Sunday, September 04, 2005

Wilmington, N.C. – Randall Library at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is pleased to announce their participation in The September Project, a nationwide initiative organized through libraries to get people talking about “things that matter,” on September 11. In Wilmington, organizers have planned three days of events with the goal of engaging the community in thought-provoking conversations and educational programs.

2 p.m., Saturday, September 10
Lessons of September: One School Remembers
New Hanover County Public Library Main Branch

A screening of Lessons in September: One School Remembers, a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Dr. Lou Buttino of UNCW. The film focuses on the Poly Prep school in Brooklyn over the course of one year and how its community of students and teachers came to terms with the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Dr. Buttino will be on hand to discuss the film and answer questions from the audience. Audience members are encouraged to contribute their own experiences of 9/11.

7 p.m., Sunday, September 11
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Faculty Panel Discussion
King Hall Auditorium, UNCW

A screening of Frank Capra’s Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) followed by a panel discussion of the film’s historical and political context. The panel will consist of Frank Capra, Jr., Capra scholar Dr. Tim Palmer, historian Dr. Robert Toplin, and moderator Dr. Jim Kreul, a professor of Film Studies.

4 p.m., Monday, September 12
“9/11 in Context” Faculty Panel Discussion
King Hall Auditorium, UNCW

Panel discussion exploring the events of September 11, 2001, in a larger context. How does 9/11 compare to the other catastrophic events that have occurred in the United States, or in the world? How have these events been catalytic? Do Americans deal with these events differently from other cultures? What role has the media played in other events –especially in history- compared to 9/11? The only agenda is to provide a forum for discussion and education. The panel will consist of UNCW and CFCC faculty representing various disciplines including history, political science, sociology and criminal justice.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is an EEO/AA institution. Accommodations for disabilities may be requested by contacting Elizabeth Peterson (petersone@uncw.edu) in Randall Library at 910/962-4271 seven days prior to the event.