Sept. 11 observance scheduled

Thursday, September 6, 2012

The University will hold a moment of remembrance at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11, to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. The Belk Tower will sound a special chime arrangement, and there will be an extended week of programs Sept. 10-14 to honor of the lives lost and touched by this national tragedy.

Activities will include a postcard campaign and education display in the Student Union, an outdoor flag installation on the COE/CHHS plaza and two blood drives.

The schedule, as planned, is:

Sept. 10-14 - Postcard Campaign and Education Display – campus community members can stop by display tables in the Student Union to write a personal message to active U.S. service members.  Postcards and stickers will be provided.

Sept. 10-14 - Campus Community Flag Display – a temporary installation on the College of Education and College of Health and Human Services plaza to commemorate those who lost their lives in the World Trade Towers and Pentagon attacks.

Sept. 11 - 9-11-12 Blood Drive:  Interested faculty, staff and students can stop by the Student Activity Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Sponsored by the Kinesiology Student Organization.

These activities are sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, Student Activities, Dean of Students Office, Office of Veteran Student Services, and UNC Charlotte Student Organizations.