Holy Cross Response to 9/11 National TragedyMembers of the College of the Holy Cross community extend their sympathy and prayers to all those affected by the recent terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. In particular, our prayers go out to those who lost loved ones and to those who have friends and family still missing.Resources for Support In light of the recent tragic national events, the Counseling Center and Chaplains' Office have co-sponsored support groups for students. Students who attend have a chance to express feelings and concerns focused on difficult questions such as: How do I deal with loss? How do I support a friend? Am I reacting "normally?" How can I ask for help from others? Faculty & Staff Debriefing The Wellness Corporation (provider of the College Employee Assistance Program) conducted a critical incident debriefing around the terrorist acts on Sept. 11 for all interested faculty, staff and support staff. At the debriefing, staff from the Wellness Corporation provided general information about trauma, coping strategies and resources as well as an opportunity for open discussion. The session took place on Friday, Sept. 21. "Responding to the Terrorist Attack on America" On Wednesday, Sept. 19, there was a roundtable discussion sponsored by the department of political science and the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture. Participants: "Understanding Islam" There will be an open forum on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. All are invited to join an open dialogue with specialists on Islam, voice their concerns and ask questions about the religion. Participants: Assistance Efforts As a result of the many requests and suggestions from students, faculty and staff, the Student Programs Office initiated fund-raisers and donation drives. In an effort to help the victims and volunteers of the tragic events, the community joined together and sponsored the following relief efforts: Relay for Disaster Relief In the wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, the country is experiencing a new sense of national shared purpose. The attacks perpetuated an unprecedented nationwide rescue effort as many people realized their obligations to one another. As a Jesuit liberal arts college that fosters a lifestyle of service, all of us are called to become men and women for others. Acknowledging that this belief is at the core of our tradition, the Holy Cross community will help seek justice by serving one another. All students, faculty and staff were invited to participate in a campus-wide fund raiser for the families devastated by the terrorist attacks. On Friday, Oct. 12, there was a relay race at 6:30 p.m. at the Hart Center track. The challenge was for each team to complete 50 laps (run or walk) before 10 p.m. Residence Hall Assistants organized teams on their halls, in addition to numerous departments and offices. Over 300 energetic students, faculty, staff and family members raised over $7,000; all proceeds were contributed to Families of Freedom, a scholarship fund created to provide education assistance for post-secondary study to financially needy children and spouses of those killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks in the United States. For additional information contact Susie Kavanaugh '03 or Betsy Cracco, in the Counseling Center. Campus-Wide Salvation Army Supply Drive Blood Drive Shuttles Monetary Donations Help the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks - Display Your Patriotism! Thank you, Information about victims of the tragedy Many members of the Holy Cross family have been in touch with us, passing on or requesting news about survivors and victims. Holy Cross has a longstanding policy of not revealing biographical information about alumni/ae. We want to protect the privacy of our alumni/ae, particularly, at this most difficult time when there is much unknown and unconfirmed information about individuals. When the College receives official notification (either from a family member or from a printed obituary) of an alumnus/a's death, this information is provided to his or her classmates. In Memoriam In honor of the memory of those we have lost.
Kindly remember the repose of their souls in your prayers. |
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