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Kristin Kunz
Issue date: 1/18/05 Section: News
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The University of Denver community is organizing three events to raise funds for the devestated victims of south Asia after the tragic tsunami ravaged the area last month.
Individuals and groups at DU are organizing relief efforts and prayer vigils, but many students, faculty and staff are still searching for a way to be involved. Organized efforts are still in need of individual support.
*In the midst of fund-raising efforts, Campus Crusade leadership team member Caitlin Hutchins said that the campus is in need of "time for community observance." Campus Crusade will hold a prayer vigil on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 9 p.m. in Evans Chapel to observe the one-month anniversary of the tsunami.
"Everyone is invited to come," said Hutchins. "If you pray or don't pray, it doesn't matter. We are providing a forum for people to reflect together. There is strength in numbers."
*The AUSA Senate is spearheading a lunch benefit to raise money for the tsunami victims Monday, Jan. 31 in the Driscoll Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Individuals planning to attend are asked to make a minimum donation of $10, or students with meal plans can swipe their cards two times. Local restaurants that specialize in cuisine from southern Asia will cater the event and "DU students and student organizations from Indian Ocean rim nations can set up displays about their culture or home," said Glenn Fee, director of DU's community action program.
The event will allow participants "to see information on how the tsunami's impacted the world," said Max Goldberg, AUSA president.
The Senate, said Goldberg, is trying to "bridge the communication gap between different groups (on campus)." Organizers of the event said that they are reaching out to student groups and individuals on campus who are interested in collaborating with them.
*Amanda Schanfield, Hillel member and event coordinator, said that the organization has been considering the idea to hold a charity ball for years. When the tsunami hit and the world saw the resulting loss and destruction, Hillel had found the perfect occasion. "(Helping the victims of the tsunami) seemed to be the most worthy cause," she said.
Individuals and groups at DU are organizing relief efforts and prayer vigils, but many students, faculty and staff are still searching for a way to be involved. Organized efforts are still in need of individual support.
*In the midst of fund-raising efforts, Campus Crusade leadership team member Caitlin Hutchins said that the campus is in need of "time for community observance." Campus Crusade will hold a prayer vigil on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 9 p.m. in Evans Chapel to observe the one-month anniversary of the tsunami.
"Everyone is invited to come," said Hutchins. "If you pray or don't pray, it doesn't matter. We are providing a forum for people to reflect together. There is strength in numbers."
*The AUSA Senate is spearheading a lunch benefit to raise money for the tsunami victims Monday, Jan. 31 in the Driscoll Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Individuals planning to attend are asked to make a minimum donation of $10, or students with meal plans can swipe their cards two times. Local restaurants that specialize in cuisine from southern Asia will cater the event and "DU students and student organizations from Indian Ocean rim nations can set up displays about their culture or home," said Glenn Fee, director of DU's community action program.
The event will allow participants "to see information on how the tsunami's impacted the world," said Max Goldberg, AUSA president.
The Senate, said Goldberg, is trying to "bridge the communication gap between different groups (on campus)." Organizers of the event said that they are reaching out to student groups and individuals on campus who are interested in collaborating with them.
*Amanda Schanfield, Hillel member and event coordinator, said that the organization has been considering the idea to hold a charity ball for years. When the tsunami hit and the world saw the resulting loss and destruction, Hillel had found the perfect occasion. "(Helping the victims of the tsunami) seemed to be the most worthy cause," she said.