September 2005

Purdue launches broad hurricane relief effort

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University student groups, academic and administrative areas, and housing units have launched a broad initiative to offer relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

"I have asked all Purdue colleges, schools and departments to work closely with the office of admissions to process applications quickly, find classroom space and provide any needed academic assistance to help transferring students catch up with coursework so that they do not suffer from enrolling this late in the semester," said Purdue Provost Sally Mason.

"This is a time when we must elevate our efforts and reach out to people whose lives are being devastated and whose futures are threatened. Purdue's campus already has a full enrollment, but we will make do with a little less individual space and give up some luxuries in order to meet this challenge."

Campuswide efforts involve students, faculty and staff and range from athletics to academics, fundraising to housing. For more information on Purdue's hurricane relief efforts, follow the links on the left side of this page.

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