WHAT: UCCS will unveil an artifact display to highlight the connectedness of the world as well as the events of Sept. 11, 2001 in ceremonies near the Osborne Center for Science & Engineering. UCCS students were involved in creating this display, as well as a display at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, that incorporates a beam salvaged from New York City’s World Trade Center.
The event will be attended by UCCS faculty, staff, students and leaders. Planned speakers include members of the CU Board of Regents, students involved in the design and Don Addy, president, National Homeland Defense Foundation.
WHY: UCCS students led the design of the artifact display at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station utilizing a beam from the World Trade Center. A smaller version of that display was created for the UCCS campus to serve as a reminder of the events of 9/11 and to show the interconnectedness of the world.
WHO: UCCS and CU dignitaries, faculty, staff, students.
WHEN: 8 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12. A dedication of the artifact display at Cheyenne Mountain Air Base is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: The northeast corner of the Osborne Science & Engineering Center on the campus of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. For a campus map, visit www.uccs.edu/map.
MEDIA PARKING: Marked media vehicles do not need a parking pass and may park in any legal parking space at UCCS. Parking lot 4 in front of El Pomar Center is recommended for easiest access to the Osborne Center. Drivers of unmarked vehicles should call Tom Hutton, (719) 351-6519 for parking assistance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Tom Hutton, Office of University Advancement, (719) 255-3439 or (719) 351-6519 or [email protected]. You may also visit http://communique.uccs.edu?p=4464.