April 16, 2008

Podcasts

Day of Remembrance

Speeches and Remarks from April 16, 2008.

University Commemoration - President Charles Steger

Virginia Tech President Charles Steger was the opening speaker at the University Commemoration ceremony. He told the crowd that our search for answers will continue.
Length: 07:22

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University Commemoration - Reading of Names

Tony Distler and Karen Cronin read brief statements in remembrance of the 32 precious lives lost one year ago.
Length: 22:12

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University Commemoration - Gov. Tim Kaine

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine was the closing speaker at Virginia Tech's University Commemoration ceremony. He noted the lost promise of the lives that were taken from us.
Length: 10:34

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Candlelight Vigil - Chamber Singers

The Virginia Tech Chamber Singers perform "Walk Humbly, Son," composed by the band Eddie from Ohio.
Length: 01:55

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Reflections

Faculty and students reflect upon April 16th one year later, with a focus on the future.

Nicole Benincasa

Student

Length: 06:10

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Ezra "Bud" Brown

Alumni Distinguished Professor of Mathematics

Length: 09:04

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Scott Cheatham

Student and Co-chair, Hokies United

Length: 09:26

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Mike Ellerbrock

Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Catholic deacon

Length: 04:36

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Nikki Giovanni

University Distinguished Professor of English

Length: 05:08

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Larry Hincker

Associate Vice President for University Relations

Length: 08:44

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Rachel Holloway

Department Head, Communication

Length: 10:00

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Joe Merola

Department Head, Chemistry

Length: 05:00

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Jay Poole

Director, Office of Recovery and Support

Length: 06:20

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Ed Spencer

Associate Vice President, Student Affairs

Length: 08:00

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Tom Tillar

Vice President for Alumni Affairs

Length: 05:00

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