Chancellor Oblinger's Statement on the Virginia Tech Tragedy

We extend our deepest sympathy to our friends and colleagues at Virginia Tech.  In this moment of profound tragedy, we share your grief, anguish and loss.  The sad truth as we all know too well is that this tragedy could happen anywhere at any time. 

To our own campus community, let me reassure you that, like other colleges and universities throughout the nation, NC State is mindful of the need to continually examine and re-examine our campus safety processes and procedures.  We take part in disaster prevention and response drills and other simulations designed to help us improve our safety measures.  And, we routinely offer safety education.  Safety is a shared responsibility, and I encourage you to be vigilant, to be mindful of good safety practices and to let campus police know of any suspicious activity.