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dateline:UVI The monthly newsletter of The University of the Virgin Islands A Nation United, A World Forever Changed September 28, 2001 vol. vii, number 8 On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., were the targets of unprecedented attacks by terrorist forces. The horrendous images, the realization of so many lost lives, will never be forgotten. Shocked and sad- dened by the unthinkable violence, UVI students, faculty and staff were im- plored to remain calm, thoughtful and patient as the full extent of the trag- edy unfolded. Separate assemblies were held on the St. Croix and St. Thomas campuses on Thursday, September 13, to urge tolerance, to give a historical perspective on terrorism and to encourage dialogue as an aid to healing. Faculty members were asked to encourage students to attend the assemblies and to take advantage of the counseling services provided on campus. On the St. Croix campus, more than 100 faculty, staff and students bowed their heads in prayer to remember the thou- sands of lives lost in the attacks. Dr. Arnold Highfield, chair of the Division of Social Sciences, presented a history of ter- rorism, followed by a presentation on healing by psychology instructor Meredith Knight. In remarks before the St. Thomas assembly, UVI Provost Dr. LaVerne E. Ragster said, “We have been forcibly reminded that we are a part of a global society. This tragic event has demonstrated the importance of human ties and the strength of the tehnological and economic bonds that link our societ- ies and lives. . . We must work hard to understand what can be learned from this horrible experience that will improve and strengthen us as individuals and as a society.” “This terrorism on ordinary people - working, walking, traveling, going about their daily lives - brings home to us that we are all vulnerable, at times and in ways that are un- predictable and seem- ingly unpreventable,” said Dr. Patricia Rhymer Todman, a psy- chology professor on the St. Thomas campus. “ Life can be rich again but it will never be the same. We need to talk about these issues and offer our help and prayers to those more directly affected, repeatedly, as we begin the slow road to recovery.” Members of the St. Croix Chapter of the Golden Key Na- tional Honor Society, who recently returned from the society’s annual international conference in Dallas, brought home yet another prestigious award. The St. Croix chapter was named “Best Improved Chap- ter” from among the society’s 285 chapters worldwide. St. Croix Chapter advisor, business Professor Francisco Depusoir, chapter president Zahra O’Reilly and vice presi- dent Alicia Gayadeen traveled to Dallas for the conference. The St. Croix Chapter previously won three awards dur- ing the Golden Key’s southeast regional meeting in Fort Meyers, Florida in March. Golden Key is a non-profit, international academic hon- ors organization that provides academic recognition, leader- ship opportunities, community service, career networking and scholarships. The Society has chapters across the United States, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Australia, Canada, Malaysia and New Zealand. Membership into the Society is by invitation only to the top 15 percent of juniors and seniors in all fields of study. Professor Emeritus Dr. Marilyn Krigger, left, provides perspective on the significance of the attacks to the Virgin Islands. Junior psychology major Nyasha Mutunhu comments. (Photos by Sion Hillebrand/UVISION) St. Croix Golden Key Wins Award Events Calendar Oct. 2 Annual Fund Kickoff - STX Villa Morales 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 Annual Fund Kickoff - STT Petite Pump Room 6:00 p.m. Oct. 13 Spyro-Gyra, Reichhold Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. dateline:UVI 2 John Brewer’s Bay St. Thomas, VI 00802 GET CONNECTED TO UVI news, activities and accomplishments at . . . www.uvi.edu GET CONNECTED TO UVI news, activities and accomplishments at . .. www.uvi.edu St. Thomas— The Reichhold Center for the Arts proudly announces its 23rd Anniversary 2001-2002 season. Set to open on October 13 with legendary Jazz band, Spryo Gyra, the schedule boasts a rich diversity of performances. “This is certainly one of our most exciting seasons to date. There is a dynamic mix of culture, talent and genres,” said David Edgecombe, Director of the Reichhold Center. “There are legends, award winners and aspirants alike.” The line-up will include performances by the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, “Queen of Salsa,” Celia Cruz, as well as the Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico and the favorite annual talent showcase, STARfest. The Reichhold Center is pleased to offer travel packages from St. Croix and San Juan, Puerto Rico in connection with the Spyro Gyra concert. Concertgoers from St. Croix will pay $260 and from SanJuan the package cost is $280. The travel packages include round-trip airfare on Seaborne Airlines, one concert ticket, beachfront hotel accommodations at Best West- Reichhold Center Announces 2001-2002 Season ern Emerald Beach Resort, continental breakfast and ground transportation between the Seaplane, the resort and the Reichhold Center for the Arts. A reggae festival is scheduled for March 2002 and the Center’s Summer Program will be an- nounced at a later date. The public is encouraged to support the Reichhold Center by becoming donors and season subscribers to the performances. “There are many benefits to being a season subscriber or a donor,” said Edgecombe. “Many of our shows were either sold-out or almost sold out this past season and this is a good way to guarantee preferred seating at a discount.” For more information on the season or on the Reichhold Center’s season subscription and donor programs, please contact the Reichhold Center Box Office at 693-1559. Celia Cruz in concert Jan. 26, 2002 Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico performs Feb. 23, 2002 dateline:UVI is a production of the UVI Public Relations Office. Contact us by telephone at (340) 693-1056 FAX: (340) 693-1055 Spyro-Gyra headlines on Oct. 13