Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff:
Late yesterday, there was a campus incident that resulted in life-threatening injuries to two individuals. An immediate alert was sent with subsequent updates in the hours following the incident. As the City of Norfolk Police Department continues its investigation, additional information will be shared once available. The University is aware of misinformation being shared both on campus and in the community. Individuals are encouraged to rely on official information issued by the City of Norfolk Police Department, as well as formal University statements.
Although no Old Dominion University students, faculty, or staff were injured, this incident certainly impacts our community. Please keep those impacted in your thoughts and prayers. Also, please accept our sincere appreciation for your patience and understanding during this evolving situation. To support our campus community, walk-in counseling is available throughout the day in the Student Recreation and Well-Being Center. For students, the Office of Counseling Services is hosting a Let’s Talk About It virtual support group from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM today with registration available on MonarchGroups. For faculty and staff, the Employee Assistance Program is available and accessible at https://www.odu.edu/human-resources/benefits/eap.
As the safety of our campus is a top priority, the Old Dominion University Police Department is deeply committed to protecting all Monarchs and ensuring a safe learning, living, and working environment at all times. We take this responsibility very seriously in close collaboration with local authorities and other critical partners. Without question, we remain committed and vigilant in our daily work and overall efforts both now and well into the future.
Sincerely,
Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.
President