Spring Break
Students offer help to victims of hurricane
Groups collect money, goods for La. residents
DJ Slater
Issue date: 9/15/05 Section: Campus News
The decision to allow Wisconsin universities to waive out-of-state tuition came by unanimous vote from the UW System Board of Regents during its Friday meeting.
"We always have a tendency to respond to an immediate thing," said Doug Bradley, director of communications for the UW System. "It's going to take these campuses and communities several months to get back on their feet."
Another event at Eau Claire that runs through Friday is "Operation Classroom," a collective effort with the university's student organizations and area schools to provide aid to Alexandria, La., a city overwhelmed with refugees.
Donations consist of three types of items: necessities, such as clothing; packs of school supplies, bed sheets, etc.; and extras like toys or games.
The Community Action and Lifelong Learning volunteer service program also raised money Wednesday at the Blugold Organizations Bash for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Humane Society. The money will aid animals stranded throughout Louisiana.
"One of the things that's been very impressive to me ... is the overwhelming positive response in the university community and in the Eau Claire community as well," said Karl Markgraf, director of international education. "It says a lot about our society."
Senior Kristina Kemp, who raised $500 with other nursing majors for the relief effort during a car wash Saturday at Kerm's on Water Street, 329 Water St., said it's encouraging to see the community come together to support the cause. She said she was a bit disappointed, however, that it was difficult to get volunteers to run the car wash on a Saturday.
"It's really hard for people to step back and put ourselves in their shoes," she said. "Everyone can do their part to help. No one should feel helpless."
As Dave sat casually in his chair, a student approached the bowl and dropped in $20. She said she didn't need the donuts or the coffee, but just wanted to make the donation.
Glancing at the offering, Dave smiled as the woman walked on. The bowl later would contain $230.
"It's a good feeling for us because we know we're helping," he said. "We're doing something right."
"We always have a tendency to respond to an immediate thing," said Doug Bradley, director of communications for the UW System. "It's going to take these campuses and communities several months to get back on their feet."
Another event at Eau Claire that runs through Friday is "Operation Classroom," a collective effort with the university's student organizations and area schools to provide aid to Alexandria, La., a city overwhelmed with refugees.
Donations consist of three types of items: necessities, such as clothing; packs of school supplies, bed sheets, etc.; and extras like toys or games.
The Community Action and Lifelong Learning volunteer service program also raised money Wednesday at the Blugold Organizations Bash for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Humane Society. The money will aid animals stranded throughout Louisiana.
"One of the things that's been very impressive to me ... is the overwhelming positive response in the university community and in the Eau Claire community as well," said Karl Markgraf, director of international education. "It says a lot about our society."
Senior Kristina Kemp, who raised $500 with other nursing majors for the relief effort during a car wash Saturday at Kerm's on Water Street, 329 Water St., said it's encouraging to see the community come together to support the cause. She said she was a bit disappointed, however, that it was difficult to get volunteers to run the car wash on a Saturday.
"It's really hard for people to step back and put ourselves in their shoes," she said. "Everyone can do their part to help. No one should feel helpless."
As Dave sat casually in his chair, a student approached the bowl and dropped in $20. She said she didn't need the donuts or the coffee, but just wanted to make the donation.
Glancing at the offering, Dave smiled as the woman walked on. The bowl later would contain $230.
"It's a good feeling for us because we know we're helping," he said. "We're doing something right."