Newswise — Activities on the Ithaca College campus and surrounding community to commemorate 9/11 will include remembrance services, religious observances, lectures and a panel presentation.
“Our hope is that the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will serve as an opportunity for the community to come together in pursuit of peace,” said the Rev. Carsten Martensen, Catholic chaplain at Ithaca College and an organizer of many of the events. “They are intended to both recognize the tragedy of that day and promote the possibilities for a better future.”
All of the events are free and open to the public.
Sunday, Sept. 11“September 11th: A Day of Remembrance and Thanks”8:30 a.m., Ithaca Fire Department, 310 W. Green St.The heroic firefighters, police officers and other emergency services workers who lost their lives responding on 9/11 will be saluted, with remarks by Ithaca College president Tom Rochon, Cornell University president David Skorton and Tompkins Cortland Community College president Carl Haynes; public safety providers; elected officials; and several individuals who lost a loved one on that day.
“Interfaith Service and Rededication of the Peace Pole”3 p.m., Muller Chapel PondMembers of the campus Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslim communities invite all to join in an interfaith program of prayer and reflection. A “peace pole,” originally placed at the pond on the first anniversary of 9/11, will be rededicated. Standing about eight feet tall, the wooden pole is inscribed with the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in a number of languages.
Placed on the pole are plaques bearing the names of five former Ithaca College students and the sister of one who was a senior on September 11, 2001, who perished at the World Trade Center: Vincent Abate ’83, Thomas Collins ’87, Ronald Ruben ’87, Steven Russin ’91, Derek Statkevicus ’93, and Johanna Sigmund, sister of John Sigmund ’02.
“Journalism after 9/11: 10 Years Later”7 p.m., Park Hall AuditoriumPresentation by Hagit Limor, investigative reporter at WCPO-TV and national president of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), sponsored by the Ithaca College student chapter of SPJ.
Tuesday, Sept. 13“War and Peace: Fresh Thinking for New Times”7 p.m., Park Hall AuditoriumPresentation by the Rev. Drew Christiansen, editor in chief of the national Jesuit weekly magazine “America,” followed by a dialogue with the audience.
Wednesday, Sept. 14“Sept. 11, 2001: Looking Back,” by Juan Arroyo, professor of politics“September 11: A Day in the Heart of Latin America,” by Patricia Rodriguez, professor of politics7 p.m., Klingenstein Lounge, Egbert HallPanel discussion presented by the Department of Politics.
Friday, Sept. 16“Mass for Peace”7:30 p.m., Emerson Suites, Phillips HallCatholic Mass presided over by the Rev. G. Simon Harak, professor of theology and director of the Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University. Those of all faiths are invited to take part.
Sunday, Sept. 18Catholic Mass by the Most Rev. Matthew Clark, Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester1 p.m. and 9 p.m., Muller Chapel Martensen notes that events will also be taking place at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center and the History Center in Tompkins County as part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance observance, and at several local churches, including an “International Festival for Peace” at St. Catherine of Siena.
On Sunday, Sept. 11, the 10 a.m. service at the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca will include the premiere performance of a vocal piece written for the occasion by Sally Lamb McCune, lecturer in the School of Music, and conducted by Lawrence Doebler, professor of music.
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