The University of Central Missouri is scheduled to host a vigil at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in support of the LGBTQ community following the recent tragedy in Orlando, Florida. The event will take place in the Elliott Student Union 237A-B and is open to the public.

The vigil is sponsored by the university Office of Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support 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. Some 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 can contact Tara Napoleone in the MAPS office at napoleone@ucmo.edu or 660-543-4156.