PMC RESPONDS TO THE TRAGEDY OF 9/11/2001
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President’s Message to Alumnae
Following is President Nemerowicz’s message to
alumnae and the PMC community describing PMC’s response to the
9/11 attacks, a sampling of the many alumnae responses, and a report
on campus initiatives in the hours, days, and months after the tragedy.
On behalf of Pine Manor, I send love and prayers to you and your family
during this time of loss and sorrow. I hope that you will find comfort
in knowing that as we are all grieving in our own ways, the bond of
our community includes you, and that bond is strong. Now more than ever,
we need to rely on one another as we renew our determination to construct
a world of peace and justice.
Some of you have contacted the College to let us know you are safe
or to check on the well-being of classmates. In order to share this
information, we have added a section to the College’s Web site.
Go to http://www.pmc.edu/alumnae/crisisinfo/Crisisinfo.html. To add
your own information, please call or e mail our Alumnae Office at: (617)
731-7099 alumnae@pmc.edu.
I know you would be proud of the way our on-campus community has anticipated
and filled the great emotional and informational needs we all have during
this time. We have offered 24-hour individual counseling and held community
meetings, meditation and prayer sessions, in-class discussions, and
Student Life discussion groups. Most importantly, there is open expression,
open inquiry, and demonstrated concern and respect for one another that
is essential for moving forward. You would recognize this spirit from
your days at the College, I’m sure.
Pine Manor College remains committed to our mission of educating women
for inclusive leadership and social responsibility. We know that the
work we do is more important than ever, and we are proud of the example
set by our alumnae all over the world.
Stay well, and please stay connected. You are in our thoughts as I
know we are in yours.
Gloria Nemerowiez
President
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