With classes and events canceled, FSU to host vigil today on Langford Green
In the aftermath of a shooting on campus Thursday that left two dead, six injured and a community shaken, Florida State University will hold a vigil for the victims today at 5 p.m.
It is set to take place on Langford Green in front of the Unconquered Statue at Doak Campbell Stadium.
FSU also is providing counseling and victim’s advocate services at the Askew Student Life Center from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today.
All classes and athletics events were canceled on Thursday through the weekend. Nearby Florida A&M University also canceled classes on Friday in a showing of support for Florida State.
With the Seminoles’ home baseball series against Virginia being postponed, members of the Florida State athletics department staff gathered Thursday evening to provide hundreds of free hamburgers and hot dogs to students on campus.
According to Florida State’s web site, the university is not asking for donations at this time. But if any individuals or organizations are looking to provide resources, they are asked to contact studentaffairs@fsu.edu.
In the wake of Thursday’s tragedy, messages of support have come from all corners of the athletics world and university community.
“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with everyone at Florida State University, the Tallahassee community, and all those affected by today’s tragic event,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. “The entire ACC family stands in support of Florida State, and our hearts will remain with all of those impacted.”
“I join everyone at the University of Florida in sending our most caring thoughts and deepest sympathies to the Florida State University family,” UF interim President Kent Fuchs posted on social media. “Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by the shootings and their loved ones.”
The University of Miami posted this message of unity with Florida State on Twitter/X:
And here was the message from Florida A&M:
Warchant will provide additional updates and information as they become available.
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