University to mark Sept. 11
Archived article from Sep 2, 2002
By Mark Maben
A memorial stone and tree dedication held simultaneously on the New Brunswick/ Piscataway, Camden and Newark campuses is one of nearly 20 different events that will take place throughout the day Sept. 11 as the university community pauses to reflect upon the tragic events of one year ago. Activities will remember the lives of the 37 men and women of Rutgers who were lost that day, pay tribute to those who helped at the World Trade Center site and explore the issues that have been raised by the attack on our nation.
"The number and type of events planned to commemorate Sept. 11 reflect the diversity of the university," said President Francis L. Lawrence. "The elements that are essential to the community's grieving and healing process — community togetherness, respectful remembrance, intellectual engagement and space for personal reflection — are all present. I encourage everyone at Rutgers to be part of one or more of these events, as we will all need each other on Sept. 11."
Beginning at 10 a.m., ceremonies at all three campuses will honor the Rutgers women and men who died in the terrorist attacks. Each campus will dedicate a red oak —the state tree —and a memorial stone listing all 37 names, and read a commemorative proclamation. Ceremonies will be held on the Old Queen's lawn in New Brunswick, the Norman Samuels Plaza in Newark and the Quad in Camden. Each provides a place for faculty, staff and students to gather during what many expect will be an emotional time. As part of the morning ceremony in New Brunswick, President Lawrence will read the proclamation and Dick Lloyd, assistant vice president for alumni relations, will read the names of the 37 alumni as the Old Queen's bell rings for the members of the Rutgers community lost Sept. 11.
Other events that day include:
Camden
10:30 a.m., "A Consideration of Our Nation's Response: Reconciliation and Service," Gordon Theater. A panel discussion by Rutgers faculty explores our response to Sept. 11 and the pathways to reconciliation. The program will also include a presentation of colors, the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," poetry and reflective remarks.
Newark
2:30 p.m., "A Unified Campus Gathering," Norman Samuels Plaza. Organized by student groups, this event features a welcome by acting Provost Steven J. Diner; student remarks; a presentation honoring fire fighters, police and Port Authority workers; the singing of "Let There Be Peace on Earth" and the national anthem; and the release of 11 doves of peace, one for each Newark alumnus lost in the attacks.
New Brunswick/Piscataway
2:00 p.m., "Memorial Symposium on the Impact of September 11 and Strategies for Healing," Rutgers Student Center. The Committee to Advance our Common Purposes presents a lecture and discussion on the impact of Sept. 11. The program includes opening remarks by President Francis L. Lawrence and a keynote address by Michael Hingson, who along with his guide dog, Roselle, escaped from the 78th floor of the World Trade Center. Rafael Pi-Roma, host of Inside Trenton and New York Voices, will moderate a panel discussion.
7–9:30 p.m., "Rutgers Remembers." The event includes a program in the College Avenue Gym at 7 p.m.; a candlelight procession down College Avenue at 8 p.m.; a memorial ceremony on the Old Queen's lawn at 8:30 p.m.; and a concert in Kirkpatrick Chapel at 9 p.m. Open to the entire university community, this event is sponsored by Rutgers College, Douglass College, University College and several student organizations.
For a complete listing of events, visit the Web at www.rutgers.edu/sept11.
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