A Letter To Our Readers

This past February, the violence on our campus came as a shock to Spartans everywhere. Here in East Lansing, the collective trauma and grief is palpable to this  day. Many are hurting and struggling to express the heartbreak and despair in knowing this violence took the lives of three young Spartans and other Spartans sustained serious injuries. The incident will have a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of so many MSU community members. The long, difficult journey  to healing has hardly begun.

In our sadness, please remember that none of us are alone. We are a community. We will grieve together—and we will heal together. I hope we can all find comfort and support in each other, share our sorrow and pain, hold our loved ones close, stay strong and show love and kindness in all that we do.

The ways we have come together, from near and far, in person and in spirit are a testament to Spartan resilience. In the coming issues of this magazine, you may see further coverage on the healing process and community response. Until then, please take care of yourselves, your family and your friends, and keep a place in your heart for those affected.

Nick McLaren, ’99
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF ALUMNI