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Gallery: Recapping Remembrance Week 2023

Remembrance Week 2023 consisted of multiple events that honored those who died in the Pan Am flight 103 in 1988. Old friends reunited and new faces came to campus to honor past and present scholars. Read More »

October 21, 2023 at 6:47 pm

First Stone Painting Remembrance Week event honors the humanity of Pan Am Flight 103 victims

Remembrance Week continued to pay tribute to the 35 students through stone painting. The stones will be placed on SU’s Wall of Remembrance. Read More »

October 16, 2023 at 11:29 pm

SU to no longer include Coker twins in Remembrance Week

All but two of Remembrance Scholars will continue to represent individual SU students who died in the Pan Am bombing following the discovery of antisemitic correspondence from Eric and Jason Coker last October. Read More »

October 8, 2023 at 10:41 pm

A guide to SU's Remembrance Week 2023 events

The Remembrance Week events aim to educate the SU community about terrorism and commemorate the victims of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. Read More »

October 8, 2023 at 10:37 pm

Bird Library's 'Pursuit of Justice' exhibit honors the legacies of Pan Am Flight 103 victims

Keeping the memory of Pan Am 103 alive, an exhibit in Bird Library displays personal items of victims and informational graphics. Read More »

September 25, 2023 at 11:35 pm

SU announces 2023-2024 Remembrance Scholars

The scholarships, now in their 34th year, are awarded annually to honor the 35 students killed during the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing in 1988. Read More »

May 1, 2023 at 10:11 pm

Suspect charged, in custody for alleged role in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103

A suspect was charged Sunday in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people including 35 SU Abroad students. Read More »

December 11, 2022 at 1:05 pm

Remembrance scholars share perspectives on 'Look Back, Act Forward' during Rose-Laying Ceremony

The 2022-23 cohort of Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholars shared sentiments about SU Pan Am Flight 103 victims remarked on how they plan to "Look Forward." Read More »

October 21, 2022 at 11:27 pm

Remembrance Scholars creatively honor Pan Am 103 victims at Celebration of Life

The annual Celebration of Life event for Remembrance Week was filled with poignant, heartfelt artistic performances of music, poetry and other creative displays that honored the victims of Pan Am Flight 103 and offered hope for a future of peace and harmony. Read More »

October 21, 2022 at 3:21 pm

SU to remove Coker twins' archives at family's request

On Oct. 11, The D.O. reported that the twins sent letters to their family containing antisemitic language and a swastika. Read More »

October 20, 2022 at 12:58 am

Those close to Lockerbie Scholar Andrew McClune reflect 20 years after his death at SU

2002-03 Lockerbie Scholar Andrew McClune’s family from Scotland and community at SU reflect on his life 20 years after his on-campus death. Read More »

October 20, 2022 at 12:34 am

Remembrance Scholar Amanda Lalonde inspired by sons to give college another chance

As both a scholar and a non-traditional student, Lalonde said her experience navigating work, motherhood, service and other responsibilities has helped her overcome her shyness. Read More »

October 20, 2022 at 12:07 am

Past Remembrance Scholars reflect on program, representing Pan Am Flight 103 victims

Past Remembrance Scholars reflect on the emotions they felt while representing students killed in the Pan Am Flight 103 attack. Read More »

October 19, 2022 at 11:32 pm

Lockerbie Scholars navigate bridging SU, Lockerbie sides of Pan Am Flight 103 disaster

2022-23 Lockerbie Scholars Zach Blackstock and Natasha Gilfillan are navigating SU's Remembrance while reflecting on Pan Am Flight 103's impact in Scotland. Read More »

October 19, 2022 at 1:27 am

Remembrance Scholars honor Pan Am Flight 103 victims with 'Sitting in Solidarity'

As the 2022-23 cohort of Remembrance Scholars sat in silence during the “Sitting in Solidarity” event, the bells continued their ringing. Read More »

October 17, 2022 at 11:51 pm

Remembrance Scholar cohort holds candlelight vigil to begin 2022 Remembrance Week

The 2022-23 Remembrance Scholar cohort hosted a candlelight vigil Sunday at the Place of Remembrance to begin SU’s 2022 Remembrance Week. Read More »

October 17, 2022 at 1:38 am

Members of Remembrance Scholar cohort reflect on program’s future

Remembrance Scholars discuss needs for education and a program focus shift following the discovery of antisemitic materials in Pan Am flight 103 archives. Read More »

October 17, 2022 at 1:37 am

Changes made to this year’s Remembrance Week events

The university’s Remembrance program published its schedule for Oct. 16 through Oct. 22 on Thursday with multiple changes from previous years. Read More »

October 16, 2022 at 11:54 pm

The SU community should reflect before casting judgement onto Eric and Jason Coker

The step-brother of Eric and Jason Coker believe that if they were alive today, they would have regretted making jokes and the offense they have caused. Read More »

October 15, 2022 at 5:31 pm

Jewish community members react to antisemitic language in Pan Am Flight 103 Archive

Jewish community members at Syracuse University react to antisemitic language found in Pan Am Flight 103 archives ahead of Remembrance Week. Read More »

October 13, 2022 at 12:45 am

It's time to take a critical look at SU and the Remembrance Program

History can not be hidden and SU has a responsibility to the students to be transparent about the past. Read More »

October 13, 2022 at 12:09 am

What to expect for Remembrance Week 2022

Since the attack on Dec. 21, 1988, SU has honored the victims every year by presenting the Remembrance Scholarship to 35 seniors who each represent an individual student who died. Read More »

October 12, 2022 at 11:51 pm

Antisemitic language found in Remembrance archives

Jason and Eric Coker both used antisemitic language and imagery in letters to family members in 1988, the year of the attack. The two are part of a group of 35 victims memorialized annually by SU’s Remembrance Week. Read More »

October 11, 2022 at 4:09 pm

SU announces 2022-23 Remembrance Scholars

Syracuse University announced the names of the 35 2022-23 Remembrance Scholars in a university press release on Thursday. Read More »

April 28, 2022 at 5:26 pm