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Domestic Violence Memorial Service

October 29, 2008

The Office of Student Development, the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and MSCFV hosted a presentation by Mildred Muhammad held at the Prince Theatre. Ms. Muhammad spoke about her life as a survivor of domestic violence at the hands of her ex husband, John Muhammad, known as the "DC Sniper" or "Beltway Sniper."

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Lillian Muir '11, Jess Hobbs '09 and Gabrielle Gill '11 await the talk on Domestic Violence by Mildred Muhammad, ex-wife of the DC Sniper, in the Prince Theatre.
Lillian Muir '11, Jess Hobbs '09 and Gabrielle Gill '11 await the talk on Domestic Violence by Mildred Muhammad, ex-wife of the DC Sniper, in the Prince Theatre.
Erica Henderson '11 and LaToya Gatewood-Young '11 sell refreshments and other goodies.
Erica Henderson '11 and LaToya Gatewood-Young '11 sell refreshments and other goodies.
Domestic Violence Resource Booklets were available for a donation of $10 from After the Trauma, a non-profit organization started up by Mildred Muhammad.
Domestic Violence Resource Booklets were available for a donation of $10 from After the Trauma, a non-profit organization started up by Mildred Muhammad.
While walking into the theatre, people saw a large poster and information on domestic violence.
While walking into the theatre, people saw a large poster and information on domestic violence.
Dean of Student Affairs Sarah Feyerherm and Associate Professor of Sociology Andrea Lange talked before the start of the event.
Dean of Student Affairs Sarah Feyerherm and Associate Professor of Sociology Andrea Lange talked before the start of the event.
Director of Student Development Beth Anne Langrell introduced speaker Mildred Muhammad.
Director of Student Development Beth Anne Langrell introduced speaker Mildred Muhammad.
Students who made the video on Domestic Violence shown that night stood and received applause for their efforts.
Students who made the video on Domestic Violence shown that night stood and received applause for their efforts.
Mildred Muhammad began her lecture with background information about her marriage with John Muhammad.
Mildred Muhammad began her lecture with background information about her marriage with John Muhammad.
Mildred Muhammad explained the agony of having to be separated from her three children. John Muhammad took them away from her for about 18 months before the shootings.
Mildred Muhammad explained the agony of having to be separated from her three children. John Muhammad took them away from her for about 18 months before the shootings.
Mildred Muhammad discussed signing her life long restraining order against John Muhammad.
Mildred Muhammad discussed signing her life long restraining order against John Muhammad.
An audience member asks a question about when Lee Malvo came into the picture.
An audience member asks a question about when Lee Malvo came into the picture.
Elizabeth Hoff '09 asks about John Muhammad's conviction.
Elizabeth Hoff '09 asks about John Muhammad's conviction.
Mildred Muhammad smiles at an audience members question.
Mildred Muhammad smiles at an audience members question.
The audience applauds in appreciation for the event.
The audience applauds in appreciation for the event.
Mallory Lepisto, Alex Iervolino, Lindsay Brown, and Kimber Shoemaker attend luncheon for Domestic Violence Remembrance Day Speaker, Mildred Mohammed. Beth Anne Langrell and Dr. Andrea Lange are also pictured.
Mallory Lepisto, Alex Iervolino, Lindsay Brown, and Kimber Shoemaker attend luncheon for Domestic Violence Remembrance Day Speaker, Mildred Mohammed. Beth Anne Langrell and Dr. Andrea Lange are also pictured.

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