An hour after fielding questions ranging from knowledge of the prior arrest of UVA lacrosse player George Huguely to the university’s counseling services, President John Casteen joined student representatives, musical groups and hundreds of UVA students for a candlelight vigil in honor of 22-year-old student Yeardley Love. During brief remarks which frequently left him choked up, Casteen urged UVA students to "take something away from this tonight"—namely, comfort from one another, and shelter from harmful situations.
"Seek the support that belongs to you," he told the crowd, who filled the UVA Amphitheatre and held white candles. "Because you belong to us." Photos of the event follow. Ongoing coverage may be found here.
John Casteen, left, joind by Dean of Students Allen Groves, Chief Student Affairs Officer Patricia Lampkin, and Athletic Director Craig Littlepage during today’s press conference
The crowd at the UVA Amphitheatre heard musical performances by the Virginia Belles and Virginia Gentlemen a caplla groups
Before Student Council President Colin Hood, Casteen, and Fourth-Year Class President Sarah Hart spoke, many students moved to sit on the grass before the stage
White candles were lit and held aloft, or placed along the concrete railings at the front of the amphitheatre
