Penn State to commemorate 9/11 anniversary with events, memorials

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Events are being offered for Penn State campus and community members around the commonwealth in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and their aftermath.

University Park

Flag placements - Monday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m., Old Main Lawn. College Republicans at Penn State will lead the placement of 2,977 American flags on the Old Main lawn to honor each victim of the 9/11 attacks. Members of the Penn State and local community are invited to participate. The flags will be on display through 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12.

Memorial service - Wednesday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m., Old Main Lawn. College Republicans at Penn State will host a memorial service to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks.

Penn State DuBois

Memorial service - Wednesday, Sept. 11, 12:15 p.m., Schoch Plaza. Commemorate and honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony - Wednesday, Sept. 11, 12:30 p.m. Hosted by the Veteran's Support Club student organization, this remembrance ceremony will bring speakers to commemorate the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.