Update on the tragedy at the Faculty of Arts, CU ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** *========================================================================================= * Central Crisis Staff of Charles University *========================================================================================= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ +420 224 491 530 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *========================================================================================= * Czech Police Crisis Line *========================================================================================= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ +420 974 823 158 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *========================================================================================= * Where to seek help or support *========================================================================================= We are aware that this extreme situation has severely affected not only the entire academi of Charles University but the broader public and also shocked many people abroad. Therefor University is now offering all of its students and staff an extended spectrum of support i of psychological assistance [ URL "https://centrumcarolina.cuni.cz/CCENG-33.html"]  at its centres and outside of Charles University [ URL "https://centrumcarolina.cuni.cz/CCENG-62. Recommendations for supporting mental health after a tragic event (pdf) [ URL "UKEN-1916-v recommendations_for_supporting_mental_health.pdf"] *========================================================================================= * Update (29. 12. 2023) | Information from the management of Charles University and the Fa employees and students *========================================================================================= The management of Charles University (CU) and the Faculty of Arts of CU (FA CU) is making information following the tragic events of December 21, 2023. ? The main building of the Faculty of Art sat Palach Square will remain closed at least un January 2024. The exact reopening date of the main building will be announced by the Facul later date. ? The university leadership, including the leadership of individual faculties and componen addressing the question of appropriate reinforcement of security measures. ? Latest information for students at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University from Decemb regarding the organization of teaching and fulfilling study obligations, the operation of of the Faculty of Arts of Charles University, the libraries and the Dean's Office, as well psychological support and intervention | The management of both the Charles University and of Arts, Charles University, is trying to be as accommodating as possible to students so t will be able to continue their studies as planned will be able to do so, and those who can to extend their studies. The management is still discussing various options and will infor gradually. What is clear at the moment: • Until the end of the semester (i.e. until January 12, 2024), classes at the Faculty of A cancelled. • The examination period at the Faculty of Arts will take place according to the academic i.e.  January 15 –  February 18, 2024.  The format may be adjusted depending on the circ Specific information will be provided to the students by the lecturers and/or the manage respective institute or department. The Dean's Board is endeavouring to find ways to res situation as quickly as possible so that students are not subjected to further psycholog • If students at the Faculty of Arts have any acute questions regarding the organisation o and examinations, please contact the heads of their departments and institutes. Heads of institutes will also be contacting everyone regarding study matters in more detail durin of January (from January 2, 2024). ? Teaching at other faculties of CU (excluding FA CU) continues as usual with the recommen participants take a sensitive approach in light of the recent tragic events. ? Charles University will continue to provide organisational, material, and psychological those in need and urges everyone who feels any need for psychological assistance to utilis services. Such assistance is offered not only by CU and other entities (information can be "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1916-version1-recommendations_for_supporting_mental_health.pdf"] ) b free Crisis Line of the Czech Police: +420 974 823 158. Please do not hesitate to seek hel ? The distribution/return of belongings | The majority of personal belongings (approximate the main building of FA CU have already been returned to their owners. For technical and o reasons, the further distribution/return of personal belongings will take place from Thurs 2024, throughout January 2024 every Thursday from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 pm, and every Tuesday to 6.00 p.m. at CU POINT, Celetná 13, Prague 1 (namely 4. 1.; 9. 1.; 11. 1.; 16. 1.; 18. 1 and 30. 1. 2024). ? Any queries regarding the distribution of personal belongings can be directed to the Cen of Charles University until Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the telephone number +420 224 491 date, from Wednesday, January 3, 2024, inquiries concerning personal belongings will be ad regular working hours on the CU POINT telephone line +420 224 491 850. Furthermore, anyone their personal items complete or at all during the distribution is requested to contact th of the Czech Police directly: +420 974 823 158. Thank you very much for your understanding ? A MONTH FOR THE FACULTY | As the main building of the Faculty of Arts will be closed for whole January, a meeting place for the whole university community and the public is create academic life and the restoration of Jan Palach Square as a home space is a necessary part of coming to terms with a tragic event that changed the life of the entire community in a The month for the faculty will take place at Jan Palach Square and will include various ev currently in the pipeline. ? The memorial sites at Charles University's Carolinum on Ovocný trh and the main building Palach Square will be maintained at least until January 3, 2024, inclusive. Charles University also expresses gratitude to the media for fair and sensitive reporting tragic situation and simultaneously appreciates when they do not give space to trivializin reactions and statements. We stand with all of you in these difficult times, and our thoughts remain with the famili deceased and injured. *========================================================================================= * Statements of Charles University on the shooting at the Faculty of Arts of Charles Unive *========================================================================================= The original, continuously updated and most up-to-date statements of the university manage tragic events at the Faculty of Arts on Thursday, December 21, 2023 can be found here [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1913.html"] *========================================================================================= * National Day of mourning on Saturday, December 23 | To commemorate the victims of Thursd the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, the Government has declared a national day of mou being flown at half-mast on public buildings. At 12 noon, the Czech Republic observed a mi Bells rang throughout the country. *========================================================================================= *========================================================================================= * Memorial sites *========================================================================================= In connection with the tragic attack at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University, we woul all mourners about the possibility of expressing remembrance in front of the Rector's Offi University at Ovocný trh 3, Prague 1. Another memorial site was later established on Palac of the Faculty of Arts building. Photo: Vadimír Šigut *========================================================================================= * Memorial events *========================================================================================= ? The Ecumenical Council of Churches invites you to a New Year's ecumenical service [ URL www.facebook.com/events/744487654242172/"] in memory of the victims of the attack at the F of Charles University and their loved ones. The service will take place on January 1, 2024 the Hus congregation of the Church of the Catholic Church in Vinohrady, Dykova 1, Prague 1 church will be possible only until 5.45 p.m. due to the broadcasting of the Czech Televisi ? A MONTH FOR THE FACULTY | As the main building of the Faculty of Arts will be closed for whole January, a meeting place for the whole university community and the public is create academic life and the restoration of Jan Palach Square as a home space is a necessary part of coming to terms with a tragic event that changed the life of the entire community in a The month for the faculty will take place at Jan Palach Square and will include various ev currently in the pipeline. What has already taken place... A memorial service for the victims of the shooting at the Faculty of Arts, Charles Univers Charles University on Friday morning, December 22, in front of the main entrance to the Ka on the Fruit Market. The university administration, headed by Rector Milena Králíčková, wa representatives of the Czech Rectors' Conference. Friday, December 22, 2023, at 7.30 p.m., saw an ecumenical service led by Msgr. prof. Tomá victims of the shooting at the Faculty of Arts of the Charles University take place in the Holy Salvator (Křížovnická 4) in Prague. On Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 11 a.m., many people attended a requiem for the victims at St. Vitus cathedral at Prague Castle. The event was organised by the Prague Archbishopr Castle. On Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 3 p.m., an ecumenical prayer took place in the church o in the Wall (Martinská 8, Prague) and a moment of silence was held for the victims of the Faculty of Arts of Charles University. Photo: Michal Novotný *========================================================================================= * Support victims of the tragedy at Faculty of Arts *========================================================================================= The Charles University Endowment Fund [ URL "https://nf.cuni.cz/NFNEN-14.html"]  has launc to support the families of the victims and also faculty, staff, and students affected by t the Faculty of Arts. Charles University greatly appreciates the support that victims recei foreign institutions, companies, and individuals through the Endowment Fund. I want to contribute [ URL "https://nf.cuni.cz/NFNEN-14.html"]