from THE BGP INFORMATION CENTER

OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE

Let us "do as much as we can in the way that we can."

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Important information for students of Loyola University, Tulane University, Dillard University, Xavier University-Louisiana and other institutions of higher learning affected by the Hurricane.

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Dear Colleagues and Students:

I want to update you on some of the things the University of Nebraska
community is doing to assist victims of the hurricane. First, thousands of
college students in the Gulf Coast region -- including many students from
the Midwest -- have seen their campuses closed indefinitely due to hurricane
damage. We have opened the doors of our campuses to them.

For those students eligible for admission who are unable to return to their
home campuses, we will immediately accept as many as we can at our
campuses. We will allow them to enroll this fall at in-state tuition rates,
and provide assistance in quickly registering them for classes, finding
housing and whatever additional help they need.

On Wednesday, we established an email address (NUhelp@Nebraska.edu) and a
24-hour toll-free number (1-800-742-8800) to handle inquires. Prospective
students can also complete a brief form at www.nebraska.edu. We have
provided this information to local and national news outlets and to the
national higher education associations.

We have received many inquiries over the last two days, and our campuses
are already working with displaced students who wish to enroll at NU this
fall. I want to commend the individuals on each campus who have taken on
additional responsibilities and are providing timely, patient and
professional assistance to these students. The reaction from students and
parents with whom we have talked has been very positive.

There has been an enormous outpouring of support from faculty, students and
staff on all of our campuses. Student and other groups are organizing
fundraising efforts. Faculty and students are discussing service-learning
programs involving on-site assistance. NU students, faculty and staff who
have personal ties to the affected area have been encouraged to seek
counseling and other assistance through existing university programs. We
are also looking into providing space, to the extent available, to
accommodate faculty from affected institutions.

Thank you in advance for your generous donations of time and assistance.
I am grateful that the University of Nebraska can play a small role in
providing help to those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

James B. Milliken
President, University of Nebraska
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FYI--Please remember that the University of Nebraska is composed of four separate
campuses: UNO, UNK, UNL, and UNMC. The University of Nebraska systems also
awards undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. This offer does
extend to those attending Dental, Law, and Medical schools as well. The
opportunities are endless so please pass it on to all of those in need!
Thank you and
God bless.

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I would also like to mention the efforts of Harris-Stowe State College. In an effort to reach out to the students who were forced to evacuate and postpone the pursuit of their college degrees, Harris-Stowe will waive tuition costs, allowing these individuals to enroll at the University. If interested, please call Harris-Stowe admissions at 314-340-3300. Visit Harris-Stowe online at www.hssc.edu. To read the news release regarding these efforts and to find out how you can assist, click here.

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The University of Missouri at Columbia (Mizzou) is allowing students displaced by the Hurricane to enroll in classes on a case by case basis as well. If interested, please call 573-882-7786. Also, the number to enrollment management at Mizzou is 573-882-7651. Visit www.missouri.edu. To read the press release regarding this effort, click here.

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The Dean of Enrollment Management at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin said that for students who are displaced they are going to honor whatever students have paid at their schools. So, they will need to complete the application on-line and talk with an admissions officer to expedite their application. If interested, visit www.marquette.edu. To read the letter from University President Robert A. Wild, S.J. click here.

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Also, the Jesuit institutions have decided as a whole that they would accept displaced students. So, St. Louis University is an option as well for students. Please contact Lori Jennaway in the admissions office at 1-800-SLU-FOR-U. Visit SLU online at www.SLU.edu. To read the press release regarding their current efforts, click here.

St. Louis Area Residents:

To be placed on a list as a host family for these students, please call 314-977-2811.

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Thank you to the various women who contributed to this announcement.

If you have information about what colleges and universities are doing in your area, please email admin@thebgponline.com with details.

If you have information about what local citizens, churches and faith based and community organizations are doing to support citizens displaced by the hurricane, please email admin@thebgponline.com with details. Thank you.

--The Women of The BGP Online.