University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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L Standing in front of tne graduate library, Ann Arbor police chief Daniel Dates salutes the American flag during the singing of God Bless America at the candlelight vigil. In his speech that evening, Dates spoke of the loss of a friend who died under heroic circumstances in the World Trade Center and of the measures citizens must take to ensure peace in the future. J. Werner photo KMMP 11,OneY ear n September 11, 2002, the University hosted a se- ries of commemorative events to remember the vi- :ious terrorist attacks that struck our nation exactly one y|ar prior. Activities around campus included discussion aards, a remembrance ceremony at the University hospital, a plaque dedication to the eighteen University alumni who perished in the attacks, and a memorial concert in the Power Center for Performing Arts. The anniversary of September 1 1 in Ann Arbor concluded with a candlelight vigil, organized by the Michigan Stu- dent Assembly. As it was very difficult for students, professors, and other faculty members to cope with the devasta- tion brought about by tragedy, the greater community gathered together on the Diag at 9 p.m. to mourn their shared losses together. President Mary Sue Coleman ad- dressed the large crowd combined of students, faculty, and the larger community with the following words: The events of September 1 1 have not ceased to stun us, but they must not silence us ... we will support one another as we move forward. And the University followed through with this notion of moving forward as a community by holding a number of lectures and memorials, and by providing counseling and psychological services to those who needed additional comfort during the distressing time. As Michigan Student Assembly President Sarah Boot described in a letter read at the vigil, the day-long events to observe the anniversary of September 1 1 were primar- ily to provide avenues for reflection and discussion. Tears welled up in the eyes of many, especially when the American flag was raised and then lowered out of respect for the victims. The candlelight vigil featured a number of other speakers, among them LSA Student Government Presi- dent Monique Luse, University alumnus and English Professor Ralph Williams, and Ann Arbor Police Chief Daniel Dates. Luse ' s speech, which was particularly well- received by vigil attendees, emphasized the need to end hate and embrace love as the nation continued to recu- perate from the September 1 1 attacks. She stressed that hate crimes merely keep hatred alive. Although guest speakers at the candlelight vigil on central campus spoke of varying experiences and dif- ferent methods of coping with their losses, all built on Luse ' s points of positively moving forward, discarding initial, often inaccurate prejudices and ill-conceived notions, looking beyond differences and helping one another through hard times. Several University students were quick to note the manner with which their diverse classmates and professors gathered together as members of a single community to commemorate the tragedy. I thought it was great to have so many people who re- sponded to September 1 1 in such different ways come together in one place, commented first year Engineer- ing student Amy Lees. It really says something about the strength of our nation. The student-organized candlelight vigil was a moving ceremony that invited all members of the University community to join and commemorate the shocking events of last year, which have affected us all in profoundly different ways. The vigil, in conjunction with the multitude of events that occurred throughout September 11, 2002, clearly succeeded in bridging di- vides, looking beyond the differences between us and in uniting us through our similarities. Erica Chernick vlENSIAN

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The Picasso exhibit sign hangs freely outside the University Museum of Art on a warm summer day. The exhibit was a popular diversion for community members and outsiders visiting the Ann Arbor area. K. Maker photo on Uisplai) June 8 to September 15, the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) put on exhibit its collection of Picasso ' s masterpieces. As James Chris- ten Steward, director of the Museum of Art, affirmed in his foreword in the Museum ' s Picasso catalogue, The Museum is committed to deploying many strategies in order to increase awareness and use of its collections. Steward noted that the Museum ' s collection and exhibi- tion of Picasso ' s artistic masterpieces was one step in this process. He also mentioned in his foreword that Picasso was one of the visual geniuses of modern times, and added, Picasso created some of the landmark images of the twentieth century. The UMMA ' s Picasso paintings provided visitors with a comprehensive overview of the artist ' s produc- tive career. The exhibition featured thirty-one pieces of Picasso ' s works dating from 1905-1968; it was one of the few university collections in the country, if not the only, which contained such extensive Picasso holdings. Samples of Picasso ' s oil paintings, drawings, sketches, engravings and lithographs adorned the walls of the museum. The works displayed allowed visitors to see Picasso ' s interest in conveying intensity and ' peaceful con- templation ' in his paintings at the same time. Overall, the UMMA exhibit offered a representative sele ction of some of the most important works of twentieth century art. Erica Chernick Taking the lead in front of a chorus of singers, Malika Tarkas sings a conventional Indian song. In addition to pleasing the eyes with colorful dress and beautiful dances, Pranthanjali also impressed the audience with its musical accompaniments J. Neff photo SPECIAL EVENTS 119

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MLK Da anuary 21 marked a day that was celebrated around the United States: Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It was a day of remembrance, speeches, and rallies in support of civil rights, and in 2002, affirmative action. The major affirmative action rally and following protests reminded me about what was important on this day, speaking up for what you believe in, said junior engineering major Tom Feldcamp. On this particular Martin Luther King Day the Black Students Union clashed with the Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action on the Diag. Both sides held banners and posters while rallying to show how the issue of affirmative action should be presented. Both sides of the affir- mative action issue were clearly displayed today. I think it was good to have these rallies because we could get our message out to all of the students on the campus, said sophomore psychology major Monique Luse. Activists also protested and rallied on the streets surrounding the campus Students who were not interested in the affirmative action rallies attended other events, such as remembrance speeches, which were also on the Diag and in different lecture halls. Yet some students either studied or stayed home. It is not that I do not want to remem- ber Martin Luther King, it is that I had too much homework to do to be attending speeches all day. I remembered him personally instead, said junior design major Kerry Silva. Whether fighting for what they believed in, hearing speeches, or sleeping late, students appreciated Martin Luther King, Jr. as one devoted to a man who fought so hard to promote equality. Jennifer Lee Two students embrace as they continue to cope and reflect on the lives lost in the September 1 1 ter- rorist attacks. The speeches and ceremonies held on various parts of campus evoked much emotion, but they also provided a community wide support system for those still shaken up by the disaster. J. Weiner photo Doug Tietz. a well Known actMtist involved with the Young Americans for Freedom, spends his MLK Day protesting for equality for races on East Liberty. MLK Day provided the opportunity to either stay home and lounge on the day off or to actively participate in the continuing movement for iustice. photo courtesy of R. Qoodspeed SPECIAL EVENTS 121