In the Shadow of the World Trade Center

Abstract

The attack on the World Trade Center occurred less than a quarter of a mile from Pace University in Lower Manhattan. This paper represents a compilation of the recollection of the events of September 11, 2001, and its aftermath from the four senior staff members of the Counseling Center. Our purpose is to share our experiences and perspectives of these events from the point of view of the closest university to the attack. We will also share some of the ways in which we coped as a staff, how we helped the larger community to cope, and some ofthe lessons we learned from both a professional and personal point of view.

Key Words:

• September 11
• 2001
• New York City
• crisis management
• disaster response