On campus, events will begin at 7:45 a.m. with a flag ceremony coordinated by the Air Force and Army R.O.T.C. The event will take place at the Old Main flag pole.

At 8:03, Chancellor Walter Wendler has requested the University join for a moment of silence. People are encouraged to join together wherever they are at that moment. At noon, there will be a brief program organized by students and the office of Student Affairs on the steps of Shryock Auditorium. If it rains, the event will be moved to the Student Center Auditorium.

Between 5 and 7 p.m., there will be a program sponsored by the International Student Council called “Building Bridges after 9/11.” It will take place in the Student Center Ballrooms and will gather students and faculty in open dialogue to discuss politics, religion, mass media and other topics surrounding Sept. 11 with hopes of bridging the divide between diverse people.

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“We have much to gain from listening to and showing respect for each other regardless of our cultural/ethnic heritage or situation in life,” Wendler said in an e-mail. “The greatest strength comes through unity.”

In Carbondale, events begin at 8:55 a.m. at City Hall, 200 S. Illinois Ave. Police and firefighters will speak, and City Manager Jeff Doherty will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Mayor Neil Dillard will issue a proclamation declaring Wednesday “Patriot’s Day.” Boy Scout Troop 66 will lead those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. The colors will be advanced by the Carbondale Police and Fire Honor Guard.

There will also be candlelight vigils at Turley Park and Brush Towers at 7 p.m. Attendees should bring candles.