Eastern Mennonite University sends its condolences to those at Northern Illinois University (NIU) as the campus and community begin to recover from a tragic event and deep loss.
EMU Counseling Services in the student life division is available to support EMU students and staff touched by this and similar events. Located in the Wellness Suite of the University Commons, counselors are available throughout the school week. Call 540-432-4317 for more information or to make an appointment.
Campus pastors are also available for care and support. On Friday, campus pastor Brian Martin Burkholder e-mailed EMU students, writing “Let’s be in prayer and offer support in various ways for the students, faculty and staff of NIU. In light of this tragedy, if you … are in need of support, please be in touch with campus pastors or the counseling center staff.”
Also on Friday EMU President Loren Swartzendruber sent a letter of condolence to NIU President John Peters, writing:
“The thoughts and prayers of the faculty, staff and students of EMU have been with you and your campus since learning of the tragic shooting that took place on your campus on Thursday. Please know that I am personally praying for you as you provide leadership during this very important and difficult time. You have modeled grace under enormous pressure for all of us as institutional presidents. May God continue to grant you much strength for the days and weeks ahead!”
Check the NIU website for more information.