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WIU President's Statement on NIU Shooting Incident
February 14, 2008
MACOMB, IL -- Western Illinois University President Al Goldfarb expressed his thoughts, sympathies and concern for the students, faculty and staff at Northern Illinois University where there was a shooting which occurred on the DeKalb campus today (Feb. 14), according to recent news reports.
"Western Illinois University's administration, faculty, staff and students send their heartfelt thoughts and sympathies to the Northern Illinois community," said Goldfarb. "In light of this incident we will again review access, security and emergency response and notification procedures for our campus."
WIU Counseling Center staff are available for University community members from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center (309/298-2453) is located on the second floor of Olson Hall.
The psychology department hotline (309/298-3211) is available from 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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