To: The Wellesley College Community
From: Carol Bate, Interim Dean of Students
Re: Wellesley Swimming and Diving Team Safe in Ft. Lauderdale
Date: January 6, 2017

This afternoon there was a shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, and the Wellesley swimming and diving team was in the process of leaving the airport when it occurred. I am writing to let you know that all students and staff are safe and have arrived at their hotel, which is located 30 minutes from the airport.

Bonnie Dix, Wellesley’s head swimming and diving coach, reports that our students did not witness the incident. The team is due to fly home next week. The athletics department will continue to monitor the situation, and if it is advisable, will change return flights for students to another airport.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with all those affected by this afternoon’s horrific incident.