October 3, 2001
>>> Lech Walesa, former president of Poland, took questions from an audience of 50 Elon students October 3, 2001
October 2, 2001
>>> Remarks by Lech Walesa -- Former president of Poland Lech Walesa delivered a keynote address during Elon's Fall Convocation Tuesday, Oct. 2.
September 26, 2001
>>> Letter to alumni from President Leo M. Lambert
September 22, 2001
>>> Invocation by Chaplain Richard McBride at Rhodes Stadium inaugural game
September 20, 2001
>>> Remarks by Dean Paul Parsons -- forum on media coverage of the terrorist attack
>>> Media coverage of attacks examined at Elon forum
September 19, 2001
>>> David McCullough news conference excerpts
>>> Historian David McCullough discussed the recent terrorist attacks during the inaugural Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture
>>> Historian David McCullough holds news conference and Q&A
September 18, 2001
>>> Letter to parents of Elon students from President Leo M. Lambert
September 17, 2001
>>> Elon Forum on Terrorism
>>> Fraternity, sorority team up for disaster relief
September 16, 2001
>>> An opinion column from the Greensboro News & Record by Prof. Rudy Zarzar
September 15, 2001
>>> Letter from President Leo M. Lambert to the Elon community
September 14, 2001
>>> Students hold a candlelight vigil
>>> The Day of Prayer and Remembrance
September 12, 2001
>>> About the community meeting
>>> Remarks by President Leo M. Lambert
>>> Remarks by President Emeritus Earl Danieley
>>> Remarks by Prof. John Sullivan
>>> Remarks by SGA President Trey Bolton
>>> Remarks by Chaplain Richard McBride
September 11, 2001
>>> Elon graduate survives World Trade Center attack
>>> The immediate reaction
>>> A Time for Prayer gathering at Elon Community Church: Prayer by Gregg Sullivan
Reaction to Terrorism Home Page
 Remarks by Trey Bolton, SGA President It was yesterday morning, standing around the Fonville Fountain, enjoying a typical beautiful Carolina morning, in a meeting with other students and members of the faculty and administration. We were discussing the grand opening ceremonies for our new Rhodes Stadium, and were caught up in the discussion of the unfolding plans. President Lambert abruptly interrupted with the news of the dreadful events that had just occurred. While we were gathering our thoughts and hastily closing our meeting, I recall hearing off in the distance … our marching band was rehearsing … they were playing our national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner." We shared the day with our friends and classmates and watched, as the rest of America, in horror, as our nation suffered the most relentless attack in our history, and the worst act of terrorism in the history of the world. This event will forever be a vivid memory especially for our generation. Yesterday on our campus there was a silence, a quiet mourning, as we struggled to learn and come together with our thoughts. We gathered in groups and gained comfort and strength from one another. We, as individuals, will identify these moments and forever remember where we were, what we were doing, who we were with. We will remember the shared emotions, the fear, especially of the unknown … compassion and consolation for our friends who may have been more directly impacted … who may have had loved ones who live or work in Washington or New York, or for those for whom this event will be life changing. Courage as we as individuals and as a people discover the resolve to meet tomorrow's challenge. Hope for the safety and sanctity that we as free people are privileged to enjoy, and patriotism as we unite our nation to face a new day in our America. Yes, this could be the challenge of our generation. Our nation will survive! Our school and our student body will find a bright tomorrow. This generation of ours, will have the privilege to help rebuild. We will always hold this dreadful memory, but we will also be able to describe our survival and our reconstruction. If we are to learn anything from our experience, let it be a knowledge that we, together as friends, have endured the worst and bonded with a better understanding of each other and our community … and gained a renewed appreciation for our cherished freedoms and rights as Americans. May God Bless Us All! Thank You! |
