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Release date: Sept. 5, 2002
Emory Remembers Sept. 11
With Three Days of Events
Contact:
Elaine Justice--404-727-0643 or ejustic@emory.edu
Deb Hammacher--404-727-0644 or dhammac@emory.edu Emory University will mark the anniversary of Sept. 11 with three days of events under the theme of "Looking Forward, Looking Back." The events, planned by a campus-wide committee of students, faculty and staff, focus on remembrance, reflection and renewal. Attendees needing more information on these events should contact Alta Schwartz, outreach coordinator for Emory's Institute of Comparative and International Studies and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, at 404-727-2576. Monday, September 9
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Display of Community Quilt
A quilt made by students expressing feelings about the events of Sept. 11 will be on display.
Dobbs Center. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Health Fair
Woodruff P.E. Center 1 – 7 p.m.
Blood Donation Drive
Woodruff P.E. Center 8 p.m.
"In Remembrance: A Slide Show"
Student event to set the tone for the week; includes a slide show with music symbolizing feelings about the events of Sept.11.
McDonough Field Tuesday, September 10
Volunteer Day
A day of community service projects for students.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association, Volunteer Emory and the Goizueta Business School. 8 p.m.
Lecture: "Freedom of Speech in a Time of War," presented by Aaron McGruder, creator of the cartoon "Boondocks."
Glenn Memorial Auditorium.
Sponsored by the Emory Ethics Center. Wednesday, September 11
8:45 a.m.
Prayer, Moment of Silence and Tolling of the Bells on the Quad
Sponsored by Religious Life and the Student Government Association. 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Lecture: "Clash of Civilizations or an Islamic Reformation?" by Robert W. Hefner, professor and associate director of the Institute for the Study of Economic Culture, Boston University.
Jones Room, Woodruff Library. 5 – 7 p.m.
Remembering Sept. 11 Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
Campus Life Art Gallery, DUC
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Office of the University Secretary. 7 – 8:15 p.m.
University Gathering, featuring Emory psychologist Marshall Duke, with prayer, dance and music from many traditions
Glenn Memorial Auditorium.
Sponsored by Religious and Campus Life. 8:30 p.m.
Candlelight Vigil on the Quad
Featuring music by Myron McGhee and Voices of Inner Strength, a student gospel group, with local public safety officials as guests of honor.
Sponsored by Religious Life and the Student Government Association. September 11-30
Remembering Sept. 11 photography exhibit
Featuring the work of Ann Borden, James Leritz and Jon Rou.
Campus Life Art Gallery, DUC
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Office of the University Secretary. *Visitor parking for public events will be in Fishburne Parking Deck on Fishburne Drive.
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