Published: March 22, 2022

Today and in coming weeks, multiple events commemorate the mass shooting on March 22, 2021


Today is the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in «Ƶ. Events are scheduled today and in the coming weeks to help people observe and reflect on the event.

Today, the city of «Ƶ will hold a number of commemorations—all open to the public. These include:

  • A patrol car will be parked in front of the «Ƶ Police Department (.) for individuals to leave their condolences if they so choose through the evening of March 22. Any items left in remembrance will be given to the family of Officer Eric Talley and/or saved at the department.
  • A moment of silence wherever you are at in «Ƶ at 2:30 p.m. on March 22.
  • Communitywide Day of Remembrance gathering at the from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on March 22.

At 2:30 p.m. on March 31, the «Ƶ will dedicate a tree on Farrand Field in memory of those lost.

Also appearing now through April 10, the is featuring an exhibit titled “.”

And on April 10, CU «Ƶ will host a panel discussion titled “” at 6:30 p.m. at Chautauqua Community House. There is no charge for tickets, but registration is required.

CU «Ƶ Chancellor Philip P. Distefano will make opening remarks. John-Michael Rivera, associate dean for arts and humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences, will moderate a panel discussion. Rivera’s research focuses on gun violence.

The event will include two CU «Ƶ faculty members and a student whose work in remembrance of the shooting was recognized by the Center for Humanities & the Arts. Their work can be seen at this website.