Statement sent to media Friday morning, Apr. 18, 2008:
HANCOCK -- An assault with a knife occurred at Finlandia Hall early (Friday) morning in which two students were injured. Finlandia University is cooperating fully with a police investigation. It is my understanding that the suspect is now in custody.
We are doing everything we can to assist the injured students and their families. And personal counseling has been made available to all our students through the campus pastor’s office and Student Support Services.
As the president of this institution, I am deeply and personally troubled that something of this kind could happen in our small community. The safety of our students and the security of the Finlandia campus is my highest priority.
Next week, Finlandia celebrates spring commencement and congratulates 122 new graduates. It profoundly saddens me that the college memories of these new alumni will be clouded by this morning’s incident.
I am confident that Finlandia will come together in common support of our students and campus community.
Editor's Note: President Johnson also informed Finlandia faculty and staff Friday afternoon that the hospitalized student is in stable condition.
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