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The University of Montpellier wishes to express its sorrow and solidarity with the victims of the deadly attacks that took place on Friday night and Saturday morning in Paris and Saint-Denis, as well as with their loved ones.
In the face of the senseless violence that unfolded this weekend, we must remain composed, calm, and dignified during these days of national mourning. While feelings of fear, pain, and horror may overwhelm us today, it is important that our university community come together around its core values of knowledge, learning, thought, and democracy.
In these dark times, we must continue to defend the universal values of liberty, equality, and fraternity—values that form the foundation of our Republic, values that take on particular significance.
The UM is saddened to announce the loss of one of its students from the Faculty of Science. In tribute to this young man, who was taken from us by this senseless act of barbarism, and to all the victims of that tragic night, the UM has invited all its staff and students to gather for a moment of reflection at noon on Monday, November 16, in its departments, schools, institutes, and services. It joins in the memory and grief of the families mourning this unspeakable act.