Message from the President

Drexel is a caring community. It is our tradition to come together in times of tragedy to assist those in need. Drexel joins the nation in expressing sympathy and solidarity with the victims of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.

The University, including the College of Medicine, will do everything possible to help students from the Greater Philadelphia region who were impacted by Hurricane Katrina continue their education.

Drexel will aim to accommodate not only students who are scheduled to begin their college careers as freshmen this fall and those applying for admission in 2006, but also students already pursuing degrees at universities in areas affected by the hurricane. While details are still being finalized, parents and students are invited to call Drexel's admissions counselors at 1-800-2-DREXEL. This effort is being led by Provost Stephen Director and Vice President of Enrollment Management Joan McDonald.

The University will also match monetary donations made by employees to relief efforts. Personal checks can be made payable to Drexel University or the Drexel University College of Medicine with "American Red Cross," "Salvation Army" or "AmeriCares" indicated on the memo line.

Checks can be mailed to:

Drexel Gifts
P.O. Box 8215
Philadelphia, PA 19101-9684

Drexel University College of Medicine Gifts
P.O. Box 8235
Philadelphia, PA 19101-9685

Donations will be collected at least through the month of October. I encourage faculty and staff to donate at least one hour's salary.

I thank you in advance for your support of this humanitarian effort.

Dr. Constantine Papadakis,
President