Hohenheim Mourns with Heidelberg [27.01.22]
The fatal attack at Heidelberg University triggered horror and sympathy throughout the country. The University of Hohenheim's management also sends its condolences to those affected and to the entire University of Heidelberg. On Monday, the flag at Hohenheim Palace will be set at half-mast. The Vice President for Academic Affairs appeals to the university members to look ahead.
The University of Heidelberg is in shock and mourning after the horrific act last Monday. Most courses have been suspended for the time being.
"Our thoughts are with the bereaved families of the young woman, with the injured, but also with the students, lecturers and employees in the immediate vicinity, as well as with the entire University of Heidelberg," said Hohenheim University President Prof. Dr. Stephan Dabbert. "In a joint round with Minister Theresia Bauer and the other rectors of the state universities and state colleges, we had the opportunity on Tuesday to speak personally with the President of the University of Heidelberg and convey our deepest sympathies."
The University of Heidelberg plans to hold a memorial service next Monday, which will be livestreamed. The flag at Hohenheim Palace is to be flown at half-mast that day.
Looking forward as a university
The police are still investigating the exact background of the crime, but assume that it was committed by a single perpetrator and that there is no increased danger at the universities.
Livestream Gedenkfeier |
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Die Gedenkfeier kann auf der Homepage der Universität Heidelberg via Livestream verfolgt werden: Montag, 31.01.2022, 12 Uhr |
In addition to sympathy, one message is particularly important to Science Minister Theresia Bauer on the day of the rampage: "The deeply disturbing attempt to shake the university as a place of freedom, openness, and encounter affects us all. We must not allow this in places of education and science, or anywhere else in our society."
The Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Korinna Huber, echoed this appeal:
"The young man's motives will remain incomprehensible to us all. Such a senseless act of violence can trigger uncertainty. However, according to all we know, there is no reason for this. Even at this moment, we are looking ahead and preparing for a summer semester with as much presence as possible. I hope we can welcome even more students to campus and take another step back toward a vibrant, open campus."
Text: Leonhardmair / Translation: Neudorfer
