Read more Liviu Librescu stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/1229/liviu-librescu.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorMon, 21 May 2012 09:30:16 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/1477/professor-gave-life-to-save-students.htmlSam Gale Rosen<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=2648&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401035435' border='0' />A 77-year-old Virginia Tech professor who barred the door to his classroom against the gunman wreaking havoc down the hall sacrificed his life to save his students. Professor Liviu Librescu was teaching a class on solid mechanics when he heard gunshots. He held the door closed as students escaped through... http://www.newser.com/story/1477/professor-gave-life-to-save-students.htmlTue, 17 Apr 2007 08:49:27 CDT