Randy Roberts Fnd.

Building Florida's future leaders through service & civics.

[FSU President Richard McCullough @PresMcCullough]

Dear FSU community,

Today, we experienced a tragic and senseless act of violence at the heart of our campus.

At lunchtime, an active shooter opened fire at the Student Union. Two were killed. Six others were injured.

We are heartbroken. We are grieving with the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were lost. We are holding close those who are injured, and we are standing by everyone who is hurting.

I’ve been in constant contact with our law enforcement and emergency teams since the incident began. The FSU Police Department, along with the Tallahassee Police Department, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the Florida Highway Patrol, responded immediately and decisively. FSU Police contained the threat and prevented even greater tragedy. I am grateful for their courage and professionalism.

Right now, our focus is on taking care of people. That means the victims and their families. It means students, faculty, and staff who were nearby and are now trying to make sense of what they experienced. And it means every person in our campus community who is feeling shaken or overwhelmed.

We are working closely with our leadership, law enforcement, and mental health professionals to ensure that everyone has the support they need. If you’re struggling, please reach out to our Counseling & Psychological Services team at (850) 644-TALK (8255). You are not alone.

There will be more updates in the days ahead, and more time to reflect and heal. But now, we mourn together. We lean on one another. And we remember who we are.

We are Florida State. We are family. And we stand together.

Sincerely,

Richard McCullough
President

[Randy Roberts Fnd. @r2foundation]

@strugglemade105 💔

[Jared W. Perdue, P.E. @FDOT_Secretary]

Thank you, @lakelandgov, for stopping by to discuss Lakeland projects and align goals for strategic investments in the area. Happy to empower our partners with the knowledge that our door is always open to them and that we are on their side to execute their community vision.

[Angela Bonds @AngBonds]

@FloridaRetail loved having the @r2foundation 2024 Capital Classroom this morning!
@ScottShalley

[Bob Graham Center @GrahamCenter]

We are proud to congratulate the 2022 - 2023 Askew Scholars!

These 13 stellar undergrads were awarded $2000 to work on their proposed research projects relating to public service, public leadership, and civic engagement.

We look forward to the fruits of their efforts!

[Randy Roberts Fnd. @r2foundation]

@bhofheimer_espn @IfTonyTweeted @JenLada @BenWebber23 Samuel and I cried through the entire storyZ so well done. Prayers for #E11a and their family

[Randy Roberts Fnd. @r2foundation]

#polkgrad21 Congratulations #HSA musical theater!!!

[George W. Bush Presidential Center @TheBushCenter]

Statement by President George W. Bush on Insurrection at the Capitol

[iCivics @icivics]

@mrfieldmanchs We have a printable infographic on the Peaceful Transfer of Power, if you haven't already seen it: https://t.co/hoxh5xPgBb #sschat

[iCivics @icivics]

Teachers, you have the knowledge and heart needed in America right now. Teachable moments aren't always facts and figures, they can simply be providing a safe place for questions and concerns.

While you are there for your students, we are here for you. #iCivicsEdNet #sschat

[Emma Humphries @GatorCitizen]

My fellow social studies educators – I know you are mourning, I know you are speechless, and I know you don't yet know how to help your students through this moment. That's OK. It's enough to just be human alongside them. #sschat

[Randy Roberts Fnd. @r2foundation]

Congratulations!! A gr8 ldr who spoke to our #CCtakesDC2019

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Confirmed, 49-41: Executive Calendar #894 Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.

[Randy Roberts Fnd. @r2foundation]

Education is always on our minds....

[Education Next @EducationNext]

"Teaching is not just standing in front of a room and talking at people. That’s a poetry recital; that’s a YouTube lecture; a eulogy. Teaching is much more than that." https://t.co/SZOBzYaC2K

[Dr. Susan A.MacManus @DrMacManus]

Lessons that yet again need learning: polls cannot predict turnout and good ground games win elections.

[SunRail @RideSunRail]

Welcome aboard, Polk County! Starting today, the Citrus Connection will stop at the SunRail Poinciana Station. The bus runs from 6:25AM-6:55PM, Monday-Friday, directly from Posner Park. For schedule times and additional information, visit https://t.co/LIYH7703JZ.
@LAMTD_

[Florida GOP @FloridaGOP]

Congratulations Scott Franklin on winning the Republican nomination for Congress. You will serve #CD15 well! @mtngoat86

[George W. Bush Presidential Center @TheBushCenter]

"You can be the hero for your children. Love them, hug them, spend time with them, keep them safe, and tell them that sunny days will return again." - Mrs. @laurawbush https://t.co/98sjSg7SVV

[Independent Women @IWF]

Over the summer break, schools need to figure out better ways to communicate with parents. And they need to give parents better access to school-based learning systems and more choices in how kids learn.

#IWed #IWregs #education #onlinelearning https://t.co/JTB11XAiKQ

[Florida Southern Mocs @FSC_Mocs]

Tomorrow. 11 a.m. You'll want to tune in for this 👀👀👀

[Randy Roberts Fnd. @r2foundation]

D-Day Normandy, June 6, 1944
160,000 stromed the beaches against incredible odds. When we come together, we persevere. #rememberthefallen #gratefulnation