The United States continues remember and mourn the devastating terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 that included plane crashes at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Members of the UH community will gather again for a "UH Remembers 9/11" event, Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, which will included the posting of the colors by the Color Guard and remarks from UH leaders, students, as well as representatives of the armed forces. The Carillon Bell rang 11 times at 9:11 a.m.

Event: UH Remembers 9/11
Date: Wednesday, 9/11/24 from 9:00 am until 9:30 am
Location: Twin Towers Artifact on South lawn of Student Center
9:00 am Posting of Colors by UH Army/Air Force ROTC Color Guard
9:10 am Welcome by Celina Dugas or rep from Veteran Services
9:14 am Opening words from Keith Kowalka on behalf of UH student body - Lay a rose by Artifact
9:17 am Words from UH Army ROTC Commander Bradford Todd and UH Air Force ROTC Commander Ernesto Curiel followed by placing roses at the Artifact
9:21 am Words from UH SGA President Diego E. Arriaga, followed by placing a rose at the Artifact
9:23 am Words from UH Alumni Association Foundation Board President Shazia Khan followed by placing a rose at the Artifact
9:25 am Words from UH Faculty Senate President Holley Love followed by placing a rose at the Artifact
9:27 am Words from Staff Council President-elect Karl Hearne followed by placing a rose at the Artifact
9:29 am Closing words by Dean Donell Young welcoming everyone to view photo exhibit
9:30ish am - Ceremony Adjourns followed by TAPS and the Retirement of the Colors

For questions, please contact

Nancy Vecera Clark;
Director of Legacy Programs
University of Houston

Office (713) 743-8873 | cell (713) 620-8722
nclark@uh.edu