Vigil challenges hatred, pays tribute to Pittsburgh victims

Several hundred campus and community members gathered outside Memorial Library Monday night for a vigil speaking out against anti-Semitism, racism and other forms of hatred and paying tribute to those killed and injured in Saturday’s attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.

A large crowd gathered in front of Memorial Library to light candles and hear speeches. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Photo of Olivia O'Connor, a student from Pittsburgh, reading the names of the 11 victims.

Olivia O'Connor, a student from Pittsburgh, reads the names of the 11 who were slain. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Jon Eckhardt, associate professor in the School of Business and a member of the Hillel Board of Directors, speaks. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Photo of Maria Ahmad, assistant director of the Multicultural Student Center speaking.

Maria Ahmad, assistant director of the Multicultural Student Center speaks. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Photo of Rabbi Gairshon Vogel holding a candle.

Rabbi Gairshon Vogel was one of several faith and community leaders participating in the event. Photo by: Bryce Richter

Photo of Chancellor Blank at the podium.

Chancellor Rebecca Blank spoke out against acts of hate and terror. Photo by: Bryce Richter

The vigil drew students, faculty, staff and members of the community. Photo by: Bryce Richter

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