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"Cease Fire Now" Poster
Photo of two posters. One that reads "Cease Fire Now," fastened to a post, and on top of that, a poster with information about the encampment.
"Free Palestine" Poster
Poster that reads "Free Palestine" with a drawn outline of the Palestinian state.
"LGBTQIA+ for Palestine" Poster
Photo of a poster on the GLC lawn that reads "LGBTQIA+ for Palestine."
"Liberated Zone" Banner
A large banner that reads "Liberated Zone" covers the GLC building sign. There is another poster that reads "Virginia Tech Pick a Side: Human Rights or Genocide." Four water jugs also rest atop the sign.
"Never Again" Poster
Photo of a poster that reads "Never Again Means Never Again for Everyone," attached to a bench on the GLC lawn
"No One Is Safe From The IDF" Poster
Poster on GLC lawn that reads "No One Is Safe From The IDF."
"Pagans for Palestine" Poster
Poster on GLC lawn that reads, "Pagans for Palestine."
"Stop Arming Israel" Poster
Photo of Graduate Life Center (GLC) lawn with a banner that reads "Stop Arming Israel"
"To Be Grieved By All Americans"
Two photos, one inside the funeral home and another of the exterior.
"Edward C. Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Philadelphia provided a condolence book to be sent to Virginia Tech. Inside the home, there was a memorial for the victims and a sign that…
"Edward C. Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Philadelphia provided a condolence book to be sent to Virginia Tech. Inside the home, there was a memorial for the victims and a sign that…
"Ut Proism Serves Genocide" Poster
Poster that reads "VT's Ut Proism [Prosim] Serves Genocide" on the GLC lawn.
"Visit Palestine" Poster
Reprint of the famous 1936 poster "Visit Palestine" by graphic designer Franz Kraus, featuring the Dome of the Rock.
A Family Embrace
The family of the previous surviving student comforted each other at a candlelight vigil held on campus in the hours following the events.
A Moment of Quiet Reflection
A survivor of April 16th reflects on a hill, shortly before the memorial events on campus began.
Alabama Billboard
An electronic billboard in Montgomery, Alabama following April 16th, featuring a message of support for VT.
American Flag Flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution
American Flag Flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution
Art Project in Memoriam
This seventh-grade art project, consisting of tissue-paper quilt stars in VT colors, was created in tribute to the Virginia Tech community.
Beta Bridge at UVA
Photograph of the University of Virginia’s Beta Bridge, adorned with a message of support for the Hokies from the UVA Hoo’s.
Buses Display Message of Comfort
Richmond City buses displayed the message “We Care Hokies,” shortly following the events in 2007. Picture sent from Old Dominion Adult Home.
CalTech Memorial for VT
A student at CalTech observes the famed Fleming Canon, painted orange and maroon by the student body in support of VT.
Certificate attesting that the accompanying flag was flown on the U.S.S. Constitution, May 12, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
A framed certificate attesting that the accompanying United States flag was flown onboard the U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides," the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy in memory of all those fallen at Virginia Tech.
Creating a commemorative display at VT's Northern Virginia Center
A photograph taken from an overview view of people creating a commemorative display at VT's Northern Virginia Center.
Crotched leis
One sample yarn lei of 64 left at the memorial from a Hawaiian woman (H00013) and one crocheted gold and brown yarn lei (H00333).
Decorated dragonflies strung on white ribbon
About 46 decorated dragonflies strung on white ribbon. Items done at “Expressions of Remembrance”
session at Squires Student Center led by Rebecca M.
Ronesi, “Dragonfly Artist”
session at Squires Student Center led by Rebecca M.
Ronesi, “Dragonfly Artist”
Dragonfly Painting by Rebecca M. Cunningham
Canvas painting of dragonflies by Rebecca M. Cunningham also known as Rebecca M. Ronesi; previously on display at the Office of Recovery and Support.
Fallen Posters
Two posters lay on the GLC lawn, overlapping. One reads "Free Palestine," and the other "Palestine Will Be Free."
GLC Building During Encampment
Photo of the Graduate Life Center during the encampment, with two large Palestinian flags flying out in front.
GLC Lawn Encampment
Photo of the Palestinian liberation encampment on GLC lawn.
GLC Sign Covered by Posters
Two posters covering a GLC building signpost. The posters read "From The River To The Sea Palestine Will Be Free" and "Divest Now," with two red handprints.
Hand Crocheted Hearts from Heartfelt Angels
Approximately 100 hand crocheted maroon and orange hearts
Handbound book made of wood with accompanying paper chain and letter
Hand bound book of condolences with natural stick and leaf binding and handmade paper
Handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together
One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
together
together
Handpainted Banner
A hand-painted banner of the Palestinian flag, which reads "Ceasefire Now," hung on the fence of the GLC lawn.
Hokie Info Booth
A student at Middlesex Community College manned a booth offering information about April 16th, memorial resources, and a place to send messages of sympathy.
Hokie Pride in the Farthest of Places
Hokies show their support of and pride for VT all the way from Antarctica.
Hokies Fly High
Photo of Army Captain Brande Reeves in her Apache Helicopter, sent to Virginia Tech by her mother in rememberance of April 16th. On her second tour of Iraq, Captain Reeves flew the flag of her alma mater in honor of the victims. She wrote: “As we…
Honor with Joy
High school students from Galax, VA, honor the VT community by displaying this memorial poster at their 2007 prom, reminding us that it's important to make space for remembrance in moments of joy.
IHOP Honors Hokies
Employees at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) wore orange ribbons and shirts that read “Today, We Are All Hokies,” as a tribute to those affected on April 16th.
Informational Flyer
Flyer attached to water jug on GLC lawn advertising details for a protest for Palestine on April 27, 2024, at Henderson Lawn.
Jews for Palestine
Poster on GLC lawn that reads "This Jew Wants A Free Palestine," with a hand-drawn Palestinian flag.
Kite of Compassion from the Korean Caucus at Drew University's Theological School
One oversized kite of Compassion with a letter from Theological School Korean Caucus. Previously on display in Squires Multicultural Center.
Letter, Michael E. Eyster to President Steger, May 3, 2007 (Ms2008-020)
Letter of condolence from Michael E. Eyster, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Oregon, to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.
Memorial quilt from the Fairfax Quilters Unlimited
Memorial quilt made by 21 members of the Fairfax Quilters Unlimited consisting of 32 blocks size of quilt 101” x 101". This quilt was previously on display on the 3rd floor of the Squires Student Center.
Special thanks to the 21 members of the…
Special thanks to the 21 members of the…
Memory Book from Baker University
One memory book with photographs, letters, and dedication of tree planting from Baker University.
MLK Quote
A Martin Luther King Jr. quote on a cloth banner on the GLC lawn. The quote reads "True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice."
Nittany Lions for Hokies
It would be easy to mistake this Penn State Blue and White game for one of our own, as onlookers dawn the Virginia Tech colors of maroon and orange. In April 2007, 71,000 Nittany Lions became Hokies, chanting our refrain “Let’s Go Hokies” as a…
One of the wooden blue heart mobiles with silver signings and accompanying letter from Connecticut College
Three wooden mobiles painted blue with wooden hearts and individual messages and accompanying letter from Connecticut College.
Orange VT shirt with signatures from the University of Oregon's classes of 1994 and 1997
Virginia Tech shirt is signed by the University of Oregon's classes of 1994 and 1997
Palestinian Boys
Reprinted black and white photo of two Palestinian boys amidst rubble, taped to a GLC bench.
Palestinian Children
Reprinted black and white photo of two Palestinian children amidst rubble, taped to GLC bench.
Palestinian Flag
Flag of Palestine flying over the GLC lawn.