Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021
The Rebovich Institute will host ‘An Evening with Governor Mark Schweiker’ on Sept. 9
by Adam Grybowski
The Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics and ý’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by hosting an event with former Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker '83 on Sept. 9.
“An Evening with Governor Mark Schweiker” will feature a discussion of his role in leading his state's response to the attack on United Flight 93 and the enduring implications on homeland security and counterterrorism.
Schweiker became the only governor to hold the position as a direct result of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He assumed the role after his colleague, the Hon. Tom Ridge, moved to the Bush administration to become the first secretary of homeland security in Washington, D.C. He is currently the executive-in-residence of ý’s homeland security program. He earned his master's in management from ý in 1983 and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from ý in 2004.
“Gov. Schweiker’s first-hand experience leading Pennsylvania on 9/11 and its aftermath has made him an important voice on this generation-defining event,” says Micah Rasmussen, the director of the Rebovich Institute. “We are very much looking forward to learning how his insightful perspective has grown and changed over the past two decades.”
As the U.S. marks 20 years since 9/11, Schweiker for a trial date to be set for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-conspirators. Schweiker served as Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor at the time and seeks justice for the nearly 3,000 people who died that day.
The Rebovich Institute is dedicated to public service and scholarly analysis of government, public policy, campaigns and elections in New Jersey. It was founded in 2001 by the late Professor David Rebovich (1949–2007). Today, the Rebovich Institute is a dynamic and creative home where students can network, study and gain practical experience in New Jersey politics.
“An Evening with Governor Mark Schweiker" will take place on Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mercer Room on ý’s campus in Lawrenceville. It is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is requested by visiting .