Past Public Programs

Former students, musicians, and scholars talk about the impact of 9/11 on college students and the jazz community.

Philippe Petit reflects on the World Trade Center, his iconic performance, and its legacy half a century later.

Award-winning photographer Joe McNally will share insights about "Faces of Ground Zero: Portraits of the Heroes of September 11, 2001."

As thousands of first responders mobilized on the ground in response to the attacks on 9/11, fighter pilots took to the nation's skies.

Go behind the scenes with the journalists who witnessed 9/11 and wrote the headlines the next day.

Retired and current members of the FDNY and EMS discuss the history and evolution of women's roles in the FDNY.

A discussion of the role O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub played in the 9/11 community space.

Actor Denis Leary and writer Peter Tolan reflect on the award-winning television series.

Sara Harmouch discusses al-Qaeda, its allies, the Taliban, and the complex threat landscape Afghanistan currently poses.

Admiral William H. McRaven (ret.) discusses how to engage young people today – in the classroom and the workplace.

Comedians Cris Italia and Carmen Lynch reflect on 9/11 and the role of comedy in the aftermath of tragedy.

Co-authors Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Wared discuss their book tracing the trajectory of this violent ideology.

Avril Haines and Jeh Charles Johnson discuss evolving security challenges to the U.S. 

Col. Liam Collins (ret.), co-author of "Understanding Urban Warfare," addresses the challenges of military operations in densely populated areas.

Dr. Sajjan Gohel details the life of Ayman al-Zawahiri, who succeeded Osama bin Laden as head of al-Qaeda in 2011. 

Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.), former commander of US Special Operations Command, addresses the situation in the Middle East. Online only.

Delve into the maritime response to 9/11, which ultimately became the largest waterborne evacuation in American history.

Marking the 1973 milestones, the dedication of the World Trade Center and the birth of Hip Hop, with Dr. MC Debbie D, Chuck Creekmur, and Rocky Bucano.

Panelists discuss the still unfinished work of the New York City OCME in identifying the remains of those killed at the World Trade Center.