Oral history project holding drop-in sessions

Students, faculty, staff and community members will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the April 30 campus shooting and subsequent response through the Niner Nation Remembers Oral History Project.

By collecting first-hand accounts from individuals affected by the tragedy, UNC Charlotte will be able to preserve the memories and the vital historical context they provide.

Participants can share their experiences in private from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29-30, in Atkins Library’s Area 49 recording studio on the UNC Charlotte campus.

“The University Archives serves as the collective memory of our campus history. Once archived, these remembrances will help tell the stories of those affected by this tragedy and will document not only the event, but the outpouring of support from our campus community and the city of Charlotte,” said University Archivist Katie Howell.

“We hope this collection of oral histories will provide not just historical context for understanding this event but will also be an opportunity to help the campus as it continues to grieve and heal,” she said. “With the help of the UNC Charlotte community, the memory of our students who were injured or lost will be preserved in the history of our campus.”

One-on-one interviews can be scheduled with a member of the University Archives staff by contacting spec-coll@uncc.edu.

In addition to sharing an oral history, participants are encouraged to submit digital photos, videos, artwork, social media posts, emails, and other materials relating to the events of April 30 using the Niner Nation Remembers website.