College and University Help

With thousands of students affected by Hurricane Katrina forced to improvise on their fall-semester plans, many are inquiring about taking classes elsewhere. CSUMB is ready to assist those students.

"Our campus is joining a number of the CSUs in opening registration for the fall semester for students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Information is being provided to the media and through a number of higher education forums to those who may need this opportunity," said Interim President Diane Cordero de Noriega.

"Our faculty and staff have come together and agreed to stretch their capacity to assist these students. I am not only proud to be part of a system that cares about serving students and their families, I greatly admire our own CSUMB family for stepping forward."

Says Dennis Geyer, director of Admissions and Records, "We will assist students on a case-by-case basis. We will take applications over the phone and help these students through every step of the process."

Sept. 19 is the last day to apply. Prospective students can call (831) 582-3580 or e-mail admissions@csumb.edu

Also a CSU student from New Orleans (her family has been living in New Orleans for generations), who is planning on going back to help in the relief effort as soon as feasible. She wants to do a documentary. Anybody know of any media groups that she could connect with that will be doing work down there, please contact caitlin_manning@csumb.edu