Gallery: Wells College Lament offers answers, healing amid closure
From the Series: Complete coverage of Wells College closing series
The United Ministry of Aurora hosted a Wells College Lament on Tuesday.
Students, faculty, staff, trustees and members of the community gathered to share passionate expressions of pain and disbelief over the college's announcement this week that it will close at the end of the semester.聽
Clara Lima, center, a senior at Wells College, starts to cry while expressing her feeling about the school closing during a Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
Wells College Trustee Stephen Zabriskie answers question during a Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
Students, faculty, trustees, alumni and members of the community gather at the Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
Former Aurora Mayor Bonnie Bennett attends the Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
SadieLyn Combs, a freshman, expresses her feelings about Wells College closing during a Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
Laura Campbell, director of music at Wells College, right, hugs Rachel Porter, alumni engagement officer, during the Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
Rachel Porter, alumni engagement officer, wipes away tears during the Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
The Rev. Dr. Barb E. Blom facilitates the Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
The pain is clear on the face of Mary Webber, director of annual giving, during the Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
Students' pain and disbelief are clear during the Wells College Lament at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
The Rev. Dr. Barb E. Blom, left, facilitates the Wells College Lament where faculty, staff, students and members of the community came together to express their feelings and ask questions about the school closing at the United Ministry of Aurora Tuesday.
The United Ministry of Aurora on Tuesday held a Wells College Lament where faculty, staff, students, trustees and members of the community gathered to express their feelings and ask questions about the school closing.
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An Aurora church opened its doors to give Wells College employees and students a forum to express their feelings about the school's closure.聽
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