UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. —A vigil to honor the victims of the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida, will take place at 6 p.m. Monday (June 13) on the steps of Old Main.
Members of the Penn State and local community will come together to “Stand in Solidarity with Orlando” and remember those whose lives were lost. The event will include several speakers as well as a moment of silence to honor those who were killed or injured at the gay nightclub that was attacked early Sunday morning.
"We are all deeply saddened by the atrocity in Orlando, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families," said President Eric Barron. "We join with the Penn State LGBTQ family in denouncing this senseless act of violence. As our community comes together in vigil at the steps of Old Main this evening, we stand together as one Penn State, committed to a vision of mutual respect and inclusion."
The Penn State LGBTQA Student Resource Center is coordinating the event with the Commission on LGBTQ Equity, Counseling and Psychological Services, LGBTQA Student Resource Center, Muslim Student Association, Office of the President, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, Paul Robeson Cultural Center, the Social Justice Coalition and Student Affairs, and the Centre LGBTQA Support Network.
Student organizer Brian Davis said he wanted to bring the Penn State community together around this tragedy.