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CSUF Contributes Katrina Relief Efforts
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Dan Nguyen makes his contribution to a “Donate a Dollar” can held by Norma Franco. The two-day campus campaign supported relief efforts of the American Red Cross.

September 15, 2005

In response to the overwhelming need left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Cal State Fullerton launched a “Donate a Dollar” campaign to support relief efforts of the American Red Cross. In a span of six hours over two afternoons, the university raised more than $5,775 for Gulf Coast victims of Hurricane Katrina.

On Wednesday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Sept. 8, students, faculty and staff members were asked to donate $1 for hurricane relief efforts. Of course, individuals could donate more than $1, if they wished.

“A lot of people have been willing to donate,” said Amy Mattern, coordinator of the Volunteer & Service Center. “In fact, we’re finding that many people want to do more. One woman stopped by and said that four generations of her family lived in New Orleans. We’re finding that many of our students, faculty and staff have ties to the area.”

“We’ve received a tremendous response from our university community,” said Judith Anderson, executive vice president. “It’s no surprise that donations far exceeded our requested $1 — we received contributions of $20, $50, $100 and even one contribution for $500. Any assistance we can provide will be greatly appreciated.”

Twenty CSUF students assisted with the fundraising drive — three of whom were simply passing by, saw what was being done and offered to help on the spot.

Donations are still being accepted at the Irvine campus, the Volunteer & Service Center, and the Titan Student Union. Students and campus clubs also are working with outside organizations to collect clothing and supplies.

For more information on additional efforts, contact the Volunteer & Service Center at 657-278-7623.


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CSU Assists Students

In an effort to assist college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, the California State University is admitting students from Gulf Coast area colleges, as well as California students who had planned to attend a college in that region.

“The California State University wants to make sure that the educational goals of students are not interrupted by this devastating hurricane,” said CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed. “We will do what we can, as fast as we can, to help out these students and their families.”

Students from the Gulf areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, even those who lack proper academic documents, may be admitted conditionally for fall 2005.

A full page of Katrina-related relief information for students, parents, faculty and other employees is available at www.calstate.edu/Katrina.

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