UND Student Government

We will provide transportation to any students or faculty who would like to travel to Fargo to help with flood relief efforts. Professors have been encouraged by President Kelley (The message he sent is below) to excuse students from any classes they miss while volunteering, but they must communicate with professors before helping with flood relief efforts. Student-specific excuse letters will be provided from Student Government after you return from volunteering, however if you have a test or major assignment there is no guarantee that you will be excused. If you have any trouble we will help you work the situation out with your professor.

There will be a buses departing from the Union on Wednesday at 1pm, and 5pm.  Volunteers will be brought to the Fargo Dome, and from there buses will be leaving every 30 minutes to worksites around Fargo. We will help fill and place sandbags and/or help build dikes in 3-4 hour shifts. Buses will take people back to Grand Forks at the end of those shifts.

Any student or faculty who would like to help should visit the Student Government Office or contact us at 701-777-4377. Students will need to bring a student ID, and everyone will need rain gear, clothes that can get dirty, and, if possible, a cell phone. We will try to have snacks and water for the bus rides there and back, but volunteers may also want to bring additional snacks. Students will also need to sign a release form before they volunteer.

For updated information, please contact the Student Government Office at (701) 777-4377.]

Sincerely,

Tyrone & Mike



-------Message that went out to all faculty from President Kelley is below-------

Statement from UND President Robert Kelley On Students Helping Sandbag in Fargo:
 
I am gratified -- and not at all surprised -- that our students are eager to volunteer to assist our neighbors in Fargo in their flood preparation efforts.  Such concern for others is a hallmark of the University of North Dakota community.
 
Grand Forks and the UND campus are expected to be able to function effectively and safely as we look ahead.  We can help to make a difference in protecting Fargo.
 
Student volunteer efforts are being coordinated by the Student Government Association, working with the authorities in Fargo.  Students wishing to volunteer need to go to the Office of Student Government in the Memorial Union to sign in and to sign a release form.  Student Government is coordinating transportation to Fargo.
 
Students wishing to volunteer should contact faculty members in advance if classes would be missed.  Faculty members are encouraged to be supportive of students' volunteer efforts.  Verification of volunteer work will be available from the Student Government Association.