Letter to the editor

Dear VCU students:

I am writing in response to the recent display on the Monroe Park Campus. Some VCU community members, especially those who have had past traumatic events, were disturbed greatly by this display. I am sorry if you, or someone you know, were affected negatively. I regret also that some students felt unsafe as a result of the display. Please know that the university offers a broad range of support programs and services, such as University Counseling Services and The Wellness Resource Center, which can be accessed by students in order to address any lingering concerns or feelings.

I was glad that many students felt comfortable in sharing with me, and with other faculty and administrators, their concerns with the display. I was