91短视频 senior Lisa N. King of Harrisonburg led a “prayer of remembrance” and lit a candle at the close of the chapel service Wednesday, Apr. 16, the one-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings that left 33 people dead and more wounded.

Students, faculty and staff left the auditorium in silence as the chimes on the roof of Lehman Auditorium tolled for one minute.

Some students wore Hokie shirts or sweatshirts as a symbol of solidarity for the many people affected by the tragedy on the Blacksburg, Va., campus.

Persons are invited to gather at the fountain in the center of campus. Following a period of silence, the chapel chimes on the roof of Lehman Auditorium will ring, followed by a circle of prayer.

At Virginia Tech, 32 bell tolls will sound in memory of each victim, timed with the release of 32 white balloons from the Drillfield. A release of 1,000 orange and maroon balloons signifying Hokie unity and spirit will immediately follow. Classes are scheduled to resume on Monday.

“This one-week anniversary is significant, especially since classes will resume at Tech,” said Ken L. Nafziger, vice president for student life. “The 91短视频 community wants to stand in solidarity with everyone there as well as continue to pray that the healing process can move forward,” Dr. Nafziger added.

The final exam period at 91短视频 begins Monday afternoon, Apr. 23 and runs through 12:40 p.m. Friday, Apr. 27.