Special Announcement From President Joseph A. Steger
Regarding National Day of Mourning

The following statement was released today University of Cincinnati President Joseph A. Steger to the University community today following President Bush's call for a national day of mourning for victims of Tuesday's attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

To: The University Community
From:Joseph A. Steger, President

The University of Cincinnati will participate in the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance called by President George W. Bush in memory of those who lost their lives in Tuesday's terrorist attacks.

President Bush, in his proclamation, said: "I ask that the people of the United States and places of worship mark this National Day of Prayer and Remembrance with noontime memorial services, the ringing of bells at that hour, and evening candlelight remembrance vigils. I encourage employers to permit their workers time off during the lunch hour to attend the noontime services to pray for our land. I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in these solemn observances."

Where possible, please allow people in your units to participate as they see fit during the lunch period.

Read previous statement by President Steger regarding the Sept. 11th violence.

ATHLETICS ANNOUNCEMENT: All weekend athletic games and events are canceled.