Saturday, April 16, 2011
3.2 Run in Remembrance
The 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance will once again be held on the 2011 Day of Remembrance to remember the 32 Hokies who lost their lives in 2007. We hope this event will allow you to be with fellow Hokies, to feel the support of the community and to celebrate the lives of our friends and family members. On behalf of the 4.16 Student Planning Committee, thank you for your support and participation.
The event will start at 9:40am along the Alumni Mall near the North Main Street entrance of campus and finish on the Drillfield. Participants may run or walk. There is no cost to participate in the event. Following the run, join together for a "3.2 for 32" group photo on the Drillfield by the April 16th Memorial and the Community Picnic.
Video Tribute- "We Remember"
Moving speech by poet and author Nikki Giovanni "We are Virginia Tech"
The photo above is a picture of last year's runners participating in the Remembrance Run for the 32. Tomorrow, over 9,000 registered runners will run in remembrance of the 32 lives lost just four years ago.
The April 16, 2011, Day of Remembrance will honor the 32 people who lost their lives on April 16, 2007, and will focus on their commitment to helping others and bettering society.
The emphasis on service for the 2011 Day of Remembrance and beyond, was part of the plan directed by the 2009 April 16 Steering Committee. In response, the 4.16 Student Planning Committee has created an initiative entitled "32 for 32" for the 2010-11 academic year and are challenging Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to pledge 32 hours of service to be completed by April 16, 2011.
Participants may use and record any service hours completed since July 1, 2010 and should include special and ongoing projects through campus, community, church, and school organizations.
To pledge and/or record hours of community service by, April 16, 2011, please visit the VT-Engage website at www.engage.vt.edu. The following list of events is found on the Virginia Tech official website:
- Midnight: Ceremonial Candle Lighting - April 16 Memorial
A candle will be lit by members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and representatives of the student body at midnight. The Corps of Cadets will stand guard for 32 minutes. The candle will remain lit for 24 hours. - 9:40 a.m.: 3.2 Mile Run in Remembrance - Virginia Tech Campus
A 3.2 Mile Run in Remembrance will start at Alumni Mall near the North Main Street entrance of campus and finish on the Drillfield. Participants may run or walk. Commemorative T-shirts will be provided to the first 4,000 people who register online. There is no cost to walk or run in the event. Get more details and registration information for the Run in Remembrance. Download the run route (PDF). - 11:30 a.m.: Community Picnic - Drillfield
An event designed to embrace the relationships between colleagues, friends, and family both on and off campus. There will be food from local vendors provided at the event; however we encourage you to bring additional food and picnic blankets if possible. - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (unless otherwise noted): Expressions of Remembrance
- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Reflection and Music - War Memorial Chapel
The chapel will be available for private reflection and remembrance. Musicians will perform. In addition, candles will be available to light in memory of lost loved ones.
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: 2nd floor Norris Hall Open House
The Center for Peace Studies & Violence Prevention, the Dr. Liviu Librescu Student Engagement Center, and the Norris Hall Art Gallery will be open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Remembrance Through Arts Showcase - Burruss Hall
Presented by The Contemporary Dance Ensemble of Virginia Tech, a student run organization.This showcase was inspired by the artistic talents of the victims of April 16 , incorporating performing arts that will include different styles of dance, vocal performance, instrumental performance, spoken poetry, presentation of photography, and displays of April 16 artwork. The majority of acts will be performed by current Virginia Tech students and alumni. The event is free to the public. Questions about the showcase can be directed to the Contemporary Dance Ensemble Memorial Director, Adrienne Ginter (aeginter@vt.edu). - A Community of Learners, a Legacy of Achievement - Second Floor (Learning Commons) Newman Library
This display highlights the academic achievements and interests of the 32 victims of the April 16, 2007 tragedy, and their shared legacy which will be cherished and celebrated for years to come. Through their academic and professional pursuits, each contributed in a unique way to the indomitable culture of our Hokie Nation. Included in the display are photographs, publications, program descriptions, representations of academic awards/citations, and a variety of other items that showcase various achievements and interests. The display can be viewed on the second floor of Newman Library, from April 11th - 18th, 2010. - Memorial Exhibit and Slide Show - Holtzman Alumni Center
The Virginia Tech Alumni Association will display in the Alumni Museum selected memorial items presented to Virginia Tech in the days and weeks following April 16, 2007. A memorial slideshow, depicting images taken around the world that represented the outpouring of support after the tragedy, will be shown in Assembly Hall. Questions may be directed to the alumni association at (540) 231-6285. Get directions to the alumni center. - Video of the April 17, 2007 Convocation - Auditorium, Graduate Life Center
A videotape of the convocation will be shown in its entirety throughout the afternoon. - A display of framed photographic images taken on and after April 16, 2007 - Old Dominion Ballroom, Squires
This was part of the show curated for the one year anniversary of 4/16 that was held in the Perspective Art Gallery. The display takes a historical approach portraying images ranging from those captured by press on that tragic day and the days, weeks, and months that followed. - Elizabeth Wallace Pastels of the 32 Hokies lost on April 16, 2007 - G. Burke Johnston Student Center Hallway
Moved by the tragedy, Ms. Wallace, an artist in California, originally created a set of 32 pastel portraits for each person killed on April 16th, which was either sent to each person's family or is being kept in storage. Charles Steger commissioned Ms. Wallace to create a second set of pastels for the university community to keep in perpetuity. - Quiet Places for ReflectionRead descriptions on each place and find them on the campus map.
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: 2nd floor Norris Hall Open House
A university-wide commemoration and candlelight vigil will be held on the Drillfield at the April 16 Memorial. The program will recognize the 32 students and faculty who lost their lives that day. The event will be coordinated by Virginia Tech students representing a variety of student organizations.
Following the candlelight vigil, candles will be collected to repurpose for the 2012 candlelight vigil. 11:59 p.m.: Extinguishing of Ceremonial Candle - April 16 Memorial
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will stand guard for 32 minutes prior to the 11:59 p.m. extinguishing. The candle will be extinguished and the light will be carried back into Burruss Hall, representing the commitment to never forget.
We will continue to invent the future through our blood and tears and through all our sadness.... We will prevail....-- Nikki Giovanni, University Distinguished Professor, poet, activist
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