Selected speeches from the
Commemorative Assembly, September 11, 2002

A commemorative assembly focusing on the tragic events of one year ago took place on Wednesday evening, Sept. 11, on Cannon Green, behind Nassau Hall.

The service included remarks by President Shirley M. Tilghman, readings and reflections by faculty members and students as well as musical selections.

The texts of selected speeches are available below:

• President Shirley M. Tilghman
• Caryl Emerson, Professor, Slavic Languages and Literatures;
• Alexander Nehamas, Professor, The Council on the Humanities and Philosophy;
• Guy Nordenson, Associate Professor, The School of Architecture;
• Maureen Monagle '04, Co-chair, Arts Alive program.