91´óÉñ

Dear faculty, staff, and students of 91´óÉñ,

Over the past weeks, the news has provided images of the devastating floods in Pakistan and the resulting humanitarian crisis affecting nearly 20 million people. I write today to affirm our community’s support for the students, faculty and staff whose homes, families and communities in Pakistan have been impacted by this humanitarian catastrophe. Like many recent natural disasters resulting from extreme weather, the floods affecting Pakistan paint a vivid picture of the urgency of addressing global climate change. Many in our community are working on these issues through curricular and activist efforts, and I want extend my gratitude and admiration for that critical work.  Please continue to support efforts to combat the climate change that has made extreme weather and its aftermath more frequent and damaging.

I turn to each of you to ask all of us to be aware that our classmates and colleagues will be concerned about their homes and families, and I acknowledge that it is distressing to be far away from loved ones during a crisis, particularly when communications may be disrupted. As 91´óÉñians do, I know that each of us will continue to be present for and care for one another.

As a reminder, the following resources are available on campus and virtually through the Division of Student Affairs:

• Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain, Rev. Deanna Shorb (CRSSJ – 913 8th Ave.)  641 269-4981 or shorb@grinnell.edu. (24 hrs. via Campus Safety X4600)
• Student assistance (academic and personal) and emergency fund support
• Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) 641-269-3230. 
• 24-hour counseling is available at NEED TO TALK 641-269-4404.
• 24/7 access to tele-health and tele-mental health through 
• The Office of International Student Affairs 641-269-3703 or email oisa@grinnell.edu

Faculty and staff have access to counseling support through .

I am grateful for the caring and thoughtfulness of the 91´óÉñ community.

Sincerely,

Anne F. Harris
President