Hurricane Katrina Links
"The unfolding tragedy of Hurricane Katrina has touched all of us, urging us to help, in whatever way we can, the people of New Orleans, Louisiana and the coastal regions in Mississippi and other states as they struggle to recover." – Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau (read the Chancellor's 9/14 letter to the campus community)
Support and resources for those affected by Hurricane Katrina—University Health Services' website includes material on coping with traumatic stress, as well as more general information on helping colleagues affected by the disaster. UHS is also sponsoring an ongoing weekly support group for those impacted by the disaster.
Katrina Emergency Fund — Campus website created to help defray educational, housing and other expenses of visiting students displaced by the hurricane. Members of the Cal community may donate to the fund online.
UC President Robert C. Dynes' Statement on Hurricane Katrina's aftermath
Campusrelief.org — Campus-to-campus assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The site includes a list of affected campuses and their current status, as well as information and resources for displaced students. Of particular note to staff and faculty are sections on specific needs by affected institutions, such as IT and research support.
Memo regarding Chancellor-approved Administrative Leave for Volunteer Efforts
NewsCenter Links
Faculty members mobilize to aid relief effort; students and alumni offer assistance on campus
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FAQs: Berkeley's efforts to help students displaced by Hurricane Katrina
Main NewsCenter Hurricane Katrina Page — Contains the above NewsCenter links and many more, and is updated regularly.