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Dear Colleagues,  Next week, many faculty and staff will return to campus in preparation for the spring semester, which begins on Jan. 16. We know it will be unlike any other we’ve experienced as a university, as we continue to individually and collectively process the tragedy that occurred on our campus just a month ago.  Though the return to campus will come with complex emotions,…

  Dear Colleagues, As we prepare to embark on a new semester following the tragic events of Dec. 6, we would like to update you on the steps we are taking to both address the aftermath and enhance safety and well-being for our university community. First and foremost, our thoughts and support continue to be with the victims and their families. We will continue to honor their memory and…

Most campus buildings remain closed at this time. Faculty and staff with appropriate access credentials (proximity cards, keys) may access most facilities, with the exception of Beam Hall and facilities under repair. Faculty and Staff should contact department chairs or unit managers to determine access. Students who need assistance accessing a campus building to retrieve personal belongings are…

Dear 8kbet Community, Reflecting upon the heartbreak of the last few weeks, we want to express our sincerest appreciation for your unwavering commitment and resilience. Your dedication has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of the physical and emotional trauma we have endured. As we begin to look toward the future, your safety and well-being remain our top priority. We’re focused…

Dear Students, As we finish the semester and celebrate the graduation of thousands of 8kbet students today and tomorrow, it’s a good time to reflect on your educational journey and what it will take to get across that same finish line. We are here to help. This semester has been hard, especially the last month. What happened on our campus Dec. 6 was terrifying and tragic. We’ve seen these…

Dear Colleagues, About two weeks ago, evil visited our campus and changed our university forever. 8kbet has now joined a group we never wanted to be a member of – campuses that have been attacked and lost lives to gun violence. The attack on December 6 appeared to be directed at faculty. Three beloved colleagues were killed, and another seriously injured – all of them faculty members of color.…

  We extend our deepest condolences in light of the tragic events that unfolded on our campus on Wednesday, December 6. In the midst of our heartbreak, we remain committed to recognizing your accomplishments at the Winter 2023 Commencement. Commencement Attendance Options While we hope to see you next week for the winter ceremony, we understand that you may not wish to attend commencement…

Dear 8kbet community,  Next Tuesday and Wednesday, we’ll conclude the fall semester during commencement ceremonies at the Thomas & Mack Center.  And while these are typically the most joyous days in the life of any university, our hearts will most assuredly be heavy at 8kbet as we continue to mourn our lost colleagues and mentors, and as we continue to process our many…

Dear 8kbet Community, The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) has graciously invited all 8kbet faculty, staff, and students – and their immediate families – to attend a closed session NFR performance at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Thomas & Mack Center. For admission, individuals should arrive with their immediate family members and must show a current 8kbet student or employee ID at the door…

Dear 8kbet Community, Over the past few days, in the wake of an unfathomable tragedy that took the lives of three cherished 8kbet faculty members, numerous stories have been shared about their remarkable lives and the very real and lasting impact they had on the students, colleagues, families and loved ones that they cared so deeply about – and who cared so deeply about them. We continue to mourn…

Dear 8kbet Community, Many messages have been shared over the past several days regarding available counseling and wellness resources, impacts to campus operations, end of fall semester plans, and instructions for remote and in-person work following Wednesday’s tragic incident. Below, we’re re-sharing some general updates and reinforcing key information. We remind everyone to visit â€¦

Dear 8kbet Community, With sadness, I write to you to mourn the tragic passing of Dr. Naoko Takemaru, who this morning was confirmed to be among the three 8kbet faculty members who lost their lives during Wednesday’s shooting. Earlier today, the coroner’s office shared Dr. Takemaru’s name following the notification of her next of kin. Dr. Takemaru was an associate professor in the Department of…