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Originally posted by TigerOwl
Just like SmartBlonde wrote--all New Orleans schools affected. Tulane's university site is down. You can read administrators letter at tulane.edu. They do not know when they will start. Some students were taken to Jackson State and I think they are going to be moving those kids and faculty to Atlanta.
Anyone heard from Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Mobile Alabama? They have large universities and no electricity!
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My friend works at Georgia Tech and she told me many Tulane students are coming into GA Tech like refugees.
Also, we recieved this update from our nationals which talks about the universities where Tri Delt has a chapter, which gives an update about whats going on in the region:
Chapter Updates
Louisiana State
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The chapter has reported that they are aware of at least 35 members from New
Orleans, Kenner, Metairie and River Ridge whose families and homes have been affected. The chapter facility sustained some minor damage due to flooding. Classes will resume on the campus, Tuesday, September 6.
The university has issued a statement regarding its post-hurricane operations and procedures. Tri Delta will follow the university's lead in extending deadlines and making special arrangements for those members who have been affected by the storm.
Louisiana/Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana
Some chapter members will likely need assistance. Classes appear to have resumed. No official university statement was available.
Millsaps
Jackson, Mississippi
Students may report back to campus Monday, September 5. Several chapter members will likely need assistance. The chapter reported that there was no damage to the chapter lodge and the power is back on.
Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Tri Delta has not been able to establish contact with representatives from Southern Mississippi. Several chapter members will likely need assistance. At this time, the university's Web site is not accessible.
Mississippi State
Starkville, Mississippi
Classes on the Starkville campus resumed Wednesday, August 31. Some chapter members will likely need assistance. The chapter facility sustained minor wind damage.
Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
Classes were not interrupted. Some chapter members will likely need assistance. The chapter facility sustained minor water damage.
Delta State
Cleveland, Mississippi
Classes were not interrupted. Some chapter members will likely need assistance.
Spring Hill
Mobile, Alabama
Tri Delta has not been able to establish contact with representatives from Spring Hill. Several chapter members will likely need assistance. The university statement reports that Spring Hill College will remain closed for students until Sunday, Sept. 4, at noon and classes will resume Monday, September 5.
Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Classes resumed Wednesday, August 31. Some chapter members may need assistance. The chapter facility was not damaged.
Auburn
Auburn, Alabama
Classes were not interrupted. Some chapter members may need assistance. The chapter facility was not damaged.
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