ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Central Florida held a vigil Tuesday night for the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
The UCF OnePulse candlelight vigil will be at UCF's Memory Mall from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. The names of the shooting victims were read as candlelight surrounded Memory Mall, according to UCF officials.
Speakers at the event included UCF President John C. Hitt, Student Government Association President Chris Clemente and members of UCF’s Pride community.
UCF is also offering counseling services and blood drives. UCF Campus Conversations is being held June 13-17, noon to 1 p.m. in Student Union, Room 313, and 1-2 p.m. at Pride Commons, located in Ferrell Commons 171 across from Marketplace.
Therapist Support will be available June 13-17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pride Commons, located in Ferrell Commons 171 across from Marketplace.
More information about how to help and other services the university is providing is available on the school's website.
Meanwhile, three separate memorials grew overnight, hours after an undeniable spirit of strength, unity, and love filled downtown Orlando Monday night.
Flowers, candles, cards and more were placed early Tuesday morning at the memorials in front of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in the middle of the plaza, and across the street from Orlando City Hall.
Other vigils planned in the area are:
- Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Daytona Beach, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
- Community United Methodist Church, DeBary, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
- Citywide Prayer Service at First Baptist Orlando, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
- Vigil service for shooting victims at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Eustis, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
- Sanford Candlelight Vigil at Fort Melon Park , Orlando, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
- Candlelight vigil at The Copa Nightclub, Ocala, Wednesday 8 p.m.
- Space Caost Candlelight Vigil at Eau Gallie Art District, Melbourne, Friday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Candlelight Vigil for Orlando, Lake Eola. Sunday, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Orlando Critical Mass Memorial Ride at Loch Haven Park, June 24, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
