Watch now: Candlelight vigil held at UA for Thomas Meixner
From the Collection: Updates on the Oct. 5 shooting at UA series
- Pascal Albright
Arizona Daily Star
Pascal Albright
Features Reporter
- Updated
After the loss of University of Arizona professor Thomas Meixner, friends, family and the community gathered by Old Main to participate in a candlelight vigil. The ceremony included words from UA President Robert Robbins and Meixner's brother-in-law. Video by Pascal Albright/ Arizona Daily Star.
Pascal Albright
Features Reporter
In this Series
Collection: Updates on the Oct. 5 shooting at UA
1
Updated article
UA president touts campus safety improvements
2
Updated article
University of Arizona students to return to more secure campus
3
Updated article
Trial in killing of UA professor pushed to next year
39 updates
As featured on
On Monday, UA President Robert Robbins said the school has begun the work to retain independent external experts in security and threat assessments to begin a comprehensive review of all aspects of campus safety, violence prevention and public safety response.
For Star subscribers: Family members of hydrologist Thomas Meixner, interviewed for the first time, doubt he would want them to sue the university. But they're anxious for the university to fix its shortfalls.
Latest video
View this profile on Instagram#ThisIsTucson 🌵 (@this_is_tucson) • Instagram photos and videos
Most viewed stories
-
Nearly 40 fun events this Valentine's Day weekend February 13-15! 💖
-
15 Valentine's Day themed events happening in February!
-
Over 60 fun events happening in Tucson in February 💖🐎
-
A new chapter: Crossroads Restaurant is back open after fire
-
A saber tooth tiger fossil, gemstone paintings, and more: Here's the low-down on 4 Tucson gem shows! 💎
-
Tucson Valentine's: Vegas-style weddings, tattoo parlor nuptials
-
Our huge guide to date ideas in Tucson, from romantic to casual
-
This Tucson chef has been named a semifinalist for prestigious James Beard Award 🎉
-
Transplant Pizza, Mosaic Brewing and Marana Serial Grillers close their doors
-
Sparkle City: Gem shows season has started — here's what to know



