By Jeff Murphy,
June 13, 2016
WARRENSBURG, MO – An afternoon vigil to provide a place for the Warrensburg and University
of Central Missouri communities to stand as one in support of the LGBTQ community
following the recent tragedy in Orlando, Fla., will be hosted by UCM Wednesday, June
15 in Elliott Student Union 237A-B. The event begins at 4:30 p.m., and all interested
individuals are invited to attend.
The vigil is sponsored by the university Office of Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support
(MAPS) and the Office of Student Activities. Activities include remarks by University
President Charles Ambrose, UCM professionals and spouses Amber Clifford-Napoleone
and Tara Napoleone-Clifford, and a representative of the Warrensburg Ministerial Alliance.
The university’s observance takes place in the wake of what is being called the nation’s
worst mass shooting. More than 50 people were killed and more than 50 wounded in an
early Sunday morning, June 12, massacre that occurred after a lone gunman entered
an Orlando nightclub frequented by LGBTQ members.
Individuals who want to learn more about the UCM vigil in memory of those who were
the victims of this tragedy are urged to contact Tara Napoleone in the MAPS office
at napoleone@ucmo.edu or 660-543-4156.
