Saint Martin’s University in Washington State invites students displaced
by Hurricane Katrina
Sept. 20, 2005
Lacey, Wash. – Saint Martin’s University has
received two students who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina and its
aftermath in Louisiana. Several universities and colleges in the
Southeast remain closed indefinitely since the storm.
Provisions have been made by Saint Martin’s for
their tuition and room, and by the university’s food service, Sodexho,
for their board. One of the students, a junior majoring in business
administration, has arrived with only a few items of clothing. He is in
need of clothes, especially seasonal clothes, personal items, items for
his dorm room, computer, books and more. He also will need help with
transportation and would like to find part-time employment near the
university. Previously a pitcher on his school’s baseball team, he will
be playing on the Saint Martin’s team and also needs athletic gear.
Saint Martin’s is seeking assistance from the
community to help this student with these items that will help support
his transition to a new school, new climate and new area.
Those who would like to help with gift cards or
other assistance can contact Melanie Richardson, Saint Martin’s dean of
students, at (360) 438-4367;
mrichardson@stmartin.edu.
Anyone interested in helping the student with
athletic gear is asked to contact Saint Martin’s Baseball Coach Joe
Dominiak, (360) 438-4531;
jdominiak@stmartin.edu.
Melanie Richardson
Dean of Students
360-438-4367;
mrichardson@stmartin.edu
Deanna Partlow
Media relations coordinator
360-438-4541;
dpartlow@stmartin.edu