TO THE EDITOR:
In order to create a unified effort to assist the devastation in Haiti, the Gillings School of Global Public Health student government, the Minority Student Caucus, the Student Global Health Committee and Engineers Without Borders (along with many other School of Public Health student organizations) will be working with the Carolina community to respond to the disaster.
We will be working closely with the Extended Disaster Relief group in the Campus Y, which is organizing a centralized collection of resources in the community. With approximately 1,700 students, including distance education students and those enrolled in certificate programs, the School of Public Health can create a large cohesive effort that can greatly impact those in need.
The school has created a Web site with information and links on the disaster and some ways to contribute to the relief efforts: http://bit.ly/SPHhaiti.
In February, the Student Global Health Committee will host its annual Global Health Fashion Show in which proceeds will be donated for disaster relief and rebuilding in Haiti. In addition to the fashion show, the event will feature music, dancing, food and a silent auction. The event will be held on at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Michael Hooker Research Center.
People interested in donating to disaster relief efforts through the University may make donations out to the Campus Y, c/o Extended Disaster Relief. Donations may be dropped off at the Campus Y or mailed to: 180A E. Cameron Ave YMCA Building, UNC-Chapel Hill CB #5115, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-5115.
Jeff Nguyen
School of Public Health
Student Body Co-President
