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2002-09-11

Attention University Community:

Following is the latest information, as of Saturday morning, from Syracuse
University of campus activities in response to Tuesday's terrorist incidents.
This information supplements previous information packets.

U.S. Flag Flies Atop the Carrier Dome

This afternoon, the Carrier Dome staff installed an American flag measuring 6
feet by 10 feet to the center lightning rod of the Dome roof. The flag is flying
at half staff and is illuminated at night by a spotlight that was also installed
today.

Remarkable Response to Call for Clothing Items Destined for NYC Relief
Workers

Under the category of "Wow!": The effort begun Thursday and ending Friday
at 5 p.m. to gather T-shirts and socks to be donated to relief workers in New
York City was nothing short of phenomenal. Close to 200 boxes and bags of
new shirts and socks were collected at the Schine Student Center and
Hendricks Chapel. Physical Plant staff transported the thousands of items to
a tractor trailer at ShoppingTown Mall; Salvation Army drivers will deliver
them to waiting relief workers in Manhattan. Many of the shirts and socks
had messages from the donors such as "We love you," "You are our heroes"
and "How can we ever thank you." Says Pam Kirwin Heintz, director of the
Center for Public and Community Service: "The human spirit is well and
strong at SU and in our community in spite of the pain it is suffering at the
moment." Indeed.

CPCS Provides Shuttle to Regional Transportation Center

Any student needing transportation from campus to the Regional
Transportation Center terminal Saturday or Sunday should call 443-4566,
and the Center for Public and Community Service's on-call van drivers will be
dispatched to pick up and transport the student from his/her residence to the
Regional Transportation Center. Students need to allow enough time
because the drivers need to get to campus to pick up the van. Students
should be prepared to show their SU I.D. in order to access the van.
Beginning Monday, this service will continue, but students should call CPCS
at 443-3051 Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. weekdays,
the Saturday-Sunday procedure described above should be followed.

Aid for Students Directly Affected by Tuesday's Terrorist Acts

Any SU student who has lost a supporting parent, custodian or spouse as a
result of the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., or
Pennsylvania will be afforded special financial consideration. Those who
must take an official leave of absence for the current (Fall 2001) semester
will receive a grant for all pending charges for the fall semester and will be
eligible to receive special financial consideration in the Spring 2002
semester.

Students whose supporting parent, custodian or spouse has lost
employment and/or income because of the terrorist attacks in New York City
and Washington, D.C., will be eligible for special grant assistance for the
current academic year. Such responses will be individual in nature and will
be predicated on the particular circumstances of each case.

All students who have been affected by these tragedies should make their
situations known to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs in
Archbold North as soon as possible.

Opportunity to Reflect Offered on the Web, in the Syracuse Record

A reminder: Members of the University community are invited to offer their
reflections on Tuesday's tragedies in New York City, Washington, D.C., and
Pennsylvania to be shared with others who are affected by what has
happened. Those who would like to share their feelings are invited to send
expressions to the following e-mail address: sunews@syr.edu. Individuals
are asked to provide name and hometown or place of current residence (e.g.:
Fayetteville, Solvay, etc.). Messages will be posted on a special page of the
Syracuse University News site (http://sunews.syr.edu) and will be printed in
an upcoming issue of the Syracuse Record.

Academic Assistance Available to Students

Another reminder: Students who are experiencing emotional stress or who
are having difficulty meeting their academic demands as a result of
Tuesday's terrorist acts may call the Division of Student Support and
Retention for assistance. Academic counselors are available to listen and
make appropriate referrals to other campus support services. They will also
assist students to develop an action plan and follow their issues through to a
suitable resolution. Students seeking assistance can call 443-5045 or email
sustart@syr.edu.

Counselors, Chaplains Available

One more reminder: For those who want to talk about Tuesday's incidents,
counselors for students are available through the Counseling Center at
443-4715 during the day and 443-2666 after 5 p.m.; the chaplains of
Hendricks Chapel are available at 443-2901; and the Employee Assistance
Program is available for faculty and staff at 443-1087.

Bird Library Extend First-Floor Study Area Hours

E.S. Bird Library's first-floor study area has extended hours to midnight
Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15. A valid SU I.D. card is required to
enter the building.

Red Cross Phone Number

The Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund phone number is 1-800-HELP
NOW. Donations are now being accepted.

Other Important Numbers

If you believe your family or loved ones were aboard one of the flights involved
in the attacks, information is available from American Airlines
(1-800-245-0999) and American Airlines (1-800-932-8555). Help is also
available from Pentagon Family Assistance (1-800-487-3450) and the U.S.
Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime (1-800-331-0075).

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
- Kevin Morrow
- University Communications
- 014 Women's Building

Sat, 15 Sep 2001 09:44:46 -0400

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