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College responds to national tragedy
Collin students, faculty and staff went the extra mile in relieving the burden on victims of hurricane Katrina.
The hurricane, which ravished parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, left many homeless, foodless and in need of a helping hand.
Political science professor Didi Wendel challenged her five classes to give money to donate to a non-profit organization. In total, the students collected $1,200 and plan to distribute those funds between a number of local non-profit relief outlets.
“I have never been disappointed in any of my students,” she said, citing a toy drive for an Iraqi orphanage and a supply drive for American troops overseas that Wendel challenged her students to give to. “It is teaching them that the smallest amount of effort, in the end, will have a dramatically positive impact.”
The international honor society for community colleges, Phi Theta Kappa, jumped on board by collecting toiletries like wash cloths, towels, toothpaste, tooth brushes, soap and deodorant. The collection is ongoing, but according to Phi Theta Kappa President Melissa Cole, the response has been very good.
The college also offered an out-of-state tuition waiver for college students displaced by the hurricane and emergency enrollment was extended to cater to these students.
The theatre department collected everything from clothes and food to toiletries and cribs in a drive started by student Amber Rhodes. They have delivered goods to food pantries, churches, Reunion Arena and distribution centers in Collin and Dallas counties. Also, a number of theatre students volunteered at distribution centers and shelters.
“This is ongoing until there is no need,” Theatre Chair Brad Baker said. “To see the community energized like this is amazing. People just jumped at the chance to do something.”
The HAM radio communications faculty was opened to relief workers for use as necessary.
Also, a special edition of Forces will be produced titled "Katrina
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