The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A (ANC 5A) invites community members to serve on a 9/11 Memorial Working Group to guide the creation of a new memorial plaque on the Lamond-Riggs campus, honoring the lives of Bertie Backus student Asia Cottom and teacher Sarah Clark.

Working Group Responsibilities:

The Working Group will operate through shared discussion and consensus. While UDC retains responsibility for campus operations, the Working Group will collaboratively develop and recommend final wording and design for the memorial plaque and assist in planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

To participate, complete the UDC 9/11 Memorial Working Group Interest Form.

Deadline to sign up: February 20, 2026

For questions contact:

• UDC: Juanita Gray, Director, Community Engagement: juanita.gray@udc.edu
• ANC 5A: Commissioner Keith Sellars: 5a01@anc.dc.gov