acher a.""rop"a could then be copied campus wide and elsewhere.

I believe that a memorial placed outside the building.w-ould be the most appropriate way of honoring those w-ho were victims, along with the use of the biitamg for its nor-uiiitrposes, as well as the research on countermeasures as I have suggested.

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It is unfortunate that our society requires such stringent measures, however, I do not believe that future threats can be ignored. Therefore, I believe it is important to begin work on improved security for buildings like Norris Hall, and that work might as well beginwith Nonis Hall.

I am therefore requestiag that you forward this memo to the appropriate group of individuals who will have responsibility for deciding what should be done with that building. It does not matter who makes the suggestion; it only matters that the suggestion gets made and is considered.

Thank you. Walter W. Wierwille Paul T. Norton Professor Emeritus As soc i ate "'T:nblff ilf ;:;tL,"

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From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 9:26 AM To: Sparks, Rick; Brown, Tom; Stone, Shirley; Falls, Debbie; Lowe, Kimberly; Whitenack, Judy Cc: Hincker, Larry; Evans, Susan Subject: FW: Media Reportfor July 10,2007

Folks-

In case you missed some of the covemge related to orientation yesterday.

Can thank you all enough for working through the media rush yesterday. I hope and pray the next 1 1 sessions are a bit more normal for you all.

Mark

Susan-for our orientation file. Thanks.

From: VT News Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 8:03 AM To! VT News Subject Media Report for July 10, 2007

Welcome to the Virginia Tech Media Report.

Produced by the Office of University Relations, the Media Report provides an awareness of media coverage about Virginia Tech, higher education issues, and notable developments in the state and nation. If you experience problems accessing articles, please copy and paste the URLs into your browser.

TrMES-DTSPATCH (RTCHMOND) Out of the Darkness: Va. colleges can't expel suicidal students When it comes to colleges and suicide, Virginia made news this spring in two very different ways. In March, the state became the first to pass a law prohibiting colleges from kicking suicidal students off campus. In April, an obviously suicidal Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and himself at Virginia Tech in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story:l 28 1 28&ran:l 7892 I

New year signaled at Tech During orientation, freshmen ask about classes, not tagedy

WDBJ-TV CHANNEL 7 (CBS) Tech freshmen are getting a jump on college life this summer The Virginia Tech Hokies don't open practice until next month, but already the freshman class for this fall is on campus and enrolled in classes. http://www.wdbj 7.com/Globalistory.asp?S:6765469

WSLS-TV CHANI\IEL 10 (NBC) Cramped Dorms With so many incoming freshman and returning students, the dorms at Virginia Tech are over booked. http ://www.wsls. com/servleVS atellite?pagename-WSlS%2FMGAnicle%o 7/10/2007 Page 2 of2 2FSLS:BasicArticle&c:MGArticle&cid:1 173351939797&path:!newsllocalnews wsET-TV CHANNEL 13 (ABC) Freshman Orientation Begins At Virginia Tech It's one of the biggest freshman classes to enter Virginia Tech. Beginning today and continuing for the next few weeks, more than 52-hundred incoming students will be on campus. http : //www.wset. com/news/stories/0707l43 7967.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS Thousands sign up for Va. Tech alerts More than 4,300 students and employees at Virginia Tech have signed up for a new emergency alert system, several months after a student gunman killed 32 people and himself on campus. [Reported in multiple media] http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/nation/story/3656150p-l30l4475c.html

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McCoy, Lenwood

From: McCoY, Lenwood Sent: Tuesday, MaY 22,2007 9:59 AM To: Hikes, Zenobia Subject: RE: Handling information requests-President's memo-URGENT

story to First let me compliment you on your excellent presentation to the Panel yesterday' You had a wonderful tell, and you told it suPerblY

with a personal I believe the best way to ensure authenticate requests is for me to confirm all email requests person. I phone call. Further, the person providing the information should deliver the requested materials to me in providing information to the fietieve ttrese additional'steps *itt ensur! that the proper channels are f,ollowed when Panel and others.

Call me at 231-0066 if I you have questions.

Thanks.

From: Hikes, Zenobia SenB Saturday, May 19, 2007 9:58 AM To: Mc€oy, Lenwood Subject FW : Ha ndling information requests-Presidenf s memo-URGENT

Hello Lenwood

One of the members of my team has posed the following guestion as to how they authenticate that the information is being requested from you. ls there a safety ieature to ensure someone is not impersonating you? Thanks-ZLH

From: Angert, Ron Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 12:03 AM To: Hikes, Zenobia Su bject RE : Hand ling information requests-Presidenf s memo-URGENT

Dr. Hikes,

I have a question about how we authenticate that a call or inquiry is actually from Mr. McQoy. In other words, how easy would it be for someone to impersonate him? Should we not have some protocol regarding requests from him?

Ron

From: dsa-staff Discussion List on behalf of Hikes, Zenobia Sent Thu 51t712007 10:40 PM To: [email protected]. EDU Subject Handling information requests-Presidents memo-URGENT

Dear All-

You have recently received the following memorandum from President Steger regarding information requests surrounding the events of4116.

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In his memo, the hesident uses the following language: "Most requests to you or your unit for information about the events of April l6 will come from Mr. McCoy, and you should respond fully to his requests. However, ifyou receive a request from elsewhere, do not respond directly; rather, forward the request to Mr. McCoy. You may contact IvIr. McCoy at [email protected] or 540-231-0066. There are to be no exceptions to this process."

I would like to reiterate that this is the protocol that will be used for the entire Division without exception. It is vital that we as a team recognize the serious nature of handling these requests appropriately. When requests are received, the appropriate supervisor should be contacted immediately and I should personally be notified that a request has been made.

Thank you in advance for your complete cooperation.*ZlH

---Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 17,200'7 3:37 PM To: Multiple recipients Subject: Policy Memorandum from President Charles Steger

Presidential Policy Memorandum No. 241

TO: All Virginia Tech Employees

FROM: Charles W. Steger

DATE: May 16,2007

SUBJECT: Handling Information Requests About Events of April 16,2007

Approved by the President: May 16,2001 Effective Date: Immediately Expiration Date: Indefinite - to be determined

As you know, Governor Kaine has appointed an independent Virginia Tech Review Panel ("the Massengill Panel") to review the events of April 16 and the surrounding circumstances. The Panel has retained the assistance of a private consulting company, TriData Corporation, in conducting the review.

As I stated in my comments to the Panel last week in Richmond, the university will provide all information requested to assure a comprehensive review. To accomplish this, your assistance is needed.

In order to ensure an orderly and complete response to requests for information from the Panel, I have appointed Lenwood McCoy to serve as the university's liaison with the Panel. Mr. McCoy is a very experienced retired employee who is highly respected and very knowledgeable about tle university. Mr. McCoy will clear and coordinate all responses to requests for information relative to the events of April 16, including those that originate from individuals or groups other than the Panel.

Most requests to you or your unit for information about the events of April 16 will come from Mr. McCoy, and you should respond fully to his requests. However, ifyou receive a request from elsewhere, do not respond directly; rather, forward the request to Mr. McCoy. You may contact Mr. Mccoy at [email protected] or 540-231-0066. There are to be no exceptions to this process.

5122/2007 =,*."..'.,-,-...-;;. Hardting information requests-President's memo--URGENT

As you can well appreciate, there are a number of federal and state Iaws, as well as other legal considerations, associated with what information the university can provide and under what circumstances. Regrettably, we expect that there will also be individuals pretending to be associated with the review who may attempt to get information from you. Mr. McCoy can ensure ttrat the university complies with applicable laws relative to the release of information and can also veri& the identities of those making legitimate requests.

Finally, I want to advise you of three intemal working groups that I have established to help us determine what steps the university can take to lessen the risk ofsuch tragedies in the future. They are:

Telecommunications Infrastructure - locking systems, surveillance, etc. Interface between Counseling, Judicial Affairs, Academic Affairs, and the legal system.

Let me reiterate that Mr. McCoy will clear and coordinate all responses to requests for information relative to the events of April 16, including those that originate from these working groups, the Panel, or any other individuals or groups.

Further, let me also take this opportunity to remind you that:

All requests for information made under the Freedom of Information laws should be refened immediately to University Legal Counsel: Kay Heidbreder, [email protected], 23 | -6293.

As standard practice, all media requests for information should continue to be referred to University Relations: Larry Hincker ([email protected], 23 l- 539 6) or Mark Owczarski (maowczar@vt. edo, 23 1 -5223).

Most importantly, thank you for your assistance and support during these difficult times.

st22t2007 CONTACT: Larry Hincker / Mark Owczarski

540 231 5396 [email protected], maow [email protected]

Background on Norris Hall

Formerly knows as Engineering Building, Norris Hall is named for Earle Bertam Norris (see below).

Southwest wing (adjacent to Bumrss Hall) conrpleted in spring 1960; cost $377,983. North wing, joining Holden Hall, conpleted sunmer 1962; cost $529, 100. Total building contains 72,375 square feet.

The building will be dedicated to offices and laboratories for the Engineering Science and Mechanics and Civil and Environmental Engineering deparinents'

Among the laboratories cunently housed in Norris Hall: * Concrete Testing LaboratorY * Fluid Mechanics Laboratory * Towing Tank Facility (few labs like it in the United States) * Mechanical Behavior of Meterial Laboratory t Four biomechanics laboratories related to a variety biomechanics, biomechanici ancl human stability and locomotion.

* Three composite materials laboratories used the developmcnt of coryosite matenals (few labs like it in the United States) * Fuel Cell Laboratory t Multiphysics Research Group Laboratory, focusing on nanoscale and microscale transport phenomena (few labs like it in the United States) * Adhesion Science Laboratory (few labs like it in the world)

Earle Bertram Norris (1882-1966); Dean, School of fngineering 1928-1952; Director, Engineering Experiment Station 1932-1952 An engineer, educator, administrator, and author, Earle Berham Norris worked professionally in tlre industrial field, taught mechanical engineering, and sewed as an engineering dean before becoming dean of engineering at VPI. His service as a lieutenant colonel in World War I drew praise from Gen. John J.

Pershing. At VPI, the president considered him indispensable. He chaired the Administrative Council,

doubled the curricula in engineering, and co-wrote tbree textbooks.

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RE: Campus notification on APril 16

The Cleary Act requires timely wamings €ls soon as pertinent information is available. The act does not define timely. Wamings were issued to residents in the dormitories in which the murders took place. Campus and town police secured the building. A person of interest was taken into custody within an hour. Upon discovery that this person may not have been the shooter, the university issued a statement at9:26 a.m. Mccoy, Lenwood

From: Steger, Charles Sent: Thursday, May 17,2007 5:26 PM To: McCoy, Lenwood Subject: FW May 21 request

Lenwood, this seems like a decision for the Panel not VT, ---Original Message---- From: Christina Nuckols Imailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday,May 17,2007 5:11 PM To: Steger, Charles Cc: Owczarski, Mark Subject May 21 request

President Charles Steger Virginia Tech May 17,2007

President Steger:

The Virginian-Pilot respectfully requests that the May 21 tour of West Ambler Johnston Hall and Norris Hall for members of the Independent Virginia Tech Incident Review Panel be open to the public.

The Pilot intends to have a reporter present to cover the panel's meeting and to publish reports about its work.

State law is based on a presumption that government bodies will be accessible to the public. There has been a justifiably high degree of interest in the panel's review of the fatal shootings at Virginia Tech. An open process will increase public confidence that the review has been fair and just.

Thank you for your consideration. lf you have any questions you may contact me at 804-221- 5016. J'h Sincerely, *tu h It Christina Nuckols The Virginian-Pilot sry n\J''*,*"{{ ' f" '!

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Smith, Patricia

From: Smith, Patricia Sen* FridaY, November 02, 2007 7:54 AM To: 'Amira Farid' Subject: RE: Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund

Thank you so much.

Potricia A. Smith (Potfi) Office of University Legal Counsel 327 Burruss Holl (0121) Blocksbung, VA 24061 540-?3t-5r28 540-23r-6474 (fax) [email protected]

From: Amira Farid [mailto:amiraamff@yahoo'com] Sent: Thursday, November OL' 2007 5:28 PM To: Smith, Patricia Subject Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund

M. Elsayed is father of waleed shaalan he received the package.. and i take the package from M. Elsayed i received it closed do not worry thankyouvery much

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Amira,

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From: Sanders, KathY Sent: Wednesday, October 31 ,2007 8:41 AM To: 'Amira Farid' Subject: RE: Hokie Spirit Memorial Funds

Wonderful, thank You.

Kathy

From : Amira Farid [mailto:am iraamff@yahoo'com] SenH TuesdaY, October 30,2007 5:51 PM To: Sanders, KathY Subject: Hokie Spirit Memorial Funds

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From: AmiraFarid[[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 16,2007 4:41 PM To: Camille Biros Subiect: amira fathi i am sorry i want take the mony not get it to consular i talk to Dr. sedki riad about some thing i canot translate it to you by english and he will talk with you thank you very much

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From: Amira Farid [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 16,2007 6:28 PM To: Camille Biros Subject: amira

Dr. sedki riad is doctor at VT college and iwant tell you that you write the number 180 thousand at the page it that mean i will pay to Real Estate publicity for Notarization my signed about 90 thousand dollar for Real Estate publicity you under stand me so that please not write any mony at the page

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From: Maria Colella [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 17'2007 12:00 PM To: Camille Biros Cc: 'Debbie Warren' Subject: RE: amira fathi

Camille,

It looks like the text is comrpted on your end. The text is just letters/errors - not Arabic. lt probably was sent from an Arabic operating system to your email and all the fonts are blown out.

She might have to send you the text in a Word document, which should support the fonts. I'm not sure what your system seftangs are, so l'm not sure where the text is getting corrupted --from her computer or on your system. get you. I'll be out this afternoon, so if you get the text, please forward it to Debbie Warren (copied above) so she can it started for

Thanks, Maria

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Yes here it is

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From : Maria Colella [mailto: [email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October L7,2007 11:47 AM To: Camille Biros Subject RE: amira fathi

Camille, The texi did not display properly below. lt was corrupted in the email. Do you think you can paste it into a Word doc and send it?

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From: C:mille Biros lmailto:[email protected]] Sent Wednesday, October t7,2007 11:31 AM To: [email protected] Subjeck FW: amira fathi

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From : Amira Farid [mailto : amiraamff @yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, October L6,2007 3:05 PM To: Camille Biros Subject amira fathi

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From: Amira Farid [amiraamff@yahoo'com] Sent: Tuesday, October 16,2007 4:41 PM To: Camille Biros Subject: amira fathi i am sorry i want take the mony not get it to consular you by english and he will talk with you i talk to Dr. sedki tiua utoJ some th-ing i canot translate it to thank you very much

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Spoke with Sedki Riod (o professor of W ond Friend of Amiro Forid - ) he exploined thof if Ms. Forid uses the services of o nolory thot they will ossess her o chorge which is o % of her lolol compensotion ond could be os much os $e0,000.

We hove her emoil doted October 162Cf.7 in which she stotes thot she wonls the money ond does nol wont it to go to the Consulote of the Egyption Embossy.

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From: Smith, Patricia Sent Tuesday, October 02,2007 4:03 PM To: 'Camille Biros' Subject: Transmittal Form for Shaalan

Camille,

Please find attached the revised transmiftal form for Waleed Shaalan.

Potricio A. Smith (Potti) Office ol University Legol Counsel 327 Burruss Holl (0121) Blocksburg, VA 24061 540-23r-6293 540-23r-6474 (tax) [email protected]

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From: Smith, Patricia Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 9:25 AM 'Amira Farid' Subject: Additional Funds have been wired

I just received a notice from our Controlleis Office that additional funds have been wired to your account. You should be receiving $1099.52 by Tuesday. This was for monies due Waleed S haalan.

Hope you are okay.

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-----Ori ni n: I Maqq:r-re----- From: McCoy, Lenwood Sent: trri A:r, rllna 1 c 2001 02:05 PM Eastern Standard Time To: flynccGvt.edu,' Charoensiri, Kanitta Subiect: Meetinq with VT Review Panel Team Here is a note from Holl-1s Stambaugh, a staff person at TriData Corporation, consultants to the VT Revi-ew Panel-. Hol-l-is and some of the panel- mernbers wil-l be here in Blacksburg on Monday and Tuesday and would like to talk with doctors who had contact with Cho. Listed below are the doctors they would like to interview. Chris, since you have the most, could you check and see if all- or some of the doctors are avail-able, and if they are, coul-d they meet at 4:00 on Monday or one of the tj-mes listed for Tuesday.

Kanita, couLd you please determine if Dr. Hippeard is avail-able during on the ti-me sl-ots on Tuesdav?

After hofh of Jvg!vvt,v..9'3JtY\vott rcqnnnd- Tr'l l .tet back in touch with Hollis and confirm the actual ti-mes for the interviews. Chris, my assumption is that the doctors could use a group interview unless that is prohibited under some l-aw or regulation. Thanks for checking on this for me on such short notice. I think the meetinq in Northern Virqinia has invisorated the panel.

From: Stambaugh, HoIl-rs Imailto:HStambaughGsysplan.com] Sent: Eri 6/15/200'7 L2:29 PM To: McCoy, Lenwood Cc: Bela Sood; Diane Strickl-and; Schaenman, Phil; GeraId Massengill Subject: RE: Hokie Fund Rep

Lenwood,

' ltir .r, ;::$5_.J-"i There are severaL doctors of partlcul-ar j-nterest: At Thomas Cook Counseling Center --M. Smith - -C . Bet zel- --S. Lynch At Schiffert Health Center --Dr. Scott Hippeard

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From: Smith. Patricia Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 2:41 PM To: Sanders, Kathy Subiect FYI-Mary Read Claim

Mrs. Read, the biological mother, called this afternoon. She is living in New Jersey and the father in Northem Virginia. I explained that both she and her ex-husband could sign separate claim forms, BUT both claim forms had to contain the same information. She wanted to know if she had to talk to her ex-husband about the options to be selected on the claim form. My only answer was that if they submitted separate claim forms, the information must be identical. She said she did not have the birth certificate or death certificate. I told her that only one parent had to submit the documentation" She was okay with that.

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Froml Smith, Pakicia Sent; FridaY, August 31,2007 11:29 AM To: Sanders, KathY Subject: FW: Assistance filling out Final Protocol Claim Form

Kathy,

I spoke with Mr. Read and walked him through the cl.aim form. He and Yon Son will be submitting separate ctaims. He is aware they must be identical forms. Mr. Read will be providing a copy of the Pi[!cejlfi-catg. They will be choosing Option 2. I requested that he complete the "othe/' section indicating the $109000 for the scholarship in iltary's name. I provided him with the account number. The remainder of $80,000 is going to.Yon submitting her claim form with the Son. fyf r. Read's cjaim form witl not have the bank information. Yon Son will be problem. same information plus the bank inicrmation and a voided check. I told him we would call if there was a He is a little concerned since Yon Son is in NJ and he is in VA.

I thought you might like to know that he said he knows he and his wife have been critical about VTs aOmin'istrition in-the press, but he said everyone else has been more than helpful. He said he was very appreciative.

Potricio A. Smith (Pctti) [email protected]

From: Peter Read [mailto: peterdr@dni'gov] Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:02 AM Tor [email protected] Cc: Smitir, Patricia; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Assistance filling out Final Protocol Claim Form

Kathy,

This is Peter Read, Mary Read's father. I just called your office and left you a voicemail.

I spoke with Mary's mother (my ex-wife) Yon Son last night, and we agreed to file a claim for Option 2, wlitr ttre fully endowed scholarship in Mary's name and the remainder of the cash payout going to Yon Son. She iniicated she has spoken to you already about getting the form filled out. Given that we have agreed on the option we will file for, I would just like you to walk me through filling out the form pioperly to reflect that agreement. Also, we will need guidance on the me_chanics of how we must do ihe notarized signatures given that Yon Son and I live in separate states (VA and NJ) and will not be collocated while completing the form.

Thanks for you time, and I hope we can get assistance quickly even though it is on the verge oflabor Day weekend. My work number is below, and my cell number is (703) 615-517 6 if you are unable to reach me at work.

Regards,

PETER D. READ Senior Analyst, CENTRA Technology, lnc. Office of Analytic lntegrity and Standards, Deputy Director of National lntelligence for Analysis (ADDNI/AlS)

8l3r/2007 From: Martin, Douglas Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 2'.41 PM To: McCoy, Lenwood Subject: FW Mental Needs Assessment Project Description

Attachments: Needs Assessment STUDY DESCRIPTION.pdf

Needs ENt STUDY DT Received the following Request for informatlon. Thouqhts and thanks.

r.r i n: l Maqc.ane------Ari vrrYrrru+ From: mdhGvt.edu Imai]to:mdhGvt.edul Sent: Friday, June 15, 2001 4:03 PM To: Plummer, El-l-en,' Woodard, Linda; OrRourke, Kim; Hyer, Patricia; Martin, Douglas; Heidbreder, Kay; Brown, Tom; Finney, Jack; Burton, Patricia Cc: Jones, Russell Subject: Mental Needs Assessment Project Description

Af f :r-hecl nleasevreqsv find: dcqcrini-ior1 Of the Mental Health NeedS ASSeSSment Survey that 1s part of a research project funded by the JED Foundation. The Co-PIs are Russell- T. Jones, of the VT Psychology Department and Michael- Hrrcrhcs .)f f he VT Sor-i nl ocv Den^ rf ment . If you have any questions about the project, please direct them to me or to Prrqqal LTnncq lrtinnoqfdrrt odrr\ Best wishes,

Mike Hughes

Michael Hughes Professor of Sociology Mail Code 0137 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, vA 24060 email: mdhGvt.edu Of f ice:. 540-231-896'l To leave a messase: 540-231-6878 Third, using the Virginia Tech shootings as a critical case study, we will prepare a manual of guidelines for college administrators throughout the country to address mental health needs in the wake of campus mass trauma situations. The manual of guidelines will enumerate critical lessons leamed from Virginia Tech and other school mass trauma situations and would provide concrete recommendations for practical actions on the part ofthe school administration.

Fourth, we will increase awareness of the above work in the larger mental health community by preparing a series of scientific papers for publication. The papers will describe the results of the surveys regarding pattems and predictors of the onset and speed ofrecovery of trauma-related mental illness, pattems and correlates ofbarriers to seeking treatment for these disorders, and lessons leamed from interventions designed to reduce these baniers to treatment. These results will add irnportantly to a growing body ofevidence about risk factors for stress-related mental disorders among college students and would help create reliable risk assessment models that could be used by school administrators to predict individual-level risk for adverse mental health events from baseline assessments, pinpoint high-risk students for preventive intervention, evaluate the effectiveness of such interventions, and disseminate information about best practices interventions to colleges throughout the country.

An invitation to participate in the survey and a link to the survey instrument will be sent by email to all potential respondents by the Virginia Tech Survey Research Center. Material sent to potential respondents will emphasize that participation is voluntary and that respondents may withdraw at any time. Information about mental health refenal sources will be included both in the cover letter and in the closing section ofthe survey. The survey will include measures of exposure to potentially haumatic events, standard screening scales for PTSD and the other anxiety, mood, and impulse-control disorders that typically are found to occur in the wake of disasters involving interpersonal violence, and indicaton of use of psychological counseling services.

In addition to this online survey, a subset of student (not faculty or staff) respondents will be recruited for a telephone interview to validate the diagnostic measures in the survey. This telephone interview will use the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID), an established validation instrument.

Our project includes a number of extemal collaborators who have worked with Professors Hughes and Jones in the past. One is Ronald Kessler, Professor of Health Care Policy at Haward Medical School (HMS). Kessler directs one of the major psychiatric epidemiology and services research programs in the world and has considerable experience coordinating large needs assessment surveys, most notably the World Health Organization's World Mental Health Survey Initiative and the NIMH Hurricane Katrina needs assessment surveys. Professor Hughes has worked with Kessler on various projects for over fifteen years. Professor Jones has collaborated with Kessler for the past two years in the implementation of mental health needs assessment surveys zrmong victims of Hunicane Katrina.

The project would also include tfuee key collaborators from the SAMHSA National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS): Center Co-Directors John Fairbank and Robert Pynoos and Associate Director Alan Steinberg. Fairbanks is an Associate Professor of Medical Psychology in the Departnent ofPsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center. Pynoos is a Professor of Psychiatry and the Director of the Trauma Psychiatry Service at UCLA. Steinberg is on the faculty at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital, where he directs the development of a disaster research training curriculum under a grant from the NIMH. Mentrl Ilealth Needs Assessment in the Aftermath of the April 16 Evena at Virglnia Tech

Co-Principal Investigators:

Michael Hughes Russell T. Jones Department of Sociology Department of Psychology Virginia Tech Virginia Tech

The deaths and injuries that occuned as a result ofthe shootings on the Virginia Tech campus on April 16, 2007 exposed many students and employees to traumatic situations and to grief experiences. It is widely known that exposures of this kind increase the risk of mental disorder. It is also known that treatnent ofresulting disorders can reduce their duration and reduce the likelihood of self-harm among those affected. Research is needed to estimate the need for psychological services in the aftermath of this tragic event.

At the core of our project is a mental health needs assessment survey that will be administered to all ofthe students, faculty, and staff (n > 30,000) of Virginia Tech in the wake ofthe April l6th 2007 campus shootings. The survey will be canied out approximately two months after the events. The aim ofthe survey will be to estimate the prevalence and correlates of clinically significant disaster-related mental disorders in the population, to assess the magnitude of unmet need for mental health treatment ofsurvey participants, to assess barriers to receiving treatment, and to help the VT administration interpret the results and make decisions about the implementation of clinical outreach and treatment programs for individuals in need of treatment.

Summary survey results will be used:

r To help guide service plans at Virginia Tech to target the counseling needs ofstudents, staff, and faculty o To support an application for govemment financial assistance to expand counseling services at Virginia Teoh for students, staff, and faculty r For data analysis/use by other Virginia Tech researchers in separate studies

The proposed survey will have four products. First, we will prepare a report to the Virginia Tech administration that provides information about the prevalence of trauma-related mental illness among students and staff, patterns oftreatment, prevalence and correlates of unmet need for treatment, and modifiable barriers to treatment. The report will contain recommendations for practical actions that the administration could take to provide treatment options that would be helpful to students and staff. Survey information of this sort is urgently needed to rationalize service planning activities. The potential benefit ofthe study to the respondents and to the community are that the results can be used to reduce the likelihood oflong lasting and seriously consequential mental disorders that might otherwise occur as a result of the April l6t 200'7 evenxs.

Second, we will use this opportunity to develop and make available to universities around the country through the Jed Foundation a model survey needs assessment protocol that could be used easily and at low cost either in future college mass trauma situations or more generally as a tool for assessing needs for mental health services and reaching out to students and staff. US colleges and universities have been shaken by the Virginia Tech shootings and there is a great deal of interest in developing plans to prevent future recurrences as well as to develop response plans in the event some tmumatic event occurs. From: Sanders, Kathy Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 1:37 PM To: 'Read, Catherine M CDR OPNAV NOF12' Cc: Peter Read; P eter221 [email protected] ; S m ith, Patricia Subject: RE: HSMF wire to new fund in memory of Mary Read r 7 Mrs. Read, rec'l tlurn/rL.f lz/'y' Aa" d.//( (/.2f f just neceived the retunned HSMF check in oun afternoon mail delivery. We will begin the pnocess for the wire transfer to the Northern Virginia Community Foundation fund you have established.

Thank you, KathY --- --oniginaI Message----- From: Reid, Catherine M CDR OPNAV N6F12 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, Novemben 27' 2007 11 :56 AM To: Sanders, KathY cc: Peten Read; [email protected] Subject: RE: HSMF wine to new fund in memory of Mary Read Thanks. We'II get it in the mail to you tomorrow. Appreciate your heIp. Cathy and Peter Read

- -- --origlnal Message----- From: Sanders, Kathy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 27' 2OO7 9:1'4 To: Read, Catherine M CDR OPNAV N5F12 Subject: RE: HSMF wire to new fund in memory of Mary Read

Mns. Read,

We are happy to wine transfen the funds to the 501c3 fund you have established. Please return the check to me at:

HSMF 32L Burruss HaI1 (0191) Vinginia Tech Blacksbung, VA 24061

Once we receive the check, I will make the arrangements for the wire transfer. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you, Kathy

Kathy Sanders Pnognam Managen 321 Burnuss HalI (0L91) Vinginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 2406L PH| 540-23t-4142 FX: 540-23t-984L --- --Origina1 Message----- Fnom: Reid, Catherine M CDR OPNAV N5F12 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, Novemben 26' 2OO7 tO.L7 M To: Johnson, Scott; Sanders, Kathy; Poole, lay; Armbruster, Megan Cc: Christopoulos, Kim; Peter2212@ao1 .com; Peten Read Subject: RE: HSMF wire to new fund in memory of Mary Read

Not to my knowledge either. The check is sitting at our house. Please let us know what needs to be done to cancel the check then wire the money. Thanks. cathy Read

- - - - -original Message- ---- From: Johns.on, Scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, Novemben 26, 2OO7 8t36 To: Sandens, Kathy; Poole, Jay; Anmbrusten, Megan cc: christopoulos, Kim; Read, catherine M cDR oPNAV N6F12; [email protected] Subject: RE: HSMF wine to new fund in memory of Mary Read

Not to my knowledge, KathY. Thanks! Scott

Scott lohnson, PhD Licensed Marriage and Farnily Therapist Special Assistant, Office of Recoveny & Support Associate Professon & Dinecton Manriage and Family Therapy Doctoral Pnognam Family Therapy Center of Virginia Tech 840 Univensity City Blvd Blacksburg VA 24O67-Ost5 54Q-231.-33t1 (voice) 54A -nt-72A9 (f ax) http : //www . familythenapy. vt . edu http : //www. recovery. vt . edu

- -- --Oniginal Message- - - - - From: Sanders, Kathy Sent: Monday, November 26' 2007 8:31 AM To: Johnson, Scott; Poo1e, lay; Armbnusten, Megan Cc: Christopoulos, Kim Subject: RE: HSMF wire to new fund in memory of Many Read Importance: High

Scott, Megan, Kim and JaY,

Has anyone taken care of this check cancellation and wine transfer yet? If not, I will look into it.

Thanks, Kathy

-----Origina1 Message- ---- From: Johnson, Scott Sent: Fniday, Novemben 23' 2OO7 9:04 AM To: Read, Catherine M CDR OPNAV N6F12; Poole, Jay; Armbnusten, Megan Cc: Peter2212@ao1 .com; Peter Read; Christopoulos, Kim; Sandens, Kathy Subject: HSMF wine to ne- fund in memony of Mary Read

Cathy,

Don't know who' s responded but we'lL trY to get this done soon. Undenstand entirely not wanting to handle the money. Makes sense. hle'Il be in touch. If lay or Megan has alneady nesponded it just shows how discombobulated I can get. I'm copying Kathy Sanders who may be able to he1p.

Best to you all, Scott

Scott lohnson, PhD Licensed Manriage and Family Thenapist Special Assistant, Office of Recovery & Support Associate Pnofessor & Directon Marriage and Family Therapy Doctonal Pnogram Family Therapy Center of Vinginia Tech 840 University City Blvd Blacksbung VA 24a61-O5L5 540-449 - 8328 (cell) 54o-23t-7209 (f ax) http: //www. familythenapy. vt. edu http : //www. recoverY. vt. edu

- - - - -Original Message--- - - Fnom: Re-d, Cathenine M cDR OPNAV N6F12 [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2OQ7 LO:OQ AJ4 To: Poole, Jay; Johnson, Scott; Annbrusten, megan Cc: [email protected]; Peten Read Subject: HSMF wine to new fund in memory of Many Read

Jay, Scott, Megan and all - pete got a check fnom the HSMF for $28,OOO (check number 20LO598, date LL/AS/O7). !'le have been *orting the last two weeks to get a 501c3 fund established through the Nonthenn Vinginia Community Foundation (NVCF) in Many's honon. What do we need to do to get the check canlelled and g21,QQO wired to the fund per the attached instnuctions? We'd like to do it that way if at all possible to avoid the tax consequences of cashing the check then sending the money to the NVCF fund. We intended to set this up aII along but since, aften the $7AO,OAO was set aside for the scholanship, we thought the remaining HSMF money was going to Many mom, we wenen't in a hurny. It wasn't until Scott called on Oct 30 that we renewed our efforts to get this fund set up. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness. Please let us know how to pnoceed. We received the ne-issued check for [email protected] and just got a refund fnom the Bugle yean book. Thanks Megan. Hope you all have a good thanksgiving. God Bless - Cathy and Pete

-----Onigina1 Message----- From: DiManco, Cindy (Nonthern Vinginia Community Foundation) Imaitto:dimanco-cindy@ne. bah. com] Sent: Tuesday, Novemben 20' 2OO7 LL:.40 To: Read, catherine M cDR oPNAV N6F12 Subject: RE: Signed vension of new fund in memory of Mary Read

Cathy,

Attached you will find NVCF's wire transfer information. The infonmation instructs you to notify our banking contact pnior to the transfer. This is especially necessary when the trans'Fer is not cash. a tash wine without notification wilt not be nejected, but it helps when the bank is anticipating the funds. An email notifying myself and Dionne Blanks (BBAT) of the wine will suffice. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ca1I.

Cindy DiMarco Accountant Northern Vinginia Community Foundation 8283 Greensboro Drive Mclean, VA 22L02 7A3-902-3160 Fax 7@3-9O2-3564 UNIVERSITY CONTROLLER ZOT SOUTUCATE CFNTER ste-crseunG, vA 24061-0312 WVirglnialeclj (540) 23r-64r8

Ai4OUNT VT INVOICE f, GROSS Af'louNT OISCOUNT/UJH TAX NET INVOICE DATE VENDOR INVOICE CUST ACCT NO / DESC 28, oo0. oo 0-00 28,000.00 10/?1/07 HStl F-92 11020676

TOTALS 28.000.00 0.00 28,000.00 check No. 2010598 Date 11/O5 /O7 Vendor No. 905?56?13 vendor }IR. PETER D. READ

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From: Virgin ia.Tech. [email protected] u Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:24 AM To: Multiple recipients Subject: Update for University Community Regarding Campus Tragedy

Tuesday, April 17

Virginia Tech continues to mourn the loss of 33 members of our community. As we move forward, we share the following information:

Virginia Tech will cancel all classes for the remainder of the week to allow students the time they need to grieve and seek ass'istance as needed. The university will re-open administrative operations beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, April 18, understanding that some faculty and staff may wish to take additional time off this week to grieve the loss of fellow colleagues arid friends. We asli individual employees to communicate with their supervisors of their schedules for the balance of the week.

We will close Norris Hall for the remainder of the semester. Staff are cunently working to arrange altemative location for classrooms and faculty offices.

Counseling and other resources are available for students, faculty, and staff. Students may receive counseling at McComas-Hall and counselors will be available for extended hours. Counselors will also be available in West Amber Johnston for residents.

Employees may receive needed support by going to the Brush Mountain Room in Squires Student Center throughout the day.

The university will be holding a convocation ceremony at 2 p.m. at Cassell Coliseum. This will be the first time the Virginia Tech commuhity will come together since the tragedy to share our collective sorrow. At that time, President George Bush, First Lady Lauri Bush, Gov. Timothy Kaine, Mrs. Kaine members of our Board of Visitors, members of the clergy, our students, and poet Nikki Giovanni will share messages of condolence to the hmily and ftiends of the victims and words of hope to all of us as we move foruard past this tragedy.

Again we encourage all members of the Virginia Tech community to attend. Should the coliseum be full, the event will be broadcast on campus cable stations.

The Virginia Tech community, and the world at large, continues to struggle with these honible events. We hope these steps will help in that healing process. Page2 of2

From: Weaver, Fred [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April L8,2007 11:06 AM To; Rosenzweig, Dana Cc: Douglas, Ellen Subject: ShooUng Incident - Property Coverage

This email will confirm our conversation concerning possible coverage under our property insurance program. We are looking at physical damage, hazardous material cleanup, emergency personnel costs (during the_ imm-ediate emergenc!;, extra expense for relocation of a portion of the building occupants. and a remote possibility of being some-business interruption coverage. This is a result of the gunman that shot the campus individuals.

please respond via email as soon as you can that the expenses in general are covered under our plan, assuming that the normal claims documentation gxis{5.===f1'sd

FrcdWeaver, ARM Virginia Tech - Risk Management 130 Southgate Center Blacksburg, Va 24061

oFFtcE 540-231-7439 FAX 540-231-5064 jELL - 540-520-9747 [email protected]

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Mccoy. Lenwood Sent: Mon A20B0trl7 7:57 F&l To: Sdnenman. Phil Cc: Snbt€cb RE: entrance b West Ambler Johnston ffiachmenb:

Yes, as I stated in my note below, the mail room door opened at 7:30 a.m. each day to allow residents of other dorms to access their mail boxes.

From: Schaenman, Phil [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sun 8lt9l20o7 9:32 PM To: McCoy, Lenwood Cc [email protected]; gmassengill 1 [email protected] Subject Re: entrance to West Ambler Johnston

But his mailbox was there. So he r,rould have had b wait b aren get to mailboxes befiore 730?

--Original Message---- From: McCoy, Lenwood To: Schaenman, Phil CC: Flinchum, Wendell Sent: Sun Aug 19 21:23:25 2007 Subject: FW: entrance to West Ambler Johnston

Phil, here's the ans,wer and the way I had heard the sbry beforc.

Yes, the dorm could have been amssed through the mail room after the outside door was opened at 7:30 a.m. each day to allow strdents frorn other residence halls to come pic* up their mail. Howwer, the shootings occuned prior to 7:30 a.m. so Cho must have "tailgated" a sfudent b gain acess to the building.

The onstruction Dr. Depue saw last week was to seal off the mail rmm so the dormitory rooms cannot be resed via the mail entrance in the future. (See Dr. Zenobia's noE below also.)

Understand?

From: Spencer, Edward Sent: Sun 8Jt9l2OO7 8:59 PM To: Hikes, Zenobia; McCoy, Lenwood; Flinchum, Wendell Cc: Johnson, Rhk; McClinton, Leon Subjed: RE: enbance to West Ambler Johnston

Zenobia et al,

This is conect. Therc was access in Aprll to the rest of the building once when entered through one of the exterior doors. Ho/ve\rer, Cho would not have access at that time of the day to Al. In April, one door of the building (the one nearcst the mailroom) unlocked at 7:30 a.m. to permit those from other buildings who received their mail in Al to enter to get their mail. Since the homicides occuned before 7:30 a.m., he had to have "tailgated."

Ed https://weboutlook.vt.edu/exchange/mccoy/Sent%o20ItemVRE:%20entranceVo20to%o20We... 8129/2007

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From: Hikes, Zenobia SenE Sun 811912007 8:00 PM To: Mcfoy, Lenwood; Flinchum, Wendell Cr: Spencer, Edward; Johnson, Rich McClinton, Leon Subject RE: entrance to West Ambler Johnston

Hi Lenruood-

The mall ar@s were open b rcsidents from other buildings (given the unlocked bldgs after 10 am) pre- 4/16 and served students in nearby halls. We are now in the process of restricting a@ess, so that students from other buildings may @ntinue to get their mail without acess to the residential portion of the building. So in answer to the quetion, tfie partitions are new and werc not kicfted dotryn.

And given the time of dan we do suspect Cho tailgated as the building would have been locked at the Ume. And sine he was not a reident of W Al, we vvouldn't have had aess early in the moming.

I am cogyirp Ed, Rkk and lsn b add additional infonnation.-ZLH

From: McCoy, Lenwood Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2W7 7l4l PM To: Flinchum, Wendell; Hikes, Zenobia Subject FW: entrance to West Ambler Johnston Importane: High

Could one of your please get an answer for me ASAP. The Panel is reriewing their final draft at their meeting in Charlottesville bmoroyv. Thanks.

Lenrvood

From: Schaenman, Phil [nat]to-lPSchaenman@sysplan,san0l Sent Sun 8lL9l2W7 3:24 PM To: Mcf.oy, Lenwood Cc Genld Massengill; Dr. Roger L. Depue https://weboutlook.lt.edu/exchange/mccoy/Sento/o20ltems/RE:o/o20entranceYo20toYo20'l'1e... 8t29/2007 Page 3 of3

Subject entrance to West Ambler Johnston

Hi lenwood,

Roger Depue investigated Ule WN dormibry himsetf last week and said that there had been open ac€ess from thjmailbox area to wtrictr Cho had ac6s to the rest of the dorm. He found partitions being built to now close it off. Had there been paftitions therc, then knoced down and being rebuilt?

The polie had reported to us something quib different, tfiat there was not acess frqn the mallrmm area t the rest of the dorm, and that Cho probably bilgated som@ne into the building.

Can you qulckly ask Flindtum or whoever knows which is correct?

Phil

htps://weboutlook.vt.edu/exchange/mccoy/Sent%20ltems/RE:%20entranceo/AlbYo2lWe... 812912007 I From: Finney, Jack Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 3:01 PM To: Jones, Russell Cc: McCoy, Lenwood; Hincker, Larry Subject: RE: Special lssue of Traumatology

Russefl, pwed T rcrri theurre I/!nrcrnrrq^l for the soecial- issue of Traumatology. It does not appear to fit a usuaf definltion of research, and therefore Irm not certain it falls within the purview of the research committee. [Jnr"rorzar Droqidant qia.rart q o-mei ] of M:r,r 17 :nnottnr:ino Presiclential Policv It\JwgVE!, f !g')-!L{slt L \rLE99! v! rrqJ ' Memorandum No. 241- seems quite relevant for this request. Therefore, I am vvur-nnrr.i j f rrYn..' t.r T,anwoo,.l M^tnrr :nA r:rr\/ HinCkef. I think Mr. McCoy will contact you to discuss this proposal; rf not, please do call- or e-mail- him. His tefephone number is 231-0066.

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)Date: Fri, 08 Jun 200'7 ]-0:51:41 -0400 )From: Charles Figley PhD >Subject: Special Issue of Traumatology >X-Originating-IP : 69. 254.762. 202 )To : "Russell- T . .lones" (rti onesGvt , edu>

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)Hi RusseJ-1, )Great talking to you this morning. I do, defrnitely understand the )cofl-ective anxiety and cautionary mode of the University these days. )I have served as an expert witness on both sides (defense and /'PIa.LrLc!LL\-r-:-!r.F.\ 'r- rtlctrrJ rr-!uIrhinh-nrnfita \-ct.>g5nSggg 5U 1 llllUW Llr\- r-luf rmate f :.i r'l v I -LD --rrv P!\r!r-tq, SO I knOW the -r.Lq Well. >I believe they will recognize that this will be a great way for their >faculty to convey their story this year through a peer-revj-ewed, >scholarly journal Please get back to me on the list of potential >journal- article authors in order to meet our June 10th deadline and )keep us on schedule. AIso, fet me know if you have any more questions. )You have my cell phone number. >Warmest regards, )Charles

)Prof. Charles R. FigIey, Ph.D., Editor of Traumatology: >http | / /tmL. sagepub. com/ >Fulbright Felfow and Professor, Florida State University Traumatology >Institute Director, TalIahassee, FL 32306-2570 Email: )CFigleyGFSU. Edu Web: >http : / /mail-er. fsu . edu/- cfigley / )Phone: 850-644-9598 Fax: 800-889-0168 )Primum Non Nocere >This e-mail is confidential- and intended for the addressee on1y. If you >received this e-mail by mistake, please return to the sender and )discard lmmediately afterwards. Thank you. { Russell T. Jones, Ph.D. drnfoqqnr v!nf !Pqrrchn e_)' vrrvrvYl l arrrr nar,\ir.f m6ril- nf P

Lf +^. | 1,,,,,, F: nEEp: / / www. r -L re-^+ L rauma- . com :rom: [email protected] u Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2O07 1:12PM To: Multiole recipienis Subject: Letter from Provost Mark McNamee

Thursday, April i-9 ' 2007 Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues: I want to lhank you for t'he tremendous support you are providing to our students and to each other during this crisis. We lost five faculty members in this horrific shooting events, in addition to the twenty seven students. One faculty member and 23 students were rlrJinirrred q! Eq and are in variorrs sl-aoFs of rcr':nwcrv The families of all Ehe deceased are receiving all- the support we are extending. The strength, bravery, and commitment of our engire communitsy of scholars are unforgettable. The Etories of heroism are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The convocation, lhe vigi1, and the personal expressions of grief and hope on tshe drillfield are slnnbols of the love that is Virginia Tech. We are rr'i rai n i r 'Fonh

I am sitting at my computer for the first time since Monday morning and I am eager !o share as much information with you as possible. our internal briefings and policy meetings, attention to the victims and their families, and response to tshe media have kept. schedules f1uid. Breaking the news of confirmed deaths to many family members in person was one of the most wrenching experiences of my 1ife. Until- that moment, a glimmer of hope was tshe only thing holding familj.es in one piece. I am distressed that so many of the communications come through the media first. Often the media reweals information before vre can responsibly make tlre information available. our :tudents have been incredibly sophisticated in their interactions with the media. This note will be the first of a series of notes I wj-Il be sending to provide you with ongoing updates. The websitse is being used intensively Eo provide as much factual informatj-on as possible regarding funeraLs, memorial- serrrj-ces, breaking news, etc. I have been working with the college deans and the dean of the graduate school- eo deve l-op a set of principles and practices to guide the resumption of classes on Monday. We agree thaL a common seE of principles will best serve the faculty and the students and we thank you in advance for accepting some new ways of doing things t.o close out this semesler. The basic premise will be a student - deEermined choice among a set of specific options. Our goal- is to provide as much flexibility as possible for our students. each one of whom will be experiencing the mourning and recovery process in different ways. We wil-l be sending out the guidelines as a separate communication. We are also going to provide specific advice and guidance about how best tso talk about the incident with the students and how to seek whaLever help is needed, My office will work closely with the deans and academic associate deans to minimize any problems. We will afl need to be sensitive, ffexible, creatlve, ! and fair. All of the students whose lives were taken w1l-l be awarded degrees posthumously by Virginia Tech. The degrees will be awarded during the coIlege, departmental , or graduate school ceremonj-es based on the majors of the studencs. There will be several revi-ews of the entire set of events associated with the incidents. our internal review will begin as soon as possible and wil-l be wj-de-ranging. one goal is to impLement whatever changes are needed both in the short-term and long-term. An independent review reguested by Virginia Tech and approved by Governor Kaine will provide a fully objective analysis of the situatjon. Families members, despite their personal 'rief , have expressed a desire to use what we learn to help others prevent or respond to a crisis affecting any university, anywhere. The families also wan! to know the whole story of how their loved ones died. We wifl do ewerythiDg we can to provide as mucb detail as possible.

.4Eld::4i. ..-:t*:..: I have received an overwhelming number of messages from friende and colleag.ues around the urarlrl T am elra lvr qls :l cn ho:rir.rn y !!v,r'frnm t,eu!rrarrr !!,e]rsf r.i ande rnd anl1a:rrrrac4:ruqD. Thc nrrtnarrrin- ^f support and condolences is reassuring in this time of tragedy, -)l-ease take care of yourselves and look out for one another. Together \^re can be strong, 'i rrni Fa.i rFs i i cni- . and successful .

We are Virginia Tech.

Mark G. McNamee Tlnirrarsi j-v Drrr\/osi- and Vice President for Academic AffairE

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Lenwood

Mccoy, Lenwood SenU Tue 8l14l2OO7 9':42 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Subtectr Fw: Police access to records Attachments:

The fi nal outstanding question/answer.

Fromr Flinchum, Wendell Sent: Tue 8lI4|2OO7 7:15 PM To: Mcfry, Lenwood Cc: Heidbreder, Kay Subjecfi RE: Police access to records

Lenwood,

I was getting to this one!

It would be helpful if we knew when people we had committed to a mental health facility against their will are released so we would have the knowledge that they are possibly back on campus. This applies to Cho or anyone else, This would also be helpful for the university adminishation for the same reason. There is no way to know if this information would have made any difference and it may not have since he had no further contact with the police.

Wendell R. Flincium Chief of Police Mrginia Tech Police Stenett Facilities Complex 0523 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231S183

From: Schaenman, Phil lmailto:[email protected]] Sent: Fri BlIOl20O7 12:07 PM To: McCoy, Lenwood Subject Police access to records

Could you pass this question to Chef Flinchum?

We understood thatthe police did not have all the information on Cho that they would have liked to have known about, because of information privacy acts. ls that accurate? Did they ask for information they were not allowed to receive, or did not get sent information sent proactively that they did not know about until after the crimes?

lf they had more inbrmation on cho earlier, was there really anything they could have done, or was is more for university administration, counseling,etc? | think the only criminal activity known about cho was indeed dealt with by the police. Knowing you have a problem student--even with all the information we now know_ might not have made a difference in what the police could do, but we would like to check that.

Phil

https://weboutlook.r,'t.edu/exchange/mccoy/Sent%20ltemslFW:%20PoliceYo20accessYo20t... 812912007 Hello and a Question Page I of I

McGoy, Lenwood

From: Peggy [email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2Q07 12:57 PM McOov. Lenwood Subject: Hello and a Question

Dear Lenwood:

I understand you are reviewing all material that is written about our tragedy. I am the Assoc. Editor of About Campus, a Jossey-Bass publication that is distributed widely to college campuses. We have an issue planned that is dealing with sustaining learning in the face of tragedies rather than rehashing the situation. I have three writers on campus who are preparing manuscripts for an early July deadline. Would you be amenable to looking at their in a rather short time frame?

Sorry I missed talking to you today but hope you can get back with me as soon as possible. I am much easier to reach via computer but can plan to speak by phone today or tomorrow ifthat works better for you.

Thank you, peggy

Peggy Meszaros, Ph.D.; CFCS William E. Lavery Professor of Human Development Director, Center for Information Technology Impacts on Children, Youth, and Families College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Department of Human Development 200 Wallace Hall ([email protected]) Phone: (540)231-9428 Fax: (540) 231-7157 For More Information About the M. S. in Human Development click on: http ://www.humandevelopment.vt. edu/appliedmastersmain.htm

6n9t2007 Wilkes, Lisa

crom: [email protected] u /ent: Thursday, April 19,2007 1:12PM To: Multiple recipients Subject: Letter from Provost Mark McNamee

Thursday., April 19, 26b7

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues:

f want to thank you for the tremendous suppor t you are providing to our students and to each othen during this cnisis, hie lost five faculty membens in this honnific shooting event, in addition to the twenty seven students. One faculty member and 23 students wene injuned and ane in vanious stages of recoveny. The families of all the deceased ane receiving all the support we ane extending. The stnength, braveny, and commitment of our entire community of scholans are unforgettable, The stories of henoism ane both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The convocation, the vig11, and the pensonal expnessions of grief and hope on the dril,lfield :no crrmhnl c n{ +ho lOVe that is Virginia TeCh, hJe ane Virginia TeCh.

I am sitting at my computer for the finst time sj.nce Monday monning and f am eager to share as much information wj,th you as possible. Our intennal bniefings and policy meetings., attention to the victims and their families, and response to the media have kept schedules fluid. Breal(ing the news of confinmed deaths to many famj-ly membens in person t^ras. one of the most wrenching experiences of my life. Until that moment, a glimmer of hope was the only thing holding families in one pi-ece.

am distnessed that so many of the communications come thnough the media finst. often the '-media neveals infonmation befone we can responsibly malce the infonmation avail-able. Our itudents have been incredibly sophisticated in thein j.nteractions with the media. This note will be the first of a series of notes I will be sending to pnovide you with ongoing updates. The website is being used intensively to pnovlde as much factual infonmation as possible regarding funerals, memorial services, breaking news, etc.

f have been worl

A11 of the students whose l-ives were taken will be awarded degnees posthumously by Vir-ginia Tech. The degnees will be awanded duning the college, departmental,, on graduate school- ceremonies based on the maions of the students.

hene will be several nevlews of the entine set of events associated wi.th the incidents. Oun i.nternal neview wili begin as soon as possl-bIe and will be wide-ranging. One goal is to -mplement whatever changes ane needed both in the shont-term and long-tenm. An independent neview requested by Virginla Tech and appnoved by Govennor Kaine will provide a fuIly I Wilkes, Lisa

-rom: president-resc@exchan ge.vt.ed u r€ llti Friday, April 20,2007 7:12 AM To: Multiple recipients Subject: We Will Prevail

Dean Fe11ow Membens of the Vi.rginia Tech Community:

First, I wish I could speak to each of you individually to thank you for your courage and dedication and to teI1 you how much your support has meant to oun students, to thein families, to the membens of our extended community, and to me personafly.

Duning the honror of the last few days, the one bnight light in the darkness has been the stnength and spj.nit so pnevalent acnoss campus. As both Pnesident Bush and Governon Kaine noted, and as the wonld has seen, Vinginia Tech is a community in the truest sense of the wond. I lcnow I speal< for many others when f teI1 you how pnoud I am of you, and fnom the bottom of my heart, I t han l< you.

After this tnaumatic expenience, it will be dlfficult to resume oun lives and duties. But start again, we must. By wonl

In that vein, we believe it best to nesume classes on Monday, Apnil 23. Commencement will proceed as scheduled on May 11. Our gnaduating seniors and their families eed and desenve this time to manl( their ' accomplishments and to start the next phase of their lives, A11 of the deceased student victims will be hononed with posthumous degrees.

For oun studentsr infonmation about course worl< has been posted on the Vinginia Tech home page. There will be a great deal of flexibility in pnoviding options for completing the semesten.

In closing, f can only echo a few of the stinning wonds of Nikki Giovanni: "Thnough all our sadness we will pnevail. "

I thank you, and again ask that you tal

Mrr

Chanles W. Steger Pnesident Wilkes qrom: [email protected] ,ent: Thursday, April 19,2007 1:24PM To: Multiple recipients Subject: Letter to Students from Provost Mark McNamee

Thunsday, April 19, 2gO7

Dear Vinginia Tech Students: hje are veny pnoud of youn suppont, courage, and commitment duning this tragedy. youn expressions of love and grief for oun fa1len students and facultv membens and thein families and fniends ane inspiring.

0n a practical level, we have developed pninciples to guide the resumption of classes on April 23. hle are pnoviding you, the students, with the ability to mal

Your welfare is a veny hi.gh pnionity fon us. Flexlbllity will be the guiding pninciple. To avoid ovenloading the system, I am keeping this message short. I will pnovide additional information thnough the web. hle sincerely hope you will remain engaged in the learning pnocess no matter which options you choose. The principles apply to students at all campus locations. Dissertatj.on and thesis 'eadl-ines have been modified by the Graduate School , lest wishes,

Marl( McNamee University Provost objective analysis of the sj.tuation. Fami-Lies membens, despite their pensonal gnief, have expressed a desire to use what we Learn to help others pnevent or nespond to a crisis affecting any university, anywhene. The families also want to know the whole story of how thein loved ones died, laie will do evenything we can to pnovide as much detail as possible, f have necei-ved an overwhelming number of messages from fniends and colleagues around the wonld. I am sune you ane also hearing from your fniends and colleagues. The outpour ing of suppont and condolences is reassuring in this time of tragedy.

Please take care of yourselves and look out for one anothen. Together we can be strong, united, nesi.lient, and successful .

We are Virginia Tech.

Mark G. McNamee University Provost and Vice Pnesident fon Academic Affains

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Evans, Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 8:44 AM To: Evans, Susan Subject: FW: feel warm all over?

From: Smith, Sandn Sent: Wednesday, August 08,2OO7 6:45 PM To: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, Christopher Subject: FW: feel warm all over?

FYI

Sandra W. Smith Administrative Assisfant to the President Virginia Tech (0131) Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 544/n1-6231 [email protected]

From: Roger Slayton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 07,2007 6:00 PM To : [email protected]; president@vt,edu Subject: feel warm all over? httpr//www.opinioniournal.com/best/?id=110010439&mod=RSS Opinion Journal&ojrss=frontpaqe

BY JAMES TARANTO Tuesday, August 7, 2007 3:40 p.m. EDT

The Spirit of Virginia Tech "On September 6, Virginia's own Dave Matthews Band along with John Mayer, PhilVassar, and Nas willjoin together in A Concert For Virginia Tech' at the university's Lane Stadium," declares a press release from the institute:

"We're extremely grateful for the compassion and generosity of these artists who wished to create a very special event where our students, faculty, and staff can come together to celebrate the spirit and resiliency of our university community as we begin a new academic year," said Charles Steger, President of Virginia Tech. . . .

"While we obviously will never forget those lost or affected by the events of April 16, this concert will help us to honor Virginia Tech's enduring Hokie Spirit," said Scott Cheatham, president of Hokies United. Hokies United is a student-driven volunteer effort organized to respond to local, national and international tragedies that may impact the Virginia Tech community.

"Nas," whose full name is Nasir Jones, is, according to the press release, "hip hop's foremost lyricist and thinker. And, some would argue, hip hop's conscience." Here is a sample of hip hop's conscience's oeuvre, a 1999 work called "Shoot 'Em Up" (warning: unredacted obscenities at !!n0:

8t9/2007 Pase2 of2 One 44, two 45's 3 loaded clips, 4 niggas roll, one nigga drives 500 Benz, 6 reasons why This kid should die We shootin every m----f--er outside Pulled on his block, jumped out the car, guns in our hand At the same time everybody ran There that nigga go, hiding in the crowd Let the trigger blow, 7 shots now he lying on the ground

Hip hop's conscience is helping the Virginia Tech community come together to celebrate its spirit and resiliency and ensure that we never forget those lost or affected by the events of April 16. Doesn't that make vou feel warm all over?

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Evans, Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 9:42 AM To: Evans, Susan; Cox, Shawn Subject: FW Va. Tech Monitoring - 0710912007 Attachments: VIRGINIA TECH DAILY PRINT MONITORING 07 09 07.doc; VIRGINIA TECH DAILY BROADCAST MONITORING 07 9 07.doc

Susan and Shawn-

Next 4/16 file to make and maintain-freshman orientation.

Thanks.

From : Clark, Casey [mailto:Casey.Clark@ bm.com] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 9:31 AM To: Clough, Christopher; Owczarski, Mark; [email protected] Cc: Kozakos, Penny; Grace, Neil; Lamboley, Genny; Doyne, lGren; Koops, Gary; [email protected]; Leveton-Psb, Jay; Miller, Rober! Huhman, Heather Subject: Va. Tech Monitoring - 0710912007

Team,

Please find attiached today's print and broadcast monitoring reports. Four e-mails will follow with broadcast clips.

Most of the stories are about freshman orientation beginning today and participation in the new emergency alert system, and are all either oositive or neutral.

Best. Casey

Casey Clark Bu rson-Marsteller Washington p 202.530.4673 [email protected]

7^7t2007 Plummer. Ellen 4125/07 5:20 PM -0400, Deans and VPs " points" Date: wed, 25 APr 2007 I7:20:20 -0400 From: "P1ummer, EIIen" S,^^6,^ Subject: Deans and VPs "talkinq points" To: "McNamee, Mark" Cc: "wil1iams, Gail S." , "Plunmer, El1en" , "Hanna, Dixon" , "Smith, Ken" , David Ford Thread-topic: Deans and VPs "talking points" Thread- index : AceH f 4 z Lpuol xrrostmakGtphlv0 l-,9== X-Junkmail-Status : score=10/50, host=vivi . cc . vt. edu X-Junknail-SD-Rar^, : score=unknown, ref id=str=O 0 0 1, 0A09020 5 . 462Fc6 42. 0 059, ss=l, f gs=0, ip=198 ' 82 160.18, so=2006-09-22 03 z 48 254, omn=5 . z. LzL/ zvuo-v>-z t Original-recipient: rfc822i fotdd0vt.edu x-original-ArrivalTime: 25 Apr 2007 2L;20 :20.0581- (UrC) FILETIME= [ B 7 7 9289 0 : 0 1c787 7F ]

AGENDA

Meeting with Dr. McNamee, Deans, VPs, and Others April 26, 2007 8:00AM - 10:00AM President's Board Room 210 Burruss Hall

1 April 16, 2007 - Moving Forward a. GRADES 1 David Ford needs consensus on 4 issues related to grades Jerry Niles and David - grades for rnjured students la SPACE 1. As soon as Dixon arrives he can updale everyone on Norris and related space issues COMMENCEMENT 1. The Emergency Response Resouce Group, convened by Minnis is working closely with Ed Hennecke on details,

1.15% Budget Process in 2007-08 a. Just checking in with Deans, have their proposals, do they want to reconsider anything'i Do they want to decide on one reinvestnrent priority? Etc.

Scorecard a- schedule to share with the BOV 1 . MONDAY NOON dcadline - Dixon can discuss lr refinement of definitions and reporting cycle

Annual Report Process and Format a. Wc riill provide thern with a template to share rvith their Dept. Lleads by the end ol'the week next rveek

Printed for David Ford Plummer, Ellen.4l25l07 5:20 PM -0400, Deans and VPs "talking points"

5. 6-year Financial Plan Summary a. Ken and Dixon - can discuss

Ellen Plummer Soecial Assistant to the Provost Director of the Virginia Tech Women's Center Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 206 Washington Street (0270) Blacksburg, V A 24061 -O27 0 54G.231-7806 [email protected]

Printed for David Ford [email protected]>

. tnLasi,i.a:iz;.-;-- .:i$a+;-i!..-- --r-'- [email protected], 4125107 8:06 AM -0400' REVISED--CORRECTED Fwd: Agenda ite To: mncnamee€vt. edu From: David Ford Subject: REVISED--CORRECTED Fwd: Agenda items for Dean's meeting Cc : eplunmerovt.edu. kpdepauwGvt,edu, [email protected], wdeanovt.edu, jhess€vt.edu, rdaniel0vt . edu Bcc: X-Attachments:

Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 A7:45:31 -0400 To: [uncnanee0vt . edu Froms David Ford Subject: Agenda items for Dean's meeting Cc: eplumnerovt. edu, kpdepauwovt. edu gailwGvt.edu, r,/deancvt.edu, jhessovt.edu, rdaniel0vt.edu ' X-Attachments: -W.T^w Mark (and EIlen )----- r know that the two of you are considering items for Thursday morning's Deans meeting and I respectfully request that the following items be raised for consensus. !'irst, I am comfortable that in working with the Associate Academic Deans I have an understanding on the exceptions to our university P,/f' policy at the undergraduate level. I can handle the extenuating circumstances. GRADUATE COURSES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY ANY EXCEPTIONS TO P/F FOR SPRING 2007.

The issues for consensus are. 1. In cases were tentative grades for graduating seniors can not be determined by N Fra nirran +n Monday, April 30 (due date for tentative grades) that a grade of " B" ensure graduation with distinction for those students currently in that category and for whom diplornas have been delivered. Where appropriate, an "X" I daf orrad .rr-a.la \ fr should be used instead of an "I" (Incomplete) for the sane reason. The tentative grades can always be changed at a later date as necessary.

2. AS A DEFAULT for any student with whon the professor has not made contactr award the grade earned as of April 16 (i.e. Option #1 ) and the grade can always be changed $L Iater as necessary. 3. Agree that there will be "No Academic Suspensions" for Spring 2007. For students in academic drfficulty, ttrey will be allowed an additionaf probationary term, Studenls will not need to submit an academic appeal for FaIL 2007.

4. Authorize that the "NG" (no grade) and "NR" (no reporting) will not be calculated into the overall GPA as an "F . ---thanks for your consideration, David David R. Ford Vice Provost for Academic Affairs 330 Burruss Halt (0132) \Tir.'inia'no..h Blacksburg, VA 24061 540 / 23t-4167 540/23I*72II rax forddOvt . edu

Printed for David Ford Dean, Wanda Hankins,4/27107 4:03 PM -0400, Fwd: Academic Standing for Undergradu I Dates Fri, 27 Apr 2007 L6:03:28 -0400 From: "Dean, Wanda Hankins" Subject: Fw: Academic Standing for Undergraduates - Spring 2007 To: Susanna Rinehart , Barry Simmons , Candice Clemenz , Chris HeLns , David Ford , Ed Spencer , ,lack Davis , Jack Dud1ey , Karen Sanders , Kim Bro\4rn , Mary Ann Lewis , Mary Marchant , Mike Deisenroth , Norrj.ne Spencer , "Randy crockettgvt , edu " , RaI Van Dyke , Rich oder\,/ald , Ron Daniel- , Sheryl BaII Thread-topic: Acadernic Standing for Undergraduates - Spring 2007 Thread-index : AceJBkaehSWgxYSDRh+vPvrPEO3v2xvrAAMSUg X-Junkmail-Status: score=10/50, host=steiner . cc . vt. edu x-Junkmail-sD-Raw: score=unknown, refid=str=0001 . 0A090 2 0 3 . 463257 41. 002F, ss=1, fgs=0 , ip=rS4.82.!62.213, so=2006-09-22 03248t54, dmn=5.2.L2I/2006-09-27 X-OriginalArr ivalT.ime : 27 Apr 2007 20:03t29.0671 (UTC) FILETIME= [ ]"FEC6 170 : 0 1C78907 l Email below sent to all undergraduates

Thank s wanda

-----original Mes sage----- From: registrarevt.edu Imailto:registrarovt.edul Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 3:55 PM To: Multiple recipients Subject: Academic Standing for Undergraduates - Spring 2007

Subject: Academic Standing for Undergraduates - Spring 2007

PLEASE NOTE: due to the tragic events last week and the ultimate impact on grading polic ies /options for students in the Spring 2007 semester, the university has determined that no currently enrolled student wilt be placed on academic suspension at the end of Spring 2007. If your overall cPA remains below a 2.0 at the end of Spring 2007 you will not be placed on suspension but on continued probation. If your overall GpA fa1Is below 2.0, you will be placed on academic probation but with an opportunity to raise your GPA Sununer and/or FaII 2007. students who raise their overall cPA to the 2.0 threshoLd or above at the end of Spring 2007 will return to good academic standing. Reminder: if you are a Spring 2007 candidate for degree, you must have an overall cpA of 2.0 as well as a 2.0 in-major in order to meet graduation requirements.

Printed for David Ford [email protected]>

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From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 2:59 PM To: Evans, Susan Gc: Cox. Shawn Subject: FW: Pilot concert review on Nas

For the Nas file.

Also, please capture all this o'reilly stuff for the file, too

Mark Owczarski Director of News & Information University Relations Virginia Tech 314 Bunuss Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061 540 231 5223

From: Cecelia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August L5,2007 t2:44 PM To: Hincker, Larry Cc: Clough, Christopher; Owczarski, Mark; Gresham, Hunter Subject: Pilot concert review on Nas

FYI - Pilot article from Nas's April concert in Norfolk. Cecelia

The Virginian-Pilot(Norfolk, VA.)

April 7, 2007 Saturday The Virginian-Pilot Edition Crowd-pleaser

BYLINE: MALCOLM VENABLE

SECTION: DAILY BREAK; Pg. E2

LENGTH: 567 words

BY MALCOLM VENABLE

THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

Hip-hop is dead, if one uses chart standings, critical opinion and Nas' album title "Hip Hop Is Dead" as i Yet at the rapper's show Thursday at The NorVa, it seemed to be thriving,

After patrons were patted down and waved with metal detectors, they entered to find hip-hop culture in preserved cocoon.

8n5/2007 Page 2 of2

DJ Bee, from 103 Jamz, held court in The Norva's front lounge. Immediately felt was a relaxed, welcoming vibe and the kind of academic appreciation one might expect for jazz, The small room symbolized what was in store: seeing people of all colors peacefully unified by a cultural phenomenon.

In the sold-out Norva's main hall, an impenetrable mass formed long before the show started, Given that Nas has somewhat of an indie and intellectual appeal, the crowd buzzed with a kind of music-geek, holy anticipation. Attendees, diverse in age and color, were a veritable who's who of the Hampton Roads "urban" scene. Nas, whose 1994 album "Illmatic" is considered a masterpiece of the form, emerged after 9 p.m. wearing white Jordans, a Greco-Roman inspired T-shirt and a massive gold chain featuring a fist-sized gold-and-diamond King Tutankhamun pendant. Though it is just jewelry, the piece captures Nas: he can be commercial and vulgar, but he is probably the last chart-topping rapper who makes ancient history, biblical study, politics, philosophy and sometimes sentimentally uplifting anthems prominent in his work,

As stage shows go, Nas'set will not be remembered as revolutionary, He succumbs to the presentation plight of many rappers, which is a tendency to simply pace the stage while talking into a microphone. (But, you were expecting sorcery?)

Besides turning his Dl's stand into a black funeral casket flanked by flower arraignments, Nas offered no scenery. He began his set with "Carry on Tradition" and "Black Republican," songs from the current album that hold that America has lost its way culturally, spiritually and intellectually,

Nas really does not need a mesmerizing stage persona. His personality is his performance, and gestures like raising his fist and saying "Power to all people - black, white, Asian, whatever," only fueled his followers. When he finally ripped into first album cuts including "Represent," "It Ain't Hard to Tell" and "N.Y. State of Mind," he worked the mass into a frenzy. They did not mind his tendency to stop a song midway - "I'm done with that," he'd say to his DJ - or his medleys of late-'gOs, critically panned hits including "Phone Tap."

Some did question his avoidance of "Ether," his diss record against newly reconciled friend Jay-l, but most everyone seemed surprised at how many songs they'd remembered over Nas' eight-album career. He began to wear after an hour, but his stamina was impressive.

Toward the end, Nas announced projects for fall, applauded attendees' self-preservation - "It's planned for us not to be here," he said - and insulted 50 Cent and Dipset, rap performers who, comparatively, lack Nas' substance.

As he finished, he led the audience in a chant: "1,2,3, Peacel 1, 2, 3, Peacel" That mantra seemed to summon the original spirit of hip-hop, which is exactly why people love Nas, n\Reach Malcolm Venable at (757) 446-2662 or [email protected]. CONCERT REVIEW

Nas performed Thursday at The NorVa in Norfolk. CONCERT REVIEW Nas performed Thursday at The Norva in Norfolk.

Cecelia H. Hovis Brand Marketing Manager Virginia Tech University Relations 202-A Media Building Blacksburg, VA 24061 Telephone No. 540/231 -3899 Fax No. 54012314943 WUryiniare*

We are Virginia Tech.

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Evans, Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 10:13 AM To: Evans, Susan Subjecfi FW: W Concert

Nas file

Mark Owczarski Director of News & Information University Relations Virginia Tech 314 Bunuss Hall Blacksburg, VA24061 540 231 5223

From: Smith, Sandra Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:29 AM To: Owczarcki, Mark; Clough, Christopher Subjectr FW: W Conceft

FYI

SandraW. Smith Administrative Asslsfanf to the President Virginia Tech (0131) Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 540/231-6231 [email protected]

From: [email protected] Imailto: [email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 02,2007 10:10 PM To: President Steger; President of Virginia Tech Cc: Poole, Jay; Webb, Kenneth; [email protected] Subject: Re: W Concert

Gentlemen:

Are you aware that the following are reportedly the lyrics of a song from one of the bands performing at your concert to boost the morale of the VT Nation?

Interesting choice in a band to say the least. Lefs all hope they don't sing this one. However, having looked up the lyrics of their other songs, I would dare say they do not have much better to offer.

Eric Hilscher (Father of Emily Jane Hilscher)

NAS LYRICS

"Shoot'Em Up"

8t7/2007 Page2 of3 INas] One 44, two 45's 3 loaded clips, 4 niggas roll, one nigga drives 500 Benz, 6 reasons why This kid should die We shootin every motherfucker outside Pulled on his block, jumped out the car, guns in our hand At the same time everybody ran There that nigga go, hiding in the crowd Let the trigger blow, 7 shots now he lying on the ground Blood on the floor Then we shot some more Niggas he was with 2 niggas hit, one nigga fell One tryed to run, go get him son Make sure he's done before we bail, i aint trying to goto jail Must handle beef, code of the street Load up the heat, if these nigga think they could fuck around Real niggas do real things By all means, niggas knowin how we get down.. It goes......

[Chorus (3X)] Shoot 'em up, just shoot 'em up, what.. (whispering) Kill kill kill, murder murder murder

INas] Driving through roads, Suburban Chevrolet 6 tinted windows, and I'm on my way To get up with my hoes, I pull up to they house Not a freak to be heard, nobody came out Ringin the bell, where in the hell Could they be at, I'm about to leave Steppin' slow, where my truck was at Who the fuck is that? Could it be a jack? Now pull my strap, it's my man And we have the same plan There them bitches go Civic '94, looking funny though Open up the car door, funny smile Fuck 2 already, 3rd ass was heavy "Nas this is Sherri, Sherri this is Nas, and his man, Ready?" Walked in the house, snatched off they clothes Ran through them hoes Plenty ice, that they all seemed to like Can't find my man, heard a blam blam Now I'm wonderin, "In this scam, do I even stand a chance?" He kllled the hoes, took all they doe Fire in his eyes, higher than the sky Comin down the stairs Now he wantin mine, reachin for my nine Aiming with our guns at each others face, at the same time my nine on his lips, his fifth on my chin, I start whispering "Put your gun down, we can skip town" Rocked him to sleep, pushed back his meat Lift off his chain Took his shit, emptied out close range...

8t7t2007 Page 3 of3 [Chorus (4X)J [3rd time there is no whispering of: "kill kill kill, murder murder muder".]

Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Evans, Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11:01 AM To: Evans, Susan Subject: FW: Re concert

Nas file Mark Owczarski Direclor of NewE & Information University Relations Virgj-nia Tech 314 Burrus6 HaIl Blacksburg, VA 24051 540 23t 5223 maowczar@vt . edu

- - ---Original Message----- From: Clough, Christopher Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 10:0? PM To: O'Rourke, Kim; Owczarski, Mark Sub"i ect : RE : Re concert Kim. I'11 send you whaC I have. I appreciate t.he sensitj_vity. My sense is t.hat this story doesn't have any more sleam unless somethj-ng else on NaE turns up. Right now we have one song in question from an artist that has sold 12 million records since 1994 and is very popular among hip-hop fans and young black audiences. Chris ---- -Original Message---- - From: O'Rourke, Kim Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 09:25 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Clough, Christopher,. Owczarski, Mark Cc: Hovis, Cecel-ia Subject: RE: Re concer! Chris: Sandy says Ehere are many more like the one f sent you. I will, ask her to forward them in the morning. I had a conversation with the Rector this morning, and this is at lhe forefront of his mind. He is planning to speak with the President in the morning, so any information, staEistics, etc. you can provide would be helpful . Pl-ease send t'o me and copy to Sandy Smith (ssmithovt.edu) so she can get them to the President before the phone call--I'm expecEing it to occur around LO, but. t.hat could chanrrF fhenL< l{im -- ---Original Message----- From: Clough, Christopher Sent: MoDday, August 05, 2OO7 9222 PM To: O'Rourke, Kim; Owczarski, Mark Cc: Hovis, Cecelia Subject: RE: Re concert Kim, Thanks for sending, we're tracking this cIosely. I can't defend DMB,s decision Lo incl,ude Nas, however I believe that this 1999 song has been compfetefy laken out of conEext and grossly manipulaLed by Bove (in his shameless self promotion prior to his september 4 book launch). To dat,e we have more lhan 17,000 online ticket requests - that's probably the besE indicator of sEudents, recent grads, faculty and staff affirmation of the concerr. Mark I can get you background on this. Chris - -- --Original Message----- From; O'Rourke, Kim Sent; Monday, Augms t 05, 2007 08:39 pM Eastern Standard Time To: Owczarski, Mark; Clough, Christopher Subj ect. : FW: Re concert

-:t-Lrn-.i"a*ttia:; t*.. -:::" "i Fromr President of Virginia Tech Sent: Monday, August 06, 2Q07 6224 PM To: O'Rourke, Kim Subject: Fw: Re concert

From: Sandy Young [mailto;[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 5120 PM To: president@vt, edu subject: Re concer!

Dear President Steger,

First, Iet me say how much r have appreciated your leadership over the past several months. I am a VT alumnus (8.S., Sociology, L973') and a local pastor (Blacksburg ChrisEian Fellowship) . I am very involved in working for the healing of our campus and commun.r-tsv.

Hovtever, I am dismayed to see that Nas is being featured in the September 6 concert on campus. His song lyrics (see for example http : / /www. azlyrics . com/ lyrics /nas / shootenup . html ) are not only indecent according to most communiey standards, but also clearly violate several points in Tech' s own "Principl"es of Communitv"...

' We afflrm lhe inherent dignity and value of every person and strive to maintain a clirnate for work and learning based on mutual respect and understanding.

' We affirm the right of each person to expreas thoughts and opinions freely. we encourage open expressj-on wilhin a climate of civility, sensilivity, and mutuaf respect.

we reject all forms of prejudice and discrimination, including those based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political- affiliation, race, religion, sexual ori.entation, and veteran status. We take individual and collectiwe responsibility for helping to eliminate bias and discrimination and for j.ncreasing our own understanding of these issues through education. training, and interacEion with others

f would think we shouldl't need to invite to our campus a rapper who glorifies violence and the degradation of women, among olher things .

S i ncerely,

Brian K. (Sandy) Young Evans. Susan

From: Owczarski, Mark Sent: Friday, August 17,2007 10:09 AM To: Roszak, COL Rock Gc: Evans, Susan; Hincker, Larry Subject: RE: Controversial concert

Rock- - Other folks are getting messages as weI1, and we're asking Susan Evans to file those that we can. (If lhey are truly threatening, they need tso go to VT Police.

The other day wrote up this aa a starting points. In a nutshel1, our position is lhat we support Dr. Steger, the concert will go on. and that it will focus on healing and community. Please paraphrase Ehe below atatement should you resoond to fellow alumni-/friends of the Corps . Mark Mark OwczarEki Director of News & Information University RelaEions Iuir^ini. Tadh 314 Burruss Haf I Blacksburg, vA 24 061 540 23r 5223 maowczar@vts. edu

-----original Message-- - - - President Steger has worked tirelessly to help those who were victimized by the tragedy and to help the entire Hokj.e community heal . That is a particularly important. focus as the university and its 28,000 students prepare t'o start a new academic year. As an academic institution we respect tshe imporE.ance of public debate, and v/e greatly appreciatse the owerwhelming support President Steger and the university continue to receive during this challenging time. Nearly 70 percenE of all eligible students have reserved tickets to the upcoming .'A Concert for Virginia Tech" on SepEember 5 in Blacksburg, prior to lheir return to campus with more expected in the week ahead, as concert organi.zers prepare for a posiEive celebration for the upcoming academic year. We are grateful to Lhe Dave Matthews Band for their magnanimous offer of a free concert to cefebrate the resiliency of the Hokie Spirie and their vrork t'o secure a wide diversity of altists .

We recognize that not all of the performing artists will appeal to all audi-ence members. However, this concert is inlended to carry positive messages from all the performers and we are sure that is whats lhe Dave Matthews Band intended to happen when they invited the other artists to join them.

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Evans, Susan

From: Gresham, Hunter Sent: Tuesday, July 31,2007 10:43 PM To: Gresham, Hunter; Adeel Khan; Albert, Joseph; Armagost, Mark; Beach, John; Bedenbaugh, Laura; Clark, Steve; Cochrane, Denny; Eichhorn, Lynn; Elvey, William; Flanagan, Elizabeth; Flinchum, Wendell; Gabbard, Tom; Greene, John; Hayes, Angela; Hincker, Larry; Hovis, Gecelia; Hughes, Teresa; Hunter, Monica; James, Brian; Kidd, David; Matt Johnson; Maureen Lawrence; McOoy, Richard; Mitchell, Terri Thompson; Mouras, Steve; Portia Galloway; Scott Cheatham; Smoot, Ray; Steele, Julie; Theodore, Mary Grace; Underuood, Casey; Walters, Cara; \Mlson, Sheruvood Subject Final CONFIDENTIAL Email lmportance: High

Hello all,

I regret the late nature of this email, but have a series of updates since Monday that I wanted to share with you first- prior to the official announcement tomorrow.

We are expecting the release to be sent to Virginia media, the E-blast to go out from the administration to the university community, and the website and survey links to go "live" at or around 9:30 a.m. I will do my best to send an email to the task force at approximately the same time or shortly thereafter; however, I have not doubt that you will quickly know when it becomes public information.

I will do my best to share with you the final press release; however, it will be posted online immediately. Each of you should receive the E-blast as employees. As well, I will share the Q&A with each of you tomorrow moming. I'm asking that you please *key. make it available to the people in your respective areas who, because of their positiaon, might need or require the additional information. I am enlisting your help to make this distribution happen. lf a question is asked at any time that you or a colleague doesn't know the answer to or isn't comfortable answering, I strongly encourage you to communicate that information directly to me and l'll process as expeditiously as possible.

As well, please push people to the website. Address is www.vt.edu/concert.

I have established an email alias of [email protected]; however, depending on influx of inquiries or comments, response time will vary as those will dump into a special folder of my own personal inbox (yes, I'm officially insane... or will be).

Last but not least, the 800 number established post 4.16.07 within University Development remains active. Beth, the receptionist who handles that and other main development lines, as well as the Special Events straff will be assisting me with incoming calls. That number is 1 -800-533-1 144.

All media inquiries should be directed to Universig Relations.

As well, please be cautious with sharing the information that you are privy to because of your involvement with the tast force. \A/hat you know may or may not be relevant or suitable to share with the public.

I know no other way to share the additional updates other than to simply run through them...

There are now 4 confirmed artists-

r Phil Vassar (New as of Monday-country) r Nas (NEWI- urban) r John Mayer r Dave Matthews Band o Gates will open at 4 p.m. c Show will beging at 6 p.m. r On-field seating- as all seating- will be randomly assigned to all ticket requesters (not just students as originally discussed); there was no "easy" way to distribute tickets and retain field seating for students only; therefore, the decision was made that the next best alternative was to assign all tickets in a completely random fashion to all concert-goers r Seats will be assigned to 4 zones- East General Admission, West General Admission, South End Zone General Admission, and reserved on-field; tickets will provide a relevant gate number for entry as a means to assist with pedestrial traffic flow

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and disbursement of people r Ticket pickup will occur on September 3-5 from 8 am - 8pm at Squires Student Center, Local students, faculty and staff must pick-up their tickets during these times; will call pickup day of show will not be available to these groups; additional details regarding ticketing distribution will be included on the website and in the E-blast once live tomorrow; other information will be added in the futu re as needed.

Okay, that is all I can think of at this time. Tomorrow will be a very interesting and exciting day*hopefully a very happy, hopeful and positive one as well! Thank you for all your efforts and hard work to arrive us to this point-- our job should get a bit easier when we can plan and discuss openly.

Thanksl

(J,/rs.) 3{unter Q. Qresiam Oireclor of Special Events Office of Special Events

Virginia Tech University Development University Gateway Center 902 Prices Fork Road Mail Code: 0336 Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: 540.231.4853 Fax: 540.231.8329

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