Japan Relief Efforts On Campus

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March 18, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Here, for your convenience and benefit, is UA Prez Matt Amalfitano's email to the student body yesterday that very neatly organizes the many different ways around campus you can help the victims of the natural disasters in Japan.

Undergraduate groups are working to address the situation. Here are a few ways you can participate with them:

Penn Japan Relief Fund and "Pray for Japan" T-shirt sale by the Japan Student Association (JSA)

When: Tomorrow, 3/18 to next Friday, 3/25 from 10:30 AM to 3 PM
Where: On Locust Walk in front of Steiny D
How: $20 for individual shirts and $15 for 10 shirts or more.
Japan relief: Visit the JSA website at http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/japan/ to donate to the Penn Japan Relief Fund or buy t-shirts. All proceeds will be used for the cause.

Paper Crane Origami to support relief efforts in Japan and commemorate the one-week anniversary, organized by the Asian Pacific Student Coalition, Friars, Japan Student Association, Mortar Board, Oracle and Sphinx

When: Tomorrow, Friday, 3/18 from 11 AM - 2 PM
Where: The picnic tables by the compass (on Locust)

Chinese Student Association's Games Night with friends, free food, a Mahjong Tournament, prizes, and guaranteed fun!

Where: Rodin Underground Lounge
When: Tomorrow, Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 8PM
How: Free for CSA members, $2 for nonmembers.
Japan relief: All proceeds will go towards the Penn Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.

Penn Taiwanese Society (PTS) Cultural Show: "Formosa: The Epic"

When: This Sunday, 3/20, 7-9 PM
Where: Penn Museum, Harrison Auditorium
How: $7 presale, $9 at the door, $6 each for groups of 10
Japan relief: 15% of the proceeds will be donated to the Penn Japan Relief Fund, a fund set up by Japan Student Association; 100% of the donations will go to the charity they deem to have the greatest impact.

Dancing Lessons for Charity by Student Ambassadors of the World and Penn Latin and Ballroom Dance

When: This Sunday, 3/20, 12-1 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM
Where: Vance Hall (3733 Spruce St.)
How: $5 entrance fee
Japan relief: will be raffling off a $25 gift card to MadMex to raise money for Japan.

Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Discussion with Professor Dickinson hosted by the History UAB

When: 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Wednesday, March 23rd
Where: College Hall 209

JSA "Penn Japan Relief Benefit" featuring the Excelano Project and other performing arts groups

When: Next Thursday, March 24th from 8-10 PM
Where: Houston Hall, Hall of Flags
How: $5 minimum donation
Japan relief: all proceeds will go towards the Penn Japan Relief Benefit

"Sing, City! 3" Musical by Club Singapore

When: Next Saturday, 3/26, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Where: Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum
How: $7 pre-sale, $8 at the door. Tickets can be purchased on Locust 11am to 4pm daily or from any cast member.
Japan relief: $2 from every ticket sold will go towards the Pray for Japan effort

"The Boatman's Song" Tenth Annual Cultural Show by the Vietnamese Students Association (VSA)

When: Sunday, 3/27, 6-8pm
Where: Dunlop Auditorium (Stemmler Hall)
How: $7 Presale, $9 at the door, $6 each for groups of 10 or more
Japan Relief: 15% of the proceeds will go towards the Penn Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

It’s important to look out for each other through this difficult time – and to let everyone know about the resources on campus that are available to students. Whether you’re worried about a friend, your classes, need information, have a question, or just feel like you need to talk to someone, there are places to go, beginning with your academic advisor in your school. The key thing is to let someone know.

Some other great Penn resources include:

Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) 215-746-6046

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 215-898-7021

Office of Student Affairs 215-898-6533 or osa@dolphin.upenn.edu

University Chaplain's Office 215-898-8456

Vice Provost for University Life 215-898-6081 or avpsa@pobox.upenn.edu

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Japan Relief Efforts On Campus

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