ADVISORY

August 16, 2002
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ADVISORY The University of Michigan will hold several events open to the public to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11. More details will be released in the weeks ahead and events may be added. The list will also be updated on the web. Visit www.umich.edu/~newsinfo/ SCHEDULE: Noon — 1:30 p.m. The Josh Rosenthal Lecture, Michigan League Ballroom, 911 N. University Ave. 3 p.m. Plaque dedication, Alumni Center, 200 Fletcher St. 4 p.m — 6 p.m. Terrorism symposium, Michigan Union Ballroom, 530 S. State St. 8 p.m. Musical performance, Power Center for the Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher St. 9 p.m. Student candlelight vigil, Diag Lecture: The speakers and their topics during this Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy program include: Gen. Brent Scowcroft, former National Security Advisor to Presidents Ford and George H. W. Bush, on foreign and military policy; David Featherman, director of the Institute of Social Research, on public attitudes concerning security and civil liberties; and Marina Whitman, professor of business administration and Public Policy, on changes in international financial policy. Plaque ceremony: A 24-by-31 granite plaque featuring the names of the 18 alumni victims of Sept. 11 will be dedicated. UM-Dearborn Professor Marilynn Rosenthal, who lost her son Josh in the World Trade Center, will speak on behalf of victims’ families. Also speaking will be U-M President Mary Sue Coleman and Alumni Association President Saul Green. Symposium: Titled “Terrorism and Globalization: Looking Back, Looking Forward,” speakers will discuss how international humanitarian law, civil liberties and the American Muslim community have changed in the past year. Music performance: “9/11: In Remembrance” will showcase the University Symphony Orchestra, University Philharmonia Orchestra, Chamber Choir, University Choir, Orpheus Singers, and singers from the Ann Arbor community. Vigil: There will be music, a candlelight vigil and remarks by members of the community, including Mary Sue Coleman and Ann Arbor Police Chief Daniel Oates.  Central campus map

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