september 11 archiveMIT observances of the Sept. 11 anniversary - On Sept. 11, the MIT Police Department honor guard will conduct a remembrance honoring those who were killed five years ago, and students will lead a candlelight vigil. September 8, 2006 Y2K readiness helped N.Y. - Credit Y2K for the swift rebound of New York City's computing systems after the Sept. 11 attacks, says Professor Rae Zimmerman. November 20, 2002 Y2K readiness helped NYC on 9/11 - Credit Y2K for the swift rebound of New York City's computing systems after the Sept. 11 attacks, Professor Rae Zimmerman of NYU told an audience last Thursday. November 19, 2002 Foreign students speak out - The head of the American Civil Liberties Union pleaded with international students at MIT to "speak out lawfully" against federal legislation that erodes their rights. October 30, 2002 Vest urges security - President Charles M. Vest discussed security on Wednesday in his annual report, titled "Response and Responsibility: Balancing Security and Openness in Research and Education." October 9, 2002 Students urged to 'speak out' - The head of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) pleaded with international students at MIT to "speak out lawfully" against federal legislation that erodes their rights and "borders on racial profiling." October 2, 2002 Terrorism protection is a challenge - In an MIT talk titled "Living with Catastrophic Terrorism," Branscomb said that science and technology, not the terrorists, created America's vulnerability. October 2, 2002 International travel delayed - Changes to the U.S. visa application process enacted since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks delayed the travel plans of about 100 new and returning MIT students this fall. October 2, 2002 Terrorism protection is a challenge - Science and technology can make the United States safer but not invulnerable to attack, said Lewis M. Branscomb, co-chair of the National Research Council's Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism. October 1, 2002 Artistic impressions - An electrical engineer was gluing images cut from magazines onto construction paper to create replicas of the World Trade Center twin towers in shades of pink. September 18, 2002 Courtyard flag lowered - The American flag in MIT's Killian Court was lowered to half-staff on Sept. 11 at the exact time the first airplane struck the World Trade Center. September 18, 2002 MIT remembers Sept. 11 - The MIT community gathered to listen to words, music and prayer that conveyed sorrow and hope on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. September 18, 2002 Students share faith - MIT's religious student groups remembered last year's terrorist attacks in various ways during the Sept. 11 commemoration. September 18, 2002 Open Art Studio: 'The nicest event' - MIT community members participated in the Sept. 11 Open Art Studio in Lobby 10 organized by Kay Walsh, an administrative assistant in the Center for Environmental Health Services. September 13, 2002 Religious students share faith, hope - MIT's religious student groups remembered last year's terrorist attacks in various ways during the Sept. 11 commemoration. September 13, 2002 Sorrow, hope expressed at campus remembrance - Several hundred members of the MIT community gathered on Kresge Oval yesterday to listen to words, music and prayer on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. September 12, 2002 MIT flag lowered to half-staff - The flag in MIT's Killian Court was lowered to half-staff this morning , beginning MIT's day of remembrance. September 11, 2002 MIT Museum displays WTC model - On Sept. 11, the MIT Museum is offering free admission and displaying a 1975 scale model of lower Manhattan. September 11, 2002 Alumnus urges design contest - MIT alumnus Paul Spreiregen says the best way to memorialize the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is to hold design competitions to create public monuments. September 11, 2002 Religious leaders to be at events - The MIT Board of Chaplains is sponsoring a series of monthly lunchtime conversations with religious leaders from various traditions as part of an extended response to Sept. 11. September 11, 2002 MIT reactions to Sept. 11 - The 2001-02 academic year began twice at MIT - once on Sept. 5, the first day of classes, and again on Sept. 11. September 11, 2002 MIT after Sept. 11, 2001 - The people of MIT were no different from the rest of America in their reactions to the terrorist attacks on that sunny Tuesday morning a year ago. September 11, 2002 Designer reflects on memorial - Professor John E. Fernandez had the special skills and sensitivities to create a space for the MIT community to reflect on the tragedy of last Sept. 11. September 11, 2002 Innovative U.S. policies called for - Innovations in foreign policy, nation-building and education as well as in science and technology are all urgently needed in the post-Sept. 11 world. September 11, 2002 Campus events mark Sept. 11 anniversary - Several events today at MIT and the surrounding community will mark the one-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. September 11, 2002 Firefighters describe sorrow - Two New York City firefighters presented a flag from Ground Zero to MIT's Gayle Willman on Sunday in an emotional tribute honoring MIT volunteers. September 11, 2002 A message from President Vest - A message from President Vest concerning the anniversary of September 11. September 11, 2002 Global security web site - MIT has launched a new web site, "Homeland and Global Security," to focus on research, education, people, discussions and events related to Sept. 11 attacks. September 11, 2002 Photo Gallery: MIT Remembers - A photo gallery of MIT events from Sept. 8-11 commemorating the one-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. September 11, 2002 Panel explores MIT role 'in a dangerous world' - MIT community members explored the implications of military funding for research, MIT's role in wars of the past and its role in the future following a Sept. 9 panel. September 10, 2002 A message from President Vest - "Exactly one year ago today, we awoke to a beautiful early fall morning. The sun was warm, the sky an intense blue, and the school year was just picking up its rhythm." September 10, 2002 Homeland security web site launched - MIT has launched a web site, "Homeland and Global Security," to focus on research, education, people, discussions and events that are related to the issues of Sept. 11. September 10, 2002 MIT to mark Sept. 11 anniversary - Several anniversary programs have been scheduled at MIT to commemorate the victims of September 11 and honor those who worked in the recovery effort. September 10, 2002 Sept. 11, 2001 at MIT - The people of MIT were no different from the rest of America in their reactions to the terrorist attacks. Here is a timeline of what happened that day and in the following weeks. September 9, 2002 Flag presented to volunteer - New York City firefighters presented a flag from Ground Zero to MIT's Gayle Willman yesterday honoring MIT volunteers who helped care for recovery workers. September 9, 2002 Religious leaders featured - The MIT Board of Chaplains is sponsoring a series of monthly lunchtime conversations with religious leaders this year as part of an extended response to Sept. 11 and its aftermath. September 6, 2002 Chaplain reflects on Sept. 11 - The Rev. Amy McCreath, MIT's Episcopal chaplain, looked back and noted how the events of last September had affected the lives of the community. September 6, 2002 9/11 anniversary events organized - A number of events have been organized by members of the MIT community to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. August 28, 2002 Volunteer recounts scenes from Ground Zero - MIT's Gayle C. Willman looked back over her experiences as one of more than 120 volunteers who supported construction crews in the cleanup efforts. June 5, 2002 Vest reaffirms open access - MIT President Charles M. Vest reaffirmed MIT's support for open educational access for international students at the May 15 faculty meeting. May 22, 2002 IT fuels battle awareness - Technology is creating a new era of battlefield awareness, Lockheed Martin chairman and CEO Vance D. Coffman told an MIT audience April 2. April 10, 2002 Vest reflects on privacy challenges - President Vest reflected on future challenges revolving around privacy, openness and access to information. March 13, 2002 Army Corps chief to speak - Lt. Gen. Robert Flowers will speak at MIT on Thursday, Feb. 21 about the Corps' response to the Sept. 11 attacks. His talk, titled "Engineering Leadership." February 13, 2002 Series explores how cities rebuild after trauma - Lawrence Vale and Thomas Campanella of urban studies and planning delivered the opening lectures Monday night in an 11-session colloquium titled "The Resilient City: Trauma, Recovery and Remembrance." February 13, 2002 Airline safety conference - The date was Sept. 11. The venue was Seattle, site of this year's Leaders for Manufacturing alumni conference. December 5, 2001 Deutch predicts more terrorism - The United States and its European allies will be the targets of a series of terrorist attacks on the scale of Sept. 11, John M. Deutch predicts. November 28, 2001 Nobelist examines economy - The attack on the World Trade Center was a "great human tragedy, but not necessarily an important economic event," said Nobel laureate Robert M. Solow. November 28, 2001 Deutch predicts terrorism - US and allies will be targets of terrorist attacks on the scale of Sept. 11, Deutch predicted Tuesday in a lecture entitled "Combating Catastrophic Terrorism." November 21, 2001 The view from the global village - Seven panelists leavened serious analysis of recent events with appreciation for the diversity of media in the Internet Age. They referred often to the global village, an image created by Marshall McLuhan to denote a world unified by access to information. November 21, 2001 Solow examines economy, 9/11 effects - The attack on the World Trade Center was a "great human tragedy, but not necessarily an important economic event," said Nobel laureate Robert M. Solow before an attentive audience at a Nov. 15 talk. November 19, 2001 Reflecting on aerial photography - 25 photographs document the evolution of the major cities of the United States, taken over 40 years for Fairchild Aerial Surveys Inc. November 14, 2001 Deutch to speak on terrorism - John M. Deutch, Institute Professor and former director of CIA, will give a talk on "Combating Catastrophic Terrorism" on Tuesday, Nov. 20. November 14, 2001 Conferees examine attacks - MIT experts discussed possible long-term economic consequences of global terrorism last Friday during an audioconference organized by the Center for Transportation Studies. November 7, 2001 MIT collects over $23,000 - The MIT community has donated $23,227 to benefit people directly affected by the airplane crashes and the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11. October 31, 2001 Anthrax Questions and Answers - Q/A regarding anthrax, from the MIT medical department. October 28, 2001 Chomsky criticizes US violence - Giving his take on "The War on Terrorism," Institute Professor Noam A. Chomsky described the events of Sept. 11 as a "horrendous atrocity" that can be seen in the context of the chronic use of violence by powerful, wealthy nations. October 24, 2001 Additional advice for handling mail - The following safety advisory on anthrax was issued today by MIT's Director of Public Safety Anne P. Glavin. October 19, 2001 Tests negative on powder - Tests for anthrax were negative on the white powder discovered Tuesday, Oct. 16 by a lecturer in Foreign Languages and Literature at MIT. October 17, 2001 Chomsky speaks on terror war - Institute Professor Noam Chomsky of linguistics will speak on "The New War Against Terror" on Thursday, Oct. 18. October 17, 2001 Panelists identify factors in attacks - The events of Sept. 11 ensure a recession in the United States, but it should be gone by the middle of 2002, predicted the head of the Department of Economics. October 17, 2001 Teach-in examines policy - Four MIT political scientists explored US foreign policy options in response to recent terrorist attacks and in anticipation of a new era of global interdependence. October 17, 2001 Muslims and their faith - Much attention has lately turned towards Islam. October 17, 2001 Defeating Al Qaeda: a strategy - The cunning and ruthlessness of the Sept. 11 attack raises the specter that its likely author might even strike the American homeland with weapons of mass destruction. October 17, 2001 Reflecting Wall singled out - At MIT, faculty and students have created a different kind of memorial. October 17, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Oct. 16 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events. October 16, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Oct. 9 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events. October 12, 2001 Muslims and faith - This is an opportune time for becoming acquainted with Islam - a religion that actually condemns wanton destruction and indiscriminate killing. October 9, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Oct. 5 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events. October 5, 2001 Political scientists explore foreign policy options - Four MIT political scientists explored US foreign policy options in response to recent terrorist attacks and in anticipation of a new era of global interdependence at a teach-in on Thursday, Oct. 4. October 5, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Oct. 4 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events. October 4, 2001 Alumni web forum opens up - During the month of October, alumni are invited to contribute their thoughts and feelings about the Sept. 11 tragedy and its aftermath. October 3, 2001 Swift asks MIT's help - Acting Governor Jane Swift has asked incoming MIT police chief John DiFava and Institute Professor Sheila Widnall for help in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. October 3, 2001 News media quote MIT experts - More than 20 MIT experts in fields ranging from economics to airport security and structural engineering have made themselves available to the media over the last several weeks. October 3, 2001 Curry to head task force - President Charles M. Vest has appointed a 22-member Task Force on Campus Security to help develop policies and plans for campus security and safety. October 3, 2001 Speakers probe role of technology after attacks - Technology can combat terrorism in the short term, but it cannot secure lasting solutions to international conflicts, a panel of eight MIT faculty and graduate students agreed. October 3, 2001 Activities at regarding Sept. 11 for Oct. 1 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events. October 2, 2001 Architects ponder skyscrapers - Tall buildings will persist in high-density urban cores, but enthusiasm for "super-tall trophy towers" may soon wane. September 26, 2001 Engineers answer questions on skyscrapers - In part to find refuge from Sept. 11 "in sense and logic," MIT structural engineers have begun to answer some questions about cities and skyscrapers. September 26, 2001 Faculty discusses attacks - Faculty meeting discussions last Wednesday centered on the Mental Health Task Force report and campus response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the United States. September 26, 2001 Speakers urge nonviolence - A peace rally organized by MIT undergraduate and graduate students last Thursday on McDermott Court transformed the little patch of green into a postcard from the Vietnam era. September 26, 2001 Teach-in looks at media - A panel of faculty and students discussed the American and international media behavior in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and airplane crashes. September 26, 2001 Students worry about hatred - It took two years for Paris to come back to normal after terrorists exploded a series of 20 bombs in its subways in 1995-96. September 26, 2001 Series of teach-ins scheduled - A series of teach-ins focusing on the terrorist attack and aftermath will be held at MIT. September 26, 2001 Web sites offer video, forum - Two web sites have been added to the roster of MIT sites that have sprung up in response to the terrorist attacks. September 26, 2001 Engineers discuss skyscrapers - In part to find refuge from September 11 "in sense and logic," MIT structural engineers have begun to answer questions about cities and skyscrapers. September 26, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 25 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events. September 25, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 24 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events. September 24, 2001 Engineers discuss skyscrapers - In part to find refuge from September 11 "in sense and logic," MIT structural engineers have begun to answer questions about cities and skycrapers. September 24, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 21 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events September 21, 2001 How safe are our skyscrapers? - The terrorist act on New York's World Trade Center Towers was the first attack on a mega-city in the 21st century. We are all shocked at the enormity of this horrible act, but we need to look ahead. How do we reduce the vulnerability of our society to a terrorist attack? September 21, 2001 No credible threats to Boston area - Federal and state officials have informed MIT that there is no indication of credible threats of attacks against the Boston area this weekend. September 21, 2001 Students rally for peace - A peace rally organized by MIT undergraduate and graduate students on Thursday (Sept. 20) transformed McDermott Court into a postcard from the Vietnam era. September 20, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 19-20 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events. September 19, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 20 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events. September 19, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 20 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events September 19, 2001 Alumni, CMS create web sites - The Alumni Association has put together an "Are You Okay?" bulletin-board web site where alumni who might have been affected by last week's events can post a message. September 19, 2001 CIS panel warns of threats - MIT political scientists delivered a sobering view of current US security and near-future domestic and military life in panel discussions. September 19, 2001 Students voice emotions - MIT students expressed a range of feelings in messages scrawled on a paper memorial erected next to an American flag in Lobby 10 last week. September 19, 2001 Community fundraising drive - The Public Service Center, the Undergraduate Association and the Graduate Student Council have organized a fundraising drive for last Tuesday's tragedy. September 19, 2001 FRC offers meetings - The MIT Family Resource Center has added special discussion meetings to its fall programs to assist the community in coping with the impact of the terrorist attacks. September 19, 2001 5,000 discuss terror - About 5,000 members of the MIT community gathered solemnly on the grass of Killian Court to share their feelings about the terrorist actions that have stunned the world. September 19, 2001 Vest praises MIT community - President Vest's letters to the MIT community and the families of students after the events of Sept. 11. September 19, 2001 MIT mourns - MIT immediately began a dialogue to reach out to its community of students, faculty and staff, who come from more than 100 nations and include all the world's major religions. September 19, 2001 MIT prays and remembers - Members of the MIT community gathered to pray Friday at an interfaith service in the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist attacks. September 19, 2001 Students to rally for peace - In solidarity with students across the country, MIT students plan to rally to argue for a peaceful resolution to the tragedy of Sept. 11. September 19, 2001 WTC wall replica reflects - "The Reflecting Wall at MIT," a wooden replica of a fragment of the wall of the World Trade Center, was dedicated last Friday afternoon. September 19, 2001 Students join in prayer - MIT students of four faiths offered prayers for consolation and peace at a vigil on the steps of the Stratton Student Center last Tuesday evening. September 19, 2001 Teach-ins scheduled - A series of teach-ins focusing on the terrorist attack and aftermath will be held at MIT. September 19, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 18-20 - Activities at MIT relating to September 11 events September 18, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 17-20 - 9/17, 9/20 and ongoing activities at MIT regarding the terror attacks. September 17, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 17-20 - 9/17, 9/20 and ongoing activities at MIT regarding the terror attacks. September 17, 2001 Community Relations Message from Pres. Vest - Community Relations at MIT: A Message from President Vest September 16, 2001 Message from Pres. Vest - Community Relations at MIT: A Message from President Vest September 16, 2001 Message from President Vest - Community Relations at MIT: A Message from President Vest September 16, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 16-17 - Activities on 9/16, 9/17 at MIT regarding the terror attacks. September 16, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 15 - List of campus activities and events on Saturday, Sept. 15 regarding the terror attacks. September 15, 2001 WTC wall built at MIT - "The Reflecting Wall at MIT," replica of a fragment of the wall of the WTC installed next to the MIT Chapel, was dedicated last Friday afternoon. September 15, 2001 Message from Pres. Vest on Day of Prayer, Remembrance - Message from President Charles M. Vest on the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. September 14, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 14 - List of activities at MIT on Friday, 9/14 in response to terror attacks. September 14, 2001 Memorial for Daniel Lewin - A memorial service for members of the Akamai and MIT communities only will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, at noon in Kresge Auditorium for Daniel M. Lewin. September 14, 2001 MIT prayer gathering - Members of the MIT community gathered to pray Friday at an interfaith service in the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist attacks. September 14, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 14 - Events and programs that are open to the entire MIT community following the tragic events of September 11th in New York and Washington D.C. September 14, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 13 - Events and programs that are open to the entire MIT community following the tragic events of September 11th in New York and Washington D.C. September 13, 2001 Letter from President Vest - President Vest, who is out of the country and unable to return due to the flying restrictions, issued this letter to the families of MIT students. September 12, 2001 Activities regarding Sept. 11 for Sept. 12 - MIT will hold the following events on Wednesday, September 12th, 2001. The entire MIT community is invited to attend. September 12, 2001 MIT students, staff discuss terrorists - About 5,000 members of the MIT community gathered solemnly on the grass of Killian Court Wednesday to share their feelings about the terrorist actions that have stunned the nation and the world. September 12, 2001 Students at campus vigil - MIT students of four faiths offered prayers for consolation and peace at a vigil on the steps of the Stratton Student Center Tuesday evening. September 12, 2001 Gathering following attacks - MIT held a gathering at 5 p.m. Tuesday for "reflection, prayer and support" following tragic air attacks on several United States sites. September 12, 2001 MIT schedules 5 p.m. gathering - MIT Chancellor Phillip L. announced MIT will hold a gathering at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday for "reflection, prayer and support." September 11, 2001 Plans for Sept. 12 - MIT Chancellor Phillip L. Clay, responding to the tragic attacks on New York City and Washington, sent this letter electronically to the MIT community. September 11, 2001 |
