Below Temple President Hart is offering lip-service on the Haitian Earthquake. As usual, Temple is not the first, not the last, but one of the most useless institutions on the face of the globe in regards to doing anything but celebrating itself.<br />
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1.) Ms. Hart, give UNIVERSITY money. Your institution takes in hundreds of millions annually.<br />
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2.) Ms. Hart, give some personal money from your seven-figure draw.<br />
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3.) Ms. Hart, put together an Anthropology class TODAY that will have Temple students going to Haiti this semester to rebuild that nation. <br />
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President Hart on the Haitian earthquake: As you know, a devastating earthquake hit Haiti yesterday, causing massive damage in and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Information on the full extent of the damage and the toll on Haiti's citizens is still incomplete, but early reports are that the impact of the quake is quite severe and that aid and rescue efforts are hampered by the destruction of buildings, roads and communications systems. <br />
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Temple has many connections with the people and nation of Haiti. A number of our students, faculty and staff are either from Haiti or have relatives residing there. We also sponsor projects serving Haiti, like the Kornberg School of Dentistry's frequent trips to provide free dental care. <br />
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I have asked the Office of the Dean of Students to coordinate services to assist students affected by the disaster or those wishing to support the relief effort. Students who would like to talk to someone are welcome to visit the Tuttleman Counseling Center. For additional information, please call 215-204-7276 or visit their website. <br />
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In the meantime, our thoughts and concerns are with the people of Haiti and all of those with family and friends in the quake zone during this difficult time.