<p>mini: If you know of an Xavier student that wants to come to the University of Oregon, we can offer room and board for the full academic year. The U of O is on the quarter system, and school does not start here until the 26.</p>
<p>Thanks! I'll put out the word.</p>
<p>I had not read this thread until now, but now that I have, I agree that the name of this entire forum is too narrow and might appear biased, though I am sure it was not intended originally when named. I want to change the forum title to:</p>
<p>Katrina Affected Colleges Hurricane Emergency</p>
<p>so that the focus is NOT on just one college (Tulane). I have not found a tool to let me do this, but I have brought it to the attention of the forum administrator and hopefully we can make this change.
CollegeMom</p>
<p>I saw an interview with Xavier's president on TV yesterday. He said that, contrary to earlier reports, Xavier students were evacuated quickly, within 12 hours of the hurricane (or the call for evacuation, it wasn't clear). He also stated that the Xavier students should take classes elsewhere, and that the transfer credits would be welcomed, making the point that the students' educations were the most important thing right now for them.</p>
<p>I think you got what he said wrong - there was a call for evacuation within 12 hours. The 450 students who got stuck on the 5th and 6th floor of one of the dormitories had, in fact, been evacuating, but couldn't get out of the city. They were forgotten totally by officials, until rescued Thursday night, with buses brought down by Grambling and Southern Universities, and rescue teams put together by Jessie Jackson. </p>
<p>The Xavier Pres. himself didn't get out until Wed. night. I heard through friends in the medical community in the area today that damage is quite severe, but that they are counting on support from the Catholic Church to get up and running again. Currently, they are saying January, but obviously, everyone has their dobuts.</p>
<p>He was obviously trying to defend the university's actions, whatever they were. Mostly I was impressed by his call for students to not miss out on their education, in contrast to reports above that the University was saying something else about holding off on classes.</p>
<p>Anyway, it's good that the students are safe and sound now, and can move ahead, and that so many kind people on this website have offered to help them.</p>
<p>An extremely intelligent, top 5% of his class, young man that graduated with my son and shared many classes with him is a pre-med sophomore at Xavier. Two other extremely bright and talented students from his class attend there as well. Long term and insightful plans by UNCF are to be applauded. I do not want to see schools who draw such great kids defeated by this storm.</p>
<p>It is unfortunate that this thread is labeled Tulane. All of the colleges in New Orleans serve a community of students and they all have a place at the table. I also heartily applaud the schools that have opened their doors to all of the academically displaced from New Orleans and not just the students at Tulane.</p>
<p>Along~ Check the title again. The good folks who bring CC have indeed changed the title to reflect that ALL displaced students are deserving of our care and help.</p>
<p>Thanks Concerned... I'll adjust my specks and peek back. Thanks for pointing it out!</p>
<p>no problem! LOL</p>