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Flags Lowered to Honor San Jose Shooting Victims

Following a proclamation from President Joe Biden and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, all U.S., Nebraska, and University flags will be lowered to half-staff through May 30.

  • published: 2021/05/27
  • contact: University Communications
The U.S. flag lowered next to the campanile.

Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the shooting that took place in San Jose, California on May 26, 2021.

Flags will be flown at half-staff through May 30, 2021 in honor of the victims. They will remain at half-staff until noon on May 31, 2021 to observe Memorial Day.

A copy of the full proclamation can be found on the White House website.

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