City students and staff pay tribute to terror attack victims
City fell into silence today in the memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of the last week.
A somber congregation of students and staff took to the university’s Northampton Square bandstand, and Drysdale building gardens, to reflect over the attacks in Paris, Lebanon, and Baghdad that shook the world.
People all across the university’s campus were invited to join the Europe-wide minute of silence.
French Journalism student Sixtine Marion said: “It was a beautiful moment– two minutes of silence where everyone was kind of united”
“The first second it was silent, my mind went elsewhere. I just closed my eyes and was seeing the streets and emblematic places in Paris that are now full of flowers, candles and forms of respects to the victims.
“It’s hard for me, as a French student in London, to see everything via the news. I felt the same as in January [after the Charlie Hebdo attacks]. I am just feeling weak and useless.”
In an email sent to students and staff, Vice Chancellor Paul Curran said: “The one minute silence offers a moment of remembrance not just for those who died in Paris, but for all those affected by terrorism.
“Both personally and on behalf of City University London, I wish to send our support to the people of Paris and all those affected at this shocking time. To our many French staff, students and alumni our thoughts are with you and your families.
Staff or students who wish to access the University’s Counselling Services can do so by contacting +44 (0)20 7040 8094 or [email protected] (for students), and +44 (0)20 7040 5999 or email [email protected] (for staff).
