On Saturday, Sept. 11, the chimes in the Old Main bell tower will ring in remembrance of all first responders, alumni, friends, family and peers lost during the four devastating events that occurred on that day in 2001.
The bell tower will ring a single tone chime at the following times:
- 8:46 a.m. for American Airlines Flight 11 that was crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York.
- 9:03 a.m. for United Airlines Flight 175 that was crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York.
- 9:37 a.m. for American Airlines Flight 77 that was crashed into the western facade of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
- 10:03 a.m. for United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The University community understands that the event and its remembrance may be painful for many individuals. As a reminder, Penn State offers various health and wellness resources for those affiliated with the University, including the Center for Ethical and Spiritual Development, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Employee Assistance Program, and the Penn State Hotline (1-800-560-1637).