SBU responds to Hurrican Katrina

[DerekBrower]

Dear St. Bonaventure alumni and friends:

One way the University is responding to the needs of those impacted by Hurricane Katrina is by reaching out to college students in the affected areas with an opportunity to continue their studies.

St. Bonaventure is offering free room and board and one-half tuition scholarships to students from higher education institutions in areas affected by the hurricane so those students can continue their studies here at St. Bonaventure on a temporary basis.

"Our doors - and our hearts - are open," said Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D, University president. "We have put into motion every effort to accommodate students from higher education institutions affected by the hurricane and invite them to contact us. Our goal is to help these students continue their education without interruption."

And we're asking you to help us by sharing this information with any professional or social organizations you're affiliated with.

"We expect students to return to their home institutions at the earliest possible moment and will make every effort to help them with that transition," said Mary Piccioli, dean of enrollment. "Our classes began August 29, so it's important that students contact us as soon as possible if they're interested in attending classes at St. Bonaventure."

Interested students can contact St. Bonaventure via Mary Piccioli at [phone], or via e-mail at [e-mail]. For full information on St. Bonaventure's response to Hurricane Katrina, please visit the University's Web site .

[TransplantedBonnie]

In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, I'd like to challenge this board to come together for one cause to help the vicitms of this tragedy.

While I know many of us have differing views on the state of St. Bonaventure, its teams and the community, I hope we can put our differences aside for a moment and come together as one for this cause.

I know times are tough for many, so I won't ask anyone to donate a ton. All I ask is do what you can. The Red Cross is accepting donations via the phone (1-800-Help-Now) or via their website www.redcross.org (I found it easy to access and donate this way).

There are also many quality missions and charities in the community that are also collecting money and food, so please try to help.

With a prayer going out to those in need,
- Transplanted Bonnie

[bonnievet]

It is wonderful that Bona is offering to help some of the college students from the New Orleans area continue their education in the aftermath of the storm. With our small freshman class, we certainly have the room to help those displaced.

[bva]

How smal is small ... Less than 500