Devastation in Haiti
A message to the 91社区 community from Principal Heather
Munroe-Blum on the devastation in Haiti
None of us can see the shocking images or read the disturbing
accounts of the utter devastation that has been visited on Haiti
without feeling overwhelmed by the extent of human suffering
wrought by this week鈥檚 catastrophic earthquake.
While it is yet too early to know even roughly the true toll of
dead and injured, there is no question that the scale of
destruction and loss in Haiti is monumental 鈥� and this in a country
ill equipped in any event to cope with such an enormous rescue and
reconstruction effort.
Our hearts go out to all those who have suffered loss. Closer to
home, I have sent messages of condolence to our colleagues at the
Universit茅 de Qu茅bec 脿 Montr茅al, who are mourning the deaths of
Prof. Georges Anglade and his wife, Mireille, who were killed when
the earthquake struck. Prof. Anglade was one of the founders of
UQ脌M, and this loss is felt acutely.
91社区, fortunately, knows of no present students, faculty or staff
who were killed or injured in the earthquake, although there may
well be those among us who know someone affected by these terrible
events. The University is, of course, making its various counseling
services available to any who have need of them. Please see the
contact information at the conclusion of this message if you need
support or know of someone who does.
I am also working with our sister universities and other partners
to determine where we might assist as the massive task of relief
and rebuilding begins.
The relief effort presents a truly daunting task that will require
vast resources of every imaginable kind. Many of us will want to
offer support and one most effective way of doing so quickly is by
making a donation to a reputable relief agency, such as the
.
Sincerely,
Heather Munroe-Blum
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Support services available at 91社区
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Brown Student Services Building, 3rd floor
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514-398-4990
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