Universities across Michigan are responding in the aftermath of the shooting that occurred at Michigan State University on the evening of Feb. 13.

Central Michigan University

University of Michigan

Ferris State University

The President Bill Pink of Ferris State University sent this email to students late last night.

To My Ferris State Family,

A senseless act of campus violence has made its way back to our state, this time in East Lansing. I am saddened by the news at Michigan State University this evening, and I’m sure you are as well. The victims, their families, and the MSU campus community need our support and prayers in a big way.

Please know that our University community stands ready to support each of you through the resources below:

*The Dean of Student Life Office

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Phone: (231) 591-5916

*The Personal Counseling Center

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Phone: (231) 591-5968

*After Hours: Listening Ear

Hours: 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Phone: (989) 772-2918

*Ferris State University Public Safety

Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Phone: (231) 591-5000; for non-emergencies or 911 for emergencies.

Our Department of Public Safety is committed to your safety. Please know that it takes all of us to create a safe environment. As always, if you see something or know something, say something.

I am determined to have a safe environment for people to work and learn. We must all stay vigilant.

Family, please take care of each other.

President Pink

Eastern Michigan University

Grand Valley State University

The President of Grand Valley University sent this to students.

Dear Grand Valley Community,

This morning we grieve and mourn for the Michigan State University community. Our hearts go out to those who are suffering.

We are offering our condolences and support to the entire Michigan State community. We are reaching out to our colleagues at MSU to offer whatever support or assistance that might be needed. Our Dean of Students Aaron Haight is taking the lead on offering assistance to MSU’s Student Affairs department. There is much support needed.

Many in our own community are affected by last night’s horrific violence. This terror was inflicted upon our friends and loved ones, our sons and daughters, our sisters and brothers. We must not accept violence and terrorism on our campuses or in our communities. I ask that each of you reach out to the students, faculty and staff you interact with to extend support and guidance, if needed.

Our University Counseling Center stands ready to assist students who need support with this tragedy. Likewise, our employee assistance program (EAP) provides 24/7 crisis support for faculty and staff. The GVSU community is welcome to file a CARE referral if you are a student in need of support, know a student who needs support or are generally concerned about a student.

I have asked Grand Valley Police Chief Brandon DeHaan to learn all we can about what happened on MSU’s campus and work with our Critical Incident Response Team to apply the lessons they learn to our own preparedness plan. Take care of yourselves and others. MSU is hurting and people all over our state are hurting. We must join together to comfort and to make changes to prevent this from every occurring again. I pledge to you that I will do all that is in my power to make Michigan’s campuses safe places for living and learning.

Sincerely,

Philomena V. Mantella

Western Michigan University