UW to Assist, Urges Support for, Victims of Hurricane Katrina

STATEMENT FROM UW PRESIDENT TOM BUCHANAN

Sept. 1, 2005 -- News reports and televised images of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina to the southeastern region of the United States reminds us that we are a people connected by the very best and the very worst of our individual and collective circumstances. Not long ago, the residents of Wright, Wyo., were assisted by people from across the country in their efforts to recover from the effects of a tornado. Today, Wyomingites have an opportunity -- some would say a duty -- to help our fellow Americans in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.

Additionally, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is developing a collection program in support of hurricane victims to coincide with UW's first home football game of the season, against University of Louisiana-Monroe, on Sept. 10.

As an educational institution, we have a special responsibility to help our fellow colleges and universities and their students in this difficult time. UW welcomes inquiries from students enrolled at colleges and universities whose operations have been interrupted by Hurricane Katrina. Although our fall semester is already under way, in a limited number of cases we may be able to accommodate students who wish to pursue studies at UW this semester. Recognizing that recovery from the damage may take many months, we also welcome inquiries for spring semester 2006 and beyond, and we will work to ensure the most efficient possible resolution of issues involving on-campus housing, transfer of credit, the availability of financial aid and reconciliation of course prerequisites.

Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005

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