Dear Campus Community,
As we are learning the details of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, our hearts go out to students, faculty and staff with family and friends in this part of the world. This is a stunning tragedy for Ukrainians whose lives and futures have been immediately upended by the aggressive invasion and distressing circumstances that are sure to follow. And for the world, these unfolding events threaten tremendous widespread political, economic and humanitarian fallout.
We are privileged on our campus to be a community of students, faculty, staff and administrators who represent cultures across the globe and offer opportunities for sharing perspectives. What happens to people in other parts of the world is not just someone else’s concern. It is incumbent on us all to be informed and engaged in global issues and be especially aware of the troubles of those around us – to reach out with friendship and understanding at times like this.
As we support the members of our community who are either from or have close ties to Ukraine and Russia, please take notice of the resources that are available to every individual in our campus community. Some offices that are ready to assist include Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the Center for International Studies (CIS). I encourage our faculty and staff to listen to and support impacted students as we are in the midst of a busy semester.
With warm regards,
Dr. Robbyn R. Wacker
President