Greetings GSCA Members:

The GSCA is hosting a dialogue session to discuss issues related to the
recent hurricane in the Gulf Coast, and how they impact us as students of
color.  This will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Center for Black Culture and Learning.  Issues that will be
discussed but are not limited to include:  controversial comments made by
political figures and entertainers, usage of the term “refugee,” analysis
of the government’s initial response compared with it’s current response,
and shifting of personnel within the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA).

In addition we requesting that all members make a $20 contribution that
will be given to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund on behalf of
the Graduate Students of Color Association.  Though millions of people
have donated, now is not the time for complacency.  Victims of this
tragedy will require help for an extended period of time. Of course I
realize we are students, so please give what you can.  If you do not plan
to give monetarily at this time, please do not let that stop you from
attending and contributing to this important event.  If you are not able
to attend, but would like to contribute funds, please contact myself or
another member of the executive board committee.  Please be prompt, as we
will be ordering food for everyone at the very beginning, and will proceed
with the discussion.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Jairus Matthews
Graduate Student
Speech Pathology
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102 Roudebush Hall
(513)529-3734

Other Executive Board Members
Jamon Holt	[log in to unmask]
Keith Noble	[log in to unmask]
Shaun Oates