IUPUI Responds to 9-11-01 National Tragedy

Campus Announcements & News

Forum Series: Making Meaning out of Tragedy
Additional forums will be scheduled. For more information about this special educational series, call Student Life & Diversity Programs at 274-3931.
Engineering and Technology Fund Drive
Beginning on Friday, Sept. 14, the Engineering and Technology Student Council, along with the School of Engineering and Technology, is sponsoring a fund drive for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. All money collected will go to aid the folks in New York and in Washington D.C. Donation cans are located in most of the departments offices (SL 160, SL 260, SL 220, ET 215, ET 209, and ET 301) Please give what you can, no amount is too small or too big. Please contact Laura Jefferson (274-0815) with any questions.

"The Blast was Like Surround Sound..."
IUPUI group returns safely from the Pentagon.

IU School of Medicine Pauses to Reflect, Mourn and Unify [Full Story]

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT RAISES MONEY FOR DISASTER RELIEF FUND
The psychology department has donated more than $1000 to the Disaster Relief Fund. One-hundred students donated more than $500. The psychology club and Psi Chi added another $500 from club funds and from money raised through a parking permit raffle. The department wanted to get involved to help those involved in the September 11 tragedy, to enable those who made donations to experience a small sense of control over the results of a catastrophic event and to provide a sense of community in the department.

How You Can Help

Donating Blood

Beginning Tuesday, 9-18, Shuttle Services will be extended to include a stop to the Blood Center. [details]

American Red Cross

International Students

Contact information

Phone: 274-7000 and 274-7294.

Email Addresses:
   •   Sara K. Allaei -- sallaei@iupui.edu
   •   James Dorset -- jcdorset@iupui.edu
   •   Jane Coy -- jecoy@iupui.edu

Message from the Office of International Affairs and the office of the dean of international students

Tuesday's tragic events have shocked and saddened us all. As we try to sort out what actually occurred, we are faced with a great deal of uncertainty. People respond to the uncertainty and confusion surrounding these types of events in many different ways. Some of you, as guests in our country, may feel uncomfortable and uncertain how to respond to Americans. Some of you may encounter some Americans who feel angry and suspicious. We want to reassure you that you are welcome at IUPUI and that we will do our best to answer any questions or address any concerns you might have about how these events affect you personally. "It will take us some time to understand and to come to grips with the deeper meaning of what has happened. If you have suggestions about ways that our office can support you, please let us know. We want you to know that IUPUI as an institution is deeply and firmly committed to support of our students and scholars in their academic pursuits. Sara K. Allaei, Director, IUPUI Office of International Affairs Greg Lindsey, Acting Associate Dean for International Programs

Resources for Students

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling

Location: Union Building, Suite 418 Phone: 274-2548 are available to from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for students seeking assistance. Counseling is available on a walk-in basis from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

After CAPS hours, please contact one of the following:
• Crisis and Suicide Hotline: 251-7575
• Midtown Mental Health Center: 630-8485

Speakers

CAPS is available to speak on topics related to how to deal with the national crisis, how to help others, dealing with stress and anger management, and any other topics helpful in this time of need. They are available to make presentations to groups. Call 274-2548 or caps@iupui.edu.

IUPUI's policy on reservists

Resources for Faculty

Discussions of the Tragedy

William Plater, IUPUI's executive vice chancellor and dean of the faculties, is encouraging faculty and staff members to explore the potential for follow-up programs based on particular areas of expertise or skills.

The executive vice chancellor also is encouraging classroom discussions of the tragedy.

"Many of you are aware of the need to attend to student discussion of the tragedy within classes- even when the course has nothing to do with politics or related intellectual materials. We encourage you to accommodate such needs wherever you can without disrupting course syllabi and learning objectives. This is a time when faculty may be able to help students cope with a very traumatic situation; where practical and useful, please encourage your faculty to do so. The University of Michigan has developed guidelines to assist faculty in such discussions, and I thought some of your colleagues might find their information useful," he said.

Plater recommends that faculty call upon Nancy Chism and the Center for Teaching and Learning at 274-8880 for assistance in developing appropriate ways to deal with the tragedy in the classroom. Plater also recommends using the following web site:
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/tragedydiscussion.html

News Links

CNN

The Indianapolis Star

Safety and Civility

Mail Safety -- Identifying Suspicious Packages and Letters

Centers for Disease Contraol and Prevention

A Message to International Students

If you feel threatened or have witnessed a suspicious activity, contact:

IUPUI Police Department

Emergencies: (317) 274-7911 [TTY: (317) 274-1387]

Non-Emergencies: (317) 274-2058

Indianapolis Emergencies: 911

Responding to threats and fears of bioterrorism

Chancellor's Memorandum on Civility

Chancellor's Statement on Diversity -- 2001

IUPUI Responds to National Tragedy