Sudden Storms Devastate Community, Rebuilding Begins
| March 3, 2020
Filed Under: President's Post
To the University community,
We are heartbroken by the loss of life and property resulting from this morning’s severe storms that struck Davidson, Putnam, Benton, and Wilson counties. We reached out today to the about 3,700 currently enrolled students who listed a home address in those counties to make sure they are aware of the resources available for those in need, including:
- Emergency Aid resources, including information about Raiders’ Closet and the MTSU Student Food Pantry, can be found here: http://www.mtsu.edu/studentsuccess/crisis-aid.php.
- Our Counseling Services, located in Room 326-S of Keathley University Center, is available if students need to speak with someone. Students will generally have access to a same-day meeting with a counselor, and students are encouraged to take advantage of walk-in hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call 615-898-2670 or visit www.mtsu.edu/countest.
Provost Mark Byrnes has reached out to faculty to ask them to be responsive to any situations caused by this tragedy that could impact students and to make appropriate accommodations in assignments, testing and class attendance.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has set up a relief fund to support efforts through middle Tennessee. Our local United Way is coordinating with neighboring United Ways and the local American Red Cross to determine the appropriation of funds. 100% of funds received for the relief effort will be used to address related needs throughout middle Tennessee.
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has set up a relief fund to support efforts through middle Tennessee. Our local United Way is coordinating with neighboring United Ways and the local American Red Cross to determine the appropriation of funds. 100% of funds received for the relief effort will be used to address related needs throughout middle Tennessee.
If you wish to contribute to the United Way’s relief efforts, you can use one of the following methods:
- Text RELIEF2020 to 41444
- Go online at http://igfn.us/f/2oz0/n
- Send a check to P.O. Box 330056, Murfreesboro, TN 37133 (please write RELIEF2020 on memo line)
Finally, in the spirit of our past efforts to raise money for our students affected by weather disasters in The Bahamas and Puerto Rico, you can contribute to the MTSU Student Emergency Fund. This fund provides funds solely to MTSU undergraduate and graduate students in need of help. If you wish to contribute directly to the MTSU Foundation, you can use one of the following methods:
- Go online to www.mtsu.edu/tornado2020
- Send a check to the MTSU Foundation, addressed to: Development Office, MTSU, 1301 E. Main St., Box 109, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (please write Student Emergency Fund on memo line)
Our thoughts are with those recovering from the loss of life and property.
Sincerely,
Sidney A. McPhee
President
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