Special Announcement From President Joseph A. Steger
Regarding World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks

The following statement was released today University of Cincinnati President Joseph A. Steger to the University community today in reaction to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the UC response.

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

Yesterday, reeling from shock at the horrific attacks on New York and Washington, the University of Cincinnati was called upon to respond in a variety of ways. Many of our faculty helped the news media understand the meaning and context of the tragic events.

Others acted to ensure the safety of our students here and abroad. Many parents and relatives contacted the University for answers and assurance. Citizens, looking for a way to help, turned to the University's blood center.

In many quiet ways the University provided necessary service in a time of need. I offer my thanks to everyone who contributed to this effort.

Today, the University's flags are at half-staff in rememberance of the victims and their loved ones as we contemplate the unimaginable tragedy of these events. We understand that our community extends far beyond the campus boundaries and that yesterday's horrors, although seemingly distant, affect us here.

Throughout the University community, people will be affected in different ways, and I ask you to respond with compassion and consideration for their needs.

In the future, no doubt, we will be called upon to help others again. Today we need to be responsive to our own.

Thank you.