The Tufts Community Reaches Out To The People
Affected By Hurricane Katrina
Message From President Lawrence S. Bacow:
September 2, 2005
Dear Members of the Tufts community:
Our attention continues to be focused on those who have suffered the wrath of Hurricane Katrina. The people of the Gulf South face a truly horrifying situation at this time, and our hearts go out to them. I hope that Tufts students, faculty and staff will engage in a number of activities related to relief, especially after officials gain better control of the area and it is clear how our community can be of assistance. I challenge each of you to think about how you can make a difference. One measure of the justness of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members. Those suffering at the hands of Katrina are in dire need. We all must help.
Tufts Offers Assistance for Tulane Students
Tufts University will provide assistance to current Tulane University undergraduates whose education has been disrupted by Hurricane Katrina. The University expects to offer at least 25 Tulane undergraduates special Guest Student status for the fall 2005 semester.
More information:
Tufts School of Medicine To Aid Katrina Relief Efforts
As part of the national medical community, we are all deeply concerned about
the evolving news from Hurricane Katrina and the devastation in its wake.
TUSM is undertaking a number of initiatives to help in the broad range of
relief efforts.
Cummings School To Aid Katrina Relief Efforts
It is heartwarming to see all of the responses to people and their animals in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Tufts' Cummings Veterinary School students, staff and faculty have stepped up to offer help for those in need. We applaud the efforts of our students to raise money to help organizations care for animals and people injured and displaced by the storm. I'd like to inform you of efforts by the school and individuals from Tufts that have helped in the relief efforts.
Campus Events to Aid Katrina Relief Efforts:
Thursday, September 7: Panel Discussion - "Hurricane Katrina: Just what was 'Natural' about this Disaster?" - 7 PM, Hotung Cafe. Sponsored by the University College.
Sunday, September 11: The weekend collection from the 10 PM Catholic Mass will be donated to Catholic Charities for Katrina relief.
Saturday, September 10: Hurricane Katrina Children's Drive - 7 AM - 4 PM, Gilette Stadium Parking Lot,
Foxboro Mass. Sponsored by Cradles to Crayons (founded by 1988 Tufts graduate Barbara Clarke).
- Pitch in by donating new or barely used children’s clothes, shoes, backpacks, toys, school supplies or volunteer your time.
- For more information: http://www.cradlestocrayons.org/HOW_TO_HELP_Hurricane_Relief.asp
Sunday, September 11: Performance of "Bystander 9/11" - 2 PM, Balch Arena Theater, Aidekman Arts Center. Sponsored by Bare Bodkin Theater Company.
- All money received from attendees will be donated to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort.
Monday, September 12: "Mardi Gras beads" fundraiser - Campus Center and Dining Halls. Sponsored by Theta Chi and "Hurricane Relief Team."
- Selling price: - 1 strand $1 or 3 strands for $2
- Contact Jeff.Burke@tufts.edu or Lindsey.Overstreet@tufts.edu
Tuesday, September 13: Hurricane Katrina Relief Donation Box - Reception Desk,
Hall of Flags.
- Please donate *checks only* made out to "The American Red Cross,"
noting "Hurricane Relief" in the memo. No amount is too small.
Friday, September 16: OSA Dance to Benefit the Red Cross - 11 PM -2 AM, Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall.
Monday, September 19: Mardi Gras Festival and Pot Luck Luncheon - open block, Campus Center lower patio. Benefits the Red Cross.
- Buy a ticket for $10 and receive free lunch or purchase a plate for $5
- RSVP to Kate at Mary.Norris@tufts.edu to bring a dish and reserve a space
Tuesday, September 20: "Fat Tuesday" Benefit Concert - 8:30 - 10:30 PM, Cohen Auditorium. Benefits the Red Cross.
- Concert to feature Tufts a cappella groups, Jon Dimsdale, the Main Drag, chorus and jazz performances and more.
- Contact Erin and Mari (co-presidents of LCS) at LCS@tufts.edu
Fletcher Perspectives Fundraiser
All proceeds from sales of this year's Fletcher Perspectives photos and journals will support the storm relief efforts underway. Most of
the photos are available for resale - simply make a choice among those on the Perspectives website or from among one of the new exhibits that will be announced monthly and contact us.
National Aid Organization Websites:
(list provided by National Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster)
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