<p><em>partially cross-posted with another thread, so all of you to whom we owe thanks will see</em></p>
<p>Allow me to join other Tulane and non-Tulane parents expressing our appreciation for and admiration of the leadership provided by President Cowen and his team. </p>
<p>Further thanks are in order for the community of colleges and universities who have stepped up to the plate for our students. We expect to take advantage of the Bates offer and are in process with that.</p>
<p>I think happydad's D has taken another fine approach (job/internship). I have heard mixed information as to whether young, healthy, energetic yet untrained college-age students can be of help in NOLA at this time. However, if Tulane outlines plans for its students to spend this term helping in the recovery, that is an option that we might take instead of the visiting student status. Many good ways to spend this "found" time.</p>
<p>Last, but definitely not least, I am so grateful for and impressed with the Tulane parents I have encountered - mostly on this board but one or two IRL. Your spirits, loyalty, wisdom and support have lifted me up, I know. Ditto the many non-Tulane parents who have rung in with their support and concrete offers of housing, "surrogate" services (will drive kid to visiting school etc. etc.). Thank you to all.</p>