Students, faculty and staff at Baker University had a chance to participate in 9/11 National Week of Service and Remembrance and demonstrate why BU was designated a “military friendly” institution in 2011.

The week was hosted by the Dean of Students Office and the Office of Student Life. It included a variety of volunteer opportunities and gave recognition to individuals who have served in the United States military.

The week started off Sunday with a student service trip to Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen with Assistant Professor of History Leonard Ortiz. The students served meals to the homeless in Lawrence and the greater Douglas County community.

The Amer-I-CAN food drive also kicked off Monday. The drive will continue throughout the week benefitting Harvesters Community Food Network and the Baldwin City Food Pantry.

Tuesday was the cornerstone of the week, marking the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Multiple activities were organized to give back to the families that were affected by 9/11 and to say thank you to the soldiers serving overseas.

Baker Serves, a volunteer student organization, hosted a letter writing campaign for troops in the Union Lobby during lunch.

The day also consisted of ribbons being distributed and a thank you correspondence to all who have served from Baker’s different campuses.

The week will conclude with a chapel service in remembrance of 9/11.

The week was made possible by the Kansas Volunteer Commission, which backed the funding of the remembrance week to honor the 9/11 victims, survivors and others who rose up in service in response to the attacks.