Books shield fsu student during library shooting rampage. Jason derfuss, an fsu student, posted photos online the showed a bullet that went through his backpack and was stopped only by a couple of books that he had just checked out for a research project. Florida state university shooting wounds students in crowded. Florida state university apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts. Ap photo don juan moore life fsu student survives shooting thanks to library books the senior didnt realize he was the shooters first target until hours later. Nov 20, 2014 jason derfuss, an fsu student, posted photos online the showed a bullet that went through his backpack and was stopped only by a couple of books that he had just checked. In a scene of terror and tears, students at florida state university library cowered behind stacks of books and dove under desks as an assailant. Campus event services oversees a number of event spaces, meeting rooms and outdoor spaces including the union ballrooms, moore auditorium, student services building, askew student life center, integration statue and landis green. Student jason derfuss recounted on his facebook account early thursday what happened when he was leaving strozier library on campus the previous night, when attorney myron may allegedly shot three people. Nov 22, 2014 books shield fsu student during library shooting rampage. A book by stephen lahey, professor of classics and religious studies, has been credited with saving a student s life in the wake of the nov. Fsu students books saved him from shooters bullets tampa.
Nov 20, 2014 one fsu student had a brush with death last night. Fsu student jason derfuss says books saved him from bullet. A gunman wounded three people on the campus of florida state university early thursday morning. Nov 20, 2014 florida state student saved from shooting by library books hed just checked out. Library books save student by stopping bullet during fsu. Once every three years, fsu freshmen and seniors participate in the national survey as a way for the university to. An fsu student says books in his backpack stopped a bullet at the shooting in the universitys library. A good book can change your life, but a couple of wellplaced ones can save it, apparently. Florida state student saved from shooting by library books he. Gunman who shot 3 at florida state university was former. Alternative textbook grants florida state university. Nov 20, 2014 a florida state university student who survived a campus shooting thursday owes his life to a nebraska professor who had a lot to say about a 14th century english theologian. Two books saved mans life during shooting at florida. Bullet intended for florida state university student.
Once inside, police said, may shot fsu student and library employee nathan scott in the leg. Nov 20, 2014 books save apopka student in fsu shootings that left gunman dead, 3 hurt. An fsu student says books in his backpack stopped a bullet at the shooting in the. Florida state university gunman was lawyer and former fsu. The 201819 florida state university fact book provides the most current data available as a general description of the activities of the university. Florida state university student jason derfuss life was saved when a bullet lodged in books he was carrying during wednesday nights shooting. Book stopped bullet in deadly fsu shooting, survivor jason derfuss says photos by sebastian murdock a florida state university student said he narrowly escaped injury when a gunman shot at him early thursday morning, the suspects bullet hitting his backpack and lodging into a book. But only hours later, inspecting the books hed checked out, did the student realize just how narrow his escape was. But i thought it was a book falling off a table, it didnt sound like a.
Fsu senior maura binkley, 21, and college of medicine faculty member dr. I didnt know this at the time, but the shooter targeted me first, derfuss wrote on his facebook profile page. Fsu employee and student personal information on this website is for official business use only. Nov 20, 2014 hundreds of florida state university students flee, take cover after shots ring out at campus library.
The students got a different booklet for graduation than the parents did student one was much nicer apparently and i wanted to know if there was a way to get some of the student ones leftover from the graduation ceremony they came in a garnet embossed booklet, like if the university has extra of them. Nov 20, 2014 fsu student saved by textbooks in library shooting florida state senior jason derfuss was leaving the strozier library after checking out books just after midnight thursday, when he heard the. Gunman at florida state spoke of being watched the new york. A florida state university student who was in the library when gunfire broke out was saved by books he had just checked out and stashed in his backpack. The 201819 academic year is used for annual figures. Three students were injured in the shooting, the gunman was killed by police, but derfuss escaped unharmed thanks to the books in his backpack. A year later, florida state students and alum remember the strozier shooting. Florida state university is an internationally recognized teaching and research institution committed to preparing our graduates for the everexpanding opportunities of a global society. Florida public relations association, capital chapter. Florida state university does not tolerate sexual violence. Students in the department of communication have the opportunity to work with the clubs and organizations listed below. Book stopped bullet in deadly fsu shooting, survivor jason.
Prose by unls stephen lahey is being credited with helping protect a student from the nov. Bullet intended for florida state university student stopped. Florida state university gunman was lawyer and former fsu student students were told to seek shelter following the shooting. Studies show students have similar or increased success and engagement in courses with open materials. Any unlawful, unauthorized, improper, or negligent use andor disclosure by anyone using this website of the fsu employee or student personal information on this website may result in that person being subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal, andor criminal prosecution. Students left belongings behind while fleeing strozier library on the tallahassee campus of florida state university after a shooting early nov. Fsu student saved by a book fsu student jason derfuss survived a campus shooting after a bullet intended for him lodged in a book he was carrying in his backpack. According to national reports, florida state student jason derfuss had just checked out books from the universitys strozier library when he heard a gunshot.
The gun went off two times and the student who was shot. This person for whatever reason produced a handgun and then began shooting students in the library, florida state university police chief david perry told reporters at a. Hundreds gathered at florida state university sunday evening to mourn the deaths of two university community members killed in a tallahassee shooting two days earlier. Fsu textbooks florida state new, used, rental and digital. Student handbook department of student support and. Student information is provided through the fall 2018 semester. Jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said that he is lucky to still be alive after the library books inside of his book bag were able to successfully stop a bullet from reaching his back. Shop the campus and online store for tshirts, hats and other accessories for the whole family. Fsu student, faculty remembered at candlelight vigil. Library books save student by stopping bullet during fsu shooting. Fsu student says books saved his life during shooting. Three florida state university students were shot and wounded inside the schools strozier library early thursday morning by a gunman who was. Nov 20, 2014 students recount shooting at fsu library. Nov 20, 2014 fsu student says books saved his life during shooting jason derfuss posted pics on facebook page in aftermath of fsu library shooting.
Nov 20, 2014 fsu student saved by a book fsu student jason derfuss survived a campus shooting after a bullet intended for him lodged in a book he was carrying in his backpack. Books save apopka student in fsu shootings that left. Fsu shooting survivor saved by book bag abc7 chicago. Derfuss shared these photos on his facebook page and wrote. A stack of library books in his backpack saved one student in the vicinity of wednesday nights florida state university shooting. Books save apopka student in fsu shootings that left gunman. Laheys book helps protect student in florida state shooting.
According to one student, the fsu library shooting would have been much more tragic if it wasnt for freshly checked out books. A florida state university student who survived a campus shooting thursday owes his life to a nebraska professor who had a lot to say about a 14th century english theologian. Florida state university student jason derfuss did not think to look at his book bag as he fled the university library thursday. A senior at florida state university unwittingly fell victim to the first shot from a campus gunman early thursday but. The senior didnt realize he was the shooters first target until hours later. He tried to shoot someone else, then reloaded and went back outside. An fsu student found bullets lodged in his library books following the campus shooting on wednesday night. The mission of the university libraries is to support and enhance the learning, teaching, research, and service activities of the florida state university. Fsu student jason derfuss saved by book bag in campus shooting jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books. Nov 24, 2014 prose by unls stephen lahey is being credited with helping protect a student from the nov. Another tweet came from the father of a fsu student who took a screen. Nov 20, 2014 gunman in fsu shooting was in state of crisis. Florida state university recognizes its most accomplished students as student stars. Fsu student survives shooting after bullet lodges in books.
A florida state university student is crediting library books one on 14thcentury english philosophy for saving his life early when a gunman opened fire on the tallahassee campus. Reservation requests are accepted on a semesterly basis starting the first monday in april for summer and fall and the first monday in november for spring. Student says textbook blocked bullet of florida state. Fsu student, 21, and professor, 61, killed in yoga shooting. Earlier tonight there was a shooting at fsu, right as i was leaving strozier. Florida state university student shows off book that stopped myron. Florida state student saved by books during library shooting. Fsu student survives shooting thanks to library books mtv. Nov 20, 2014 a florida state university student is crediting library books one on 14thcentury english philosophy for saving his life early thursday when a gunman opened fire on the tallahassee campus. Rent your books and youll pay, on average, less than half the new textbook price.
The know more sexual violence prevention initiative is about action, education, and the continuum of care for our students, faculty, and staff. Nov 20, 2014 carlos barreno shared this video of florida state university students in the library during a shooting thursday on campus. Student jason derfuss posted a picture of a book he was carrying in his back pack at the time of the shooting at florida state. Florida state university is leading the way nationally when it comes to satisfaction among students new to the university and those preparing to graduate, according to recent data from the national survey of student engagement. Nov 20, 2014 this was a direct intervention by god, student says. Officers standing over the body of myron may, an alumnus shot after wounding. Student says textbook blocked bullet of florida state university shooter, who was a former student a florida state university student is crediting library books for saving his life when a. Fsu student jason derfuss could have been killed inside strozier library if he hadnt been carrying a bookfilled backpack that miraculously. Tallahassee democrat screenshot early thursday morning, a gunman opened fire and wounded three students at florida state. Jason derfuss was saved from a gunshot at fsu by books in his back pack.
An fsu student survived this mornings campus shooting after a. Welcome to the fsu bookstore where youll find an authentic assortment of florida state university apparel, gifts and merchandise to show your fsu pride. One fsu student was saved from gunman when his books stopped. Shop florida state university new, used, rental and digital textbooks at the noles bookstore. An unidentified gunman opened fire inside strozier library on the florida state university campus. Fsu student jason derfuss saved by book bag in campus shooting jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet. Students are selected for this designation after achieving distinction in their academic area or following significant service to the university. Amid the brief, terrifying confusion at the entrance of florida state universitys main library last night, one student narrowly avoided being shot by a rampaging gunman. A florida state university student is crediting library books one on 14thcentury english philosophy for saving his life early thursday when a gunman opened fire on the tallahassee campus. Folks enjoyed unlimited tots and a free drink during the tallahassee tot fest, an event to cut the redribbon before upcoming tater tot menu items at madison social, township and centrale pizza, parm and bar. Police said he made no attempt to get through the security turnstile and into the library itself. Florida state university students books saved his life abc news. A gunman is dead and at 3 students were hospitalized following a shooting early thursday morning on the florida state university. Fsu students textbook stops library gunmans bullet new york post.
Nov 20, 2014 textbooks stop fsu shooters bullet fsu student jason derfuss shows how a bullet that could have struck him in the back was deflected by two books in his book bag. Earlier this morning november 20, a florida state university graduate open fired in fsus strozier library, sending 2 student to the hospital with injuries and grazing a third who. We feel this loss profoundly this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The gunman who shot three people at a library on florida state universitys main campus in tallahassee early thursday was an alumnus who said. Fsu students books saved his life business insider. Fsu student checked out library books moments before he was shot they saved his life. Florida state university gunman was lawyer and former fsu student.
Student jason derfuss says his book bag saved his life during the shooting at florida state university early thursday morning. Gunman killed, 3 students wounded in fsu campus shooting. Nancy van vessem, 61, died when a gunman opened fire at a tallahassee yoga studio friday, nov. An fsu student survived this mornings campus shooting after a bullet apparently meant for him was stopped by books in his backpack. Fsu student jason derfuss saved by book bag in campus shooting. Students and faculty at florida state university react to shooting at strozier library. Textbooks stop bullet, saving fsu student s life i didnt really know what to do, until i saw the gunman sprint across the front of strozier, and he gunned down another student right in. A senior at florida state university unwittingly fell victim to the first shot from a campus gunman early thursday but didnt know it until several hours later. More than 300 students were in strozier library on florida state universitys campus studying when a man entered with a gun and opened fire.
Jason derfuss was at the strozier library last night when a gunman opened fire. We welcome students and family members to connect with the department of student support and transitions if you are experiencing a crisis or just need someone to talk through a problem or experience you are having at florida state university. Gunman at florida state spoke of being watched the new. Florida state university libraries covid19 update fsu libraries physical locations are closed until further notice but will continue to provide online resources and services. One fsu student was saved from gunman when his books. Fsu shooting sports analyst, brandon wilson, said, i think its horrible that people on social media are making anti fsu and jameis winston jokes after the florida state shooting. Nov 20, 2014 florida state university gunman was lawyer and former fsu student students were told to seek shelter following the shooting. Fsu student survives shooting after bullet lodges in.
University center building b, across from the unconqured statue 850 6448279. In the aftermath of the florida state university shooting. Gunman killed, three students injured in shooting at fsu library. Nov 20, 2014 a stack of library books in his backpack saved one student in the vicinity of wednesday nights florida state university shooting. Nov 20, 2014 a student at florida state university said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet from hitting him during thursdays shooting. Books in backpack stop fsu gunmans first bullet usa today. Office of institutional research florida state university. Florida state university shooting wounds students in.
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