UD Chorale Recording benefits Hurricane Katrina

Efforts at this point are coming from everywhere in town and on campus. Publisher Barbara Harlow had ideas of producing sheet music on a song about Hurricane Katrina and turned to the UD Chorale for help. All the proceeds from the music will benefit Katrina directly. Listen to the UD Chorale sing "Big Easy on my Mind".

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Sorority raises over $8,000 to help with Katrina aid

Members of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, along with eleven Newark restaurants raised over $8,000 to help the Katrina victims. On 9-15-05 "A Night Out in Newark" was proposed and clearly was a huge success. Along with the eleven restaurants on Main Street, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority raised money through bake sales at Giving on the Green, and a kiosk at Trabant University Center. This event truely was a community effort to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina!

5K Run in Wilmington, DE

Join efforts tonight to support Hurricane Katrina. Run is on the Wilmington Waterfront in Dravo Plaza. All proceeds go the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund! For more information, check out the race details.

Newark Community Day helps Katrina victims

This past weekend, Newark had its 34th annual Community Day where locals came to hear music, shop around, and enjoy great food on the Green of UD. There, raffles were going on, as well as food donations being taken. The Food Bank of Delaware and American Red Cross volunteers kicked off their "Hunger Drive 2005" by accepting food donations. Also, the city of Newark had already pledged $5000 to the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, but was accepting cash donations to aid in the relief. It was a beautiful day and fun was had by all who attended, while also remembering those who are in need and affected by the hurricane.

Success Stories of Helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina!

Around town and the University things are going great with raising money for Hurricane Katrina as well as other forms of relief.

The vigil was a huge success and featured a representative from all the different ministries on campus. The Deltones, a music group, did a beautiful job at singing the National Anthem and a few songs, as well as a solo from Hillary Booker. Many students and even local residents (over 300 people total) showed their support on the North Mall near Memorial Hall on Monday night.

The blood drive yesterday, 9/13/05 was in the newspaper today and shows the success of the 158 prospective donors. View the article on UDaily.

Giving on the Green raised over $8,600! Check out how the UD students came together with the goal of bringing hope and assistance to those devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The green ribbon on in a ribbon garden on the South Green of Memorial Hall near Morris Library.

94 Countries offer aid as does the University of Delaware.

Hurricane Katrina's aftermath is leading to many helping out in relief efforts to help the victims. So far, 94 countires and international organizations have offered aid and assistance to those affected by this horrible tragedy. Germany, Italy, Spain and Canada are among the many who have offered to send various forms of emergency relief supplies. What has the University of Delaware done so far? Don't think that we are far behind, as many organizations around campus are offering support and planning events to benefit the hurricane victims.

The University students and administration are quickly responding to the people who are victims of Hurricane Katrina. This past weekend showed locals and students supporting the relief. At Grottos Pizza on Main Street the bartenders decided to donate 100% of their tips to the hurricane. Also, students are taking it upon themselves to donate as much as possible while still enjoying themselves. A party on West Main Street raised $350.00 and was a huge success. This week the Universtiy is showing its support. Tonight, 9/12/05, the University is holding a vigil service on the North Mall (Memorial Hall) and all are encouraged to attend. Also, on Tuesday, 9/13/05 Alpha Phi Sorority and Sigma Chi Fraternity are sponsoring a blood drive for the Hurricane Victims. For information regarding the blood drive and qualifications, visit UDaily.

Things are really starting to get going with various organizations around campus, which is great! Tonight, Project Sunshine is making crafts for children that are victims of Hurricane Katrina. Also, on Thursday, 9/15/05 all day selected restaurants on Main Street will be donating a percentage of their proceeds to Hurricane Katrina. Amoung to popular restaurants are Kate's, Shaggy's, Grotto's, Home Grown, Coldstone, Korner Diner, Newark Deli and Bagel, and Cafe Gelato. This event is being made possible by the sisters of Alpha Xi Delta and the restaurants on Main Street.

Another great way to get involved is to take part in Giving on the Green which is being put together by Office of Campus LIfe, Residence Life and is inspiring friendly compeition between groups on campus while rasing money for Katrina. Also, various raffles are taking place that will end this Friday, 9/16/05, the same day as Giving on the Green. From this event, green ribbons will be placed and hung on the south side of Memorial Hall.

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