February 14, 2008 Memorial

February 14, 2008 was a tragic day for the community of Northern Illinois University. This site was created by the staff of the University Archives and Regional History Center as a memorial for all affected by that day's campus shooting. It is devoted to the healing and support of each individual as they browse and comment upon the items and contribute their own unique memories.

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Huskie Dog Beanie Baby from Ty, Inc.
Small light gray and white huskie dog Beanie Baby with tag in ear reading, "Avalanche." Sign included reading, "1,000 Huskie Beanie Babies were donated by the Beanie Baby Corporation to the Counseling and Student Development Center at NIU to be handed out to students." This Beanie Baby was on display with the sign at the 2/14 Memorial Center in the Holmes Student Center. Size: 8" long.
T-Shirt from NIU Student Memorial Ceremony Planning (Convocation Center)
Red T-shirt with Huskies logo over black ribbon reading, "Forward, Together Forward : 2.24.08" on right side of chest. Back of shirt has a quote from President Peters reading, "2.14.08 : 'We are by no means [...]" Size: 5XL.