Grimson: The strength of the MIT Community
On Saturday, April 20, MIT Chancellor Eric Grimson sent the following letter to members of the MIT community in response to this week's tragic events.Dear Members of the MIT Community:We have lived through a week that began with bombings at the Boston Marathon and ended with a night of violence that took the life of MIT Police Officer Sean Collier. Today, we share a sense of relief that order has been restored, and we turn now to mourn Officer Collier and the victims of the bombings, and to honor the service of so many. A strong MITAs a longtime member of the MIT community, I am proud of how the people of MIT handled themselves during this ordeal. Members of our community provided aid and comfort under extraordinary circumstances. I have heard stories of students in our Boston fraternities and sororities who reached out to help those in need directly...