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Florida Gulf Coast University plans to honor those who
died on Sept. 11 last year in the tragedy that struck the
World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight
93 in Pennsylvania.
The day will reflect on the importance of safeguarding
our freedoms and what society has learned from those tragic
events.
At 8:45 a.m., the time that the first hijacked passenger
jet crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center,
the University will pause all activity for a moment of reflection.
At 12:15 p.m., students, faculty and staff will join President
William C. Merwin in the Student Plaza for a time of remembrance,
reflection and thought.
Other campus activities include:
- A memorial board for comments, thoughts, poetry and
writings concerning the events of Sept. 11 in the lobby
of Griffin Hall. Free index cards are available from the
dean of Student Affairs office for thoughts and comments.
- A service project coordinated by Service Learning coordinator
Linda Summers for those who want to spend part of the
day helping others. Volunteered hours count toward the
University’s service learning requirement.
For more information, contact:
- Dean of Student Affairs and Sept. 11 event coordinator,
Joe Shepard, at (239) 590-7900, or
- Associate vice president of Community Relations and
Marketing Audrea Anderson at (239) 590-1083.
For more information about service learning, contact Summers
at (239) 590-7016.
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