Niner Nation Remembrance Commission to hold listening sessions

Last May, Chancellor Philip L. Dubois appointed the Niner Nation Remembrance Commission in response to the tragic shooting on April 30. The Commission was charged with thoughtfully and compassionately leading a comprehensive process to determine how to best memorialize the victims; how to best remember the tragedy that occurred on April 30, a day that will forever be part of UNC Charlotte’s history; and, what should be the future utilization of Kennedy Building, Room 236, the site of the shooting.

With the start of the new academic year, the Commission has begun its work and its first priority is listening to the campus community and hearing its suggestions and feedback on the proposed memorial, remembrance and future use of Kennedy 236. Beginning next week, the Commission will be hosting two listening sessions for students, faculty and staff, as well as two listening sessions for alumni and community members. Session details are as follows:

LISTENING SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF

Monday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m.
UNC Charlotte Main Campus
Harris Alumni Center
8688 Alumni Way
Charlotte, NC 28262

Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m.
UNC Charlotte Main Campus
Harris Alumni Center
8688 Alumni Way
Charlotte, NC 28262

LISTENING SESSIONS FOR ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Wednesday, Sept. 18, at noon
UNC Charlotte Center City Building
Lecture Hall Room 204, second floor
320 E. 9th St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m.
UNC Charlotte Center City Building
Lecture Hall Room 204, second floor
320 E. 9th St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

The Commission will be administering an online survey to give the campus community the opportunity to provide feedback on the memorial, remembrance and future use of Kennedy 236. Information about the survey will be forthcoming.