News Release

Statement on Chattanooga, TN Shooting

The following statement is from Dr. Katrice Albert, vice president for equity and diversity; Lieutenant Colonel Dustin Harris, professor of military science, Army ROTC; Commander Jason Krueger, professor of naval science, Naval ROTC; and Lieutenant Colonel Charles Musselman, professor of aerospace studies, Air Force ROTC.
 
"On Thursday morning, four members of our armed services lost their lives in a senseless tragedy at Chattanooga, TN recruiting center. The University of Minnesota is a proud supporter of our troops and the sacrifices they make, including those serving in our Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs, and our thoughts go out to those affected by these events.
 
Campus resources are available for those of you in need of assistance during this difficult time. We encourage students to call University Counseling and Consulting Services at 612-624-3323, and faculty and staff to contact our Employee Assistance Program at 612-625-2820 or 1-888-243-5744."

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