Cornell University President Hunter Rawlings issued this statement today (Sept. 13, 2001):

We have just learned that President Bush has designated this Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, as a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. He has requested that the people of the United States and places of worship mark this national day of prayer and remembrance with noontime memorial services, the ringing of bells at that hour and evening candlelight remembrance vigils. We will certainly participate in this endeavor. An all-university memorial convocation will be held at noon on the Arts Quad. Midday classes tomorrow that overlap the 11:15 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. time period are cancelled, and supervisors are expected to permit their non-essential staff to take time off during that period to join in these solemn observances. All other classes will be held as scheduled.