"All of us have been deeply saddened by the pain and suffering caused by Hurricane Katrina, and our hearts go out to all the families and communities that have been devastated by one of the worst natural disasters in our nation's history."
News & Updates:
- "University of Chicago welcomes students uprooted in Katrina's aftermath"
- A Message From President Don Randel
Don Michael Randel
President, University of Chicago
(read the full message)
This site was created to inform members of the University community about news, activities, and services related to the Gulf Coast hurricane. Information about additional relief activities organized by campus organizations and schools may also be available by going directly to their web sites.
The university is accepting a limited number of visiting students and scholars displaced by Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding. Assistance and resources are available on campus for staff, faculty, and students as well as for those directly affected by the hurricane.
For those wanting to help or contribute financially, the University Community Service Center is organizing volunteer opportunies, and the university has set up a matching gift program.