UNC Charlotte Holds Day Of Remembrance On 2-Year Anniversary Of Campus Shooting

April 8, 2021

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Ellis Reed Parlier, of Midland, N.C., was a 19-year-old who intended to pursue a Computer Science major after enrolling at UNC Charlotte in Fall of 2017. Reed loved video games and aspired to one day become a game developer. Reed was a graduate of the highly regarded Central Academy of Technology and Arts, where he studied in the Information Systems academy. He was generous with his time and talents, volunteering as a computer programming tutor for middle school students. Reed’s professors describe him as independent and motivated.
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Riley Howell, of Waynesville, N.C., was a 21-year-old Environmental Studies major who enrolled in UNC Charlotte in Fall 2018 as a transfer from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Riley loved the outdoors, and Star Wars, and pizza; he played soccer and ran cross country in high school and was described by those close to him as upbeat and optimistic. Riley’s family describes him as always putting others ahead of himself, and nothing exemplifies that more than his final, heroic actions in defense of his fellow students.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — UNC Charlotte officials say on April 30th, 2021 all classes will be canceled as the university holds a day of remembrance to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the campus shooting that took the lives of two students, injured four classmates, and impacted all of Niner Nation.

UNCC will hold virtual and in-person activities on the anniversary, provided by the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Recreation (UREC), and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Officials say the day will end with the University Virtual Remembrance Program at 5:15 p.m., and all in-person activities throughout the day will adhere to gathering limits and public health guidelines.

Officials say the events to honor the lives and bravery of Reed Parlier and Riley Howe, the strength of survivors, and the resilience of the UNCC community is as follows:

8 a.m to 9 a.m. Restorative Yoga and Mindfulness (CAPS & UREC).
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Niner Community Remembrance Art Mural Activity, outside UREC/Popp Martin Student Union (CAPS).
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 4.9 Remembrance Virtual Walk/Jog/Run (UREC).
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Message Boards, Kennedy Building.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Let’s Talk Virtual Session (CAPS).
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where We Are Two Years Later / Employee Virtual Discussion (EAP).
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Lunchtime Healing Arts Virtual Session (CAPS).
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Restorative Yoga and Mindfulness (with UREC).
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Let’s Talk Virtual Session (CAPS).
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Employee Virtual Discussion (EAP).
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Restorative Yoga and Mindfulness (CAPS & UREC).
5:15 p.m. to 5:40 p.m University Virtual Remembrance Program (available online & Jerry Richardson Stadium Viewing).