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Photos from Remembrance Week 2013

Recently, the Syracuse community participated in Remembrance Week- a week dedicated to remembering the lives lost in the Pan-Am 103 tragedy, with this year marking the 25th anniversary of the attack.  The Remembrance Scholars, a group of 35 selected Syracuse University students, were instrumental in helping to plan and orchestrate the week’s events, in their mission of acting forward on the victims’ behalf.  Clearly, this week was filled with high emotions; sometimes it can be difficult to say what it is we are feeling in these moments.  So, as is often the case in these situations, pictures were taken as a means of capturing and portraying the feelings inside all of us.

The Remembrance Scholars have compiled the following photo album of Remembrance Week, as a tool for remembering the week that was, and more importantly, the students that were.  As you will see, the range of pictures is wide- encompassing the ceremonies and events, the people and the places, and the emotional highs and lows of this past Remembrance Week.  The scholars hoped that by taking a breadth of pictures they could construct an outline of the week, allowing the observers to color it as they experienced it.  It is often said that a picture is worth one thousand words, and this photo album stands as proof of such.  The Remembrance Scholars hope that this album will help to share the memories and experiences of this Remembrance Week, honor the victims of the tragedy, and inspire action on the victims’ behalf.

 

Scholar’s Father Reflects on the Impact of Remembrance Week 2013

Mark Curtis, the father of current Remembrance Scholar Allie Curtis, joined the Syracuse community at the Rose Laying Ceremony during Remembrance Week 2013. Afterwards, he pieced together his thoughts in a post on his personal blog. We are happy to share the moving thoughts of both a proud parent and a member of Syracuse University’s Remembrance. You can read more from Mark Curtis on his blog here. Continue Reading

Arts Gala to Close Out Remembrance Week

Remembrance Week draws to a close with live performances at the Arts Gala on 10/11 at 7:30 pm in Panasci Lounge. Pay tribute to the victims of Pan Am 103 and join together through song, drama, and poetry as presented by these talented artists. Featured acts include Otto Tunes, Concert Choir, Verbal Blend Poets, Frères Jumeaux and Black Box Players (among others.) Hope to see you there!

Remembrance Arts Gala Poster

2011-12 Remembrance Scholar fundraising for the Aurora Theatre shooting victims

After graduating from Syracuse University in May 2012, former Remembrance Scholar Steve Barton embarked on an ambitious, cross-country bike tour with high school friend Ethan Rodriguez-Torrent. While stopped in Aurora, Colorado in July 2012, Steve’s trip was cut short when he attended a midnight screening of The Dark Knight, where a gunman opened fire into the audience.

Both Steve and Ethan survived the Aurora massacre and just recently completed their North American bike tour. Their story has been profiled in the Washington Post, which you can read here.

In the face of such tragedy, Steve and Ethan have begun fundraising for victims of the Aurora massacre who continue to require expensive medical treatment. All money raised will go directly to these victims to help fund their medical expenses.

You can make a donation to Ride for Aurora here >>

We are proud to see Steve face such tragedy with conviction and hope all can help support this worthy cause.

Keeping the P(e)ace 5K Run/Walk

The Remembrance Scholars are hosting Keeping the P(e)ace, a 5K Run/Walk to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy and TUGG, Technology Underwriting Greater Good. Join the Scholars as we come together on campus on Sunday, April 29 to show our support and solidarity for the victims, their families, and all the race goers who were affected by the bombings. Registration begins at 11am outside Schine Student Center and the run begins at 12pm. $10 donations are suggested in lieu of a registration fee. Refreshments and live music will follow the event.  More details and updates will be posted on Facebook. We hope you can join us for a great time and a great cause!

 

SU Remembrance Scholars Announce 2013 Commencement Speaker

The Remembrance Scholars are excited to announce that Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof will be addressing the graduating class of 2013 at this year’s Commencement Ceremony in the Carrier Dome on May 12. Check out Class Marshals and Remembrance Scholars Jesse Feitel, Stephanie Kranz, and Kishauna Soljour announcing Kristof as this year’s speaker!

The Big Announcement!

 

Remembrance Week A Great Success!

Congratulations to the Remembrance and Lockerbie scholars on a great remembrance week, culminating in a wonderful and touching ceremony.

Good deeds “Chair” campaign ready to launch!

Let us know what good deeds you’ve done (or plan to do) and we’ll include them on these chairs as part of our “look back, act forward” initiative. Keep an eye out for them on campus this week and write your own!