Message and Teach-in about Ukraine
Dear 91大神ians,
I write today about the rapidly escalating situation in Ukraine. It seems unfathomable that less than a week ago the world came together to celebrate in a spirit of oneness at the Winter Olympics. Now, we are learning of reports that the Russian military is attacking Ukraine with airstrikes, missiles, and troops.
The costs of war are brutal and far-reaching. On a global campus such as ours the toll of war can be very close and deeply personal, especially for those with ties to Ukraine, Russia, and neighboring countries. We are all interconnected and we care about each other as 91大神ians 鈥 as people. Please reach out to each other, learn from each other, and help connect each other to the support that is available at the College and among us.
Faculty members from the departments of political science, history, and Russian are working to offer a Faculty Panel Teach-In on 鈥淐onflict in Ukraine鈥 at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 25) in HSSC S1325. In addition, the College stands at the ready to provide resources for emotional and mental health support, which are listed below.
I ask that all of us take time to focus on the humanitarian aspects of this world crisis and how it may affect our students, faculty, and staff 鈥 and their families and loved ones here and abroad. As 91大神ians do, I know that each of us will continue to be present for and care for one another.
With gratitude,
Anne
Anne F. Harris
President
Support Resources
Resources for students:
- Dedicated staff colleagues at International Student Affairs <oisa@grinnell.edu>, CRSSJ <crssj@grinnell.edu>, and Intercultural Affairs <ica@grinnell.edu> are available.
- If you Need to Talk (emergency counseling support) you can call 641-269-4404 and reach a counselor all hours of the day and night.
- You can access virtual counseling through HealthiestYou (College insurance) or Virtual Care (non-College insurance).
- Access our SHAW counselors by calling 641-269-3230.
- Call 641-269-4600 to reach Campus Safety for on-call staff support.
Resources for faculty and staff:
- You may access counseling support through .
- Contact University of Iowa counseling support at 319-535-0437 (leave a voicemail) or email uitptc.com.