Just to preserve it, here is the letter the students and faculty recieved from the chancellor:
Chancellor's E-mail To UNC-CH Community
This is the text of an email sent by UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor James Moeser and Peggy Jablonski, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, to the university community on the evening of March 3.
Dear Carolina Community:
We are writing to offer reassurance in the wake of a startling incident today that has so rudely jolted our campus community.
Many of you likely have heard about what happened in the Pit shortly before noon as the traditional lunchtime crowd gathered. Our campus police are now investigating an incident in which a Jeep drove into the Pit, injuring six people - at least five of them students - who were taken to UNC Hospitals. Thankfully, none of those injuries is serious, and hospital officials are reporting late this afternoon that they do not expect anyone to be admitted. Three other people declined any medical treatment on the scene.
Our thoughts and prayers should be with all of those directly affected by this event, as well as their families and friends.
Campus police have arrested a suspect identified as Mohammed Reza Taheriazar, 23, who graduated from the University last December. He will be charged with multiple felony counts. Police ask that anyone with information about today's incident call them at 962-8100.
These are the facts we have to share this afternoon. We are fortunate to have a nationally recognized police department with an excellent track record. We are confident that a thorough investigation will be conducted.
Our student affairs staff and counselors have been providing support to students who watched the scene unfold in the Pit. We encourage any students, faculty or staff who feel they need assistance to seek out counseling from our staff in the University's Counseling and Psychological Services, which can be contacted by calling 966-3658.
All this comes when we are still in the grieving process for our fallen student, Keith Shawn Smith, who died tragically in the residence hall accident last week. Keith was appropriately honored by the beautiful candlelight vigil at Stacy Residence Hall last night. And we must keep in mind Tyler Joseph Ely Downey of Asheville, who remains hospitalized in fair condition this afternoon.
This is a time when it is important for us all to remember the uncommon spirit that ties our campus community together so strongly. We care about one another and it shows. We draw strength from knowing that each day. We hope you do, too.
James Moeser, Chancellor, and Peggy Jablonski, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Thank you, Howlin.
"These are the facts we have to share this afternoon. We are fortunate to have a nationally recognized police department with an excellent track record. We are confident that a thorough investigation will be conducted."
NO mention of the FBI.
"Our student affairs staff and counselors have been providing support to students who watched the scene unfold in the Pit. We encourage any students, faculty or staff who feel they need assistance to seek out counseling from our staff in the University's Counseling and Psychological Services, which can be contacted by calling 966-3658."
Are those who need assistance when they spot vehicles running them down supposed to call this number or campus police-
surely NOT the FBI who was NEVER mentioned.
I'm rather surprised they weren't advised to refer to the required reading on Islam, if they had any other questions.
Very DNC UNC PC BS to placate and subdue inquiring minds.
I don't know why the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor bothered to sign it. They should have had the balls to have Erskin Bowles do it himself.
Thanks again for this post (and the ping).
Not a word about the terrorist's motives...hmmm. If this had been a "hate crime," Chancellor Moeser would have been waxing eloquently about the need for tolerance and understanding.