September 7, 2005 Source: University of Western Ontario:
http://communications.uwo.ca/media_newsroom/story.html?listing_id=19731&PHPSESSID=03da0bad1a58bdf45bc5e12fd0dc7c66 Students Displaced by Katrina Welcome at Western London, ON. - Undergraduate and graduate students unable to attend
university this fall due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina
will be accommodated where feasible by The University of Western
Ontario. Students have until September 16th, the University's add or
drop course deadline, to be admitted to Western. "The whole continent has been affected by this terrible disaster. We
regret the suffering that is being endured by so many and, although the
University's entering class is essentially full, we will do what we can
to help," says Roma Harris, Western's Vice-Provost and Registrar.
"Where possible, we will open our programs to those who have been
displaced by Katrina, so that they can begin or continue their
post-secondary studies." Western will work with qualified students in an effort to expedite
documentation required by those who are not citizens or permanent
residents of Canada, and will also assist them in finding appropriate
accommodations. Interested students should contact Brandi Borman, Team
Leader - Admissions, at (519) 661-2111, ext. 87690. The American Association of Universities (AAU) is appealing to
universities in North America to assist in meeting the needs of students
displaced by Hurricane Katrina. For more information please contact:
Christine Roulston, Media Relations, (519) 661-2111, ext. 85165 - 30 - Media Newsroom is updated daily by the Media Relations staff at the Department of Communications and Public Affairs.
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