Flood assistance events

Several groups have already volunteered with cleanup efforts in the area. Katie LaPlant will continue to coordinate ongoing volunteer opportunities from cleanup to rebuilding efforts. The need for assistance is still great. A new volunteer form has been set up at www.smumn.edu/sitepages/pid3522.php. After you have completed the form, LaPlant will be in contact with you.

Any other questions or comments can be addressed to her at kalaplan@smumn.edu or Ext. 6936. Anyone in the SMU community in need of volunteer assistance, is also encouraged to contact LaPlant.
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The school year’s Let’s Do Lunch proceeds have been reallocated to help faculty and staff who have lost their homes or had significant damage. The first Let’s Do Lunch, hosted by the Department of Athletics and Student Development, will be held Sept. 25.

Additionally, the Jeans for a Cause proceeds will be directed to this fund. We’re also adding another Friday! You are encouraged to participate in Jeans for a Cause on the first and third Fridays of each month. Don’t forget to turn in a minimum $5 donation to Student Services and get your sticker to participate.

Laurie Hale Erdmann is compiling a list of those SMU employees who have suffered major damage; so far we know of at least nine faculty and staff who may have lost their homes, and several others who have experienced water damage. Please call Ext. 1464 or e-mail lerdmann@smumn.edu if you, or someone in your department, has been impacted. The Volunteer Committee has formed a subcommittee to designate funds to these families.

Funds — or gift cards — designated for SMU faculty and staff can continue to be turned in at Student Services. The donations so far have been generous. Please continue to keep funds flowing as there are so many within our SMU family who so desperately could use our help.

Please continue to use WinBulletin to report your needs as well as to donate materials. Specific information (like sizes for clothing or shoes) is helpful.

A benefit for SMU faculty and staff flood victims is being organized. A portion of the event will include a silent auction. If you would like to donate baskets, items or services, contact Deb Nahrgang at Ext. 6966 or dnahrgan@smumn.edu. Look for more details about this campuswide fundraiser in the next couple of weeks.