Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A message from ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland:
Good evening,
Over the past few days, our community has experienced unimaginable losses and devastation as a result of the winds and rain from Hurricane Helene. Everyone in our region has either been impacted or knows someone who has been affected by these events. In this difficult time, we must come together to support one another and rebuild and strengthen our communities.
First, I want to assure our students and employees that we will offer maximum flexibility as you work to take care of loved ones and personal matters. ETSU has suspended classes and deadlines, and students will be allowed to make up any coursework missed due to the storm. Employees who need to miss work will not be penalized or required to utilize leave hours.
At the same time, we are asking those who are able to help us keep campus services and facilities operational as much as possible to provide support to our students, employees, and community.
Students who need assistance should contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@etsu.edu or (423) 439-5377.
Employees who need help should contact HR at hr@etsu.edu or (423) 439-4457.
Many of you have asked how to help, and there are several ways you can get involved to support our campus and our neighbors.
First, ETSU and the Marsh Regional Blood Center will continue the blood drive tomorrow in the Culp Student Center on the third floor.
Second, ETSU is collecting donations for hygiene kits, flood buckets, clothing, food, and cleaning supplies. Donations can be dropped off on the third floor of the Culp Student Center, in the blue Bucky's Food Pantry collection bins located around campus, and at the tailgate for Saturday's football game.
Third, a list of organizations accepting monetary donations is available at etsu.edu/response. There, you can find information about how to give to local relief organizations and to the Buccaneer Crisis Fund.
Finally, those who would like to volunteer for cleanup efforts are asked to register with ETSU Serves and attend emergency response training, which will be held on campus this week.
While we recognize the desire to roll up our sleeves and jump in, it is important that we work closely with our community partners and TEMA in mobilizing ETSU volunteers and providing support. Training will be provided on how to safely assist in the aftermath of the storms, and volunteers will be deployed to areas where they can be of the greatest assistance.
Details on how to volunteer are available on the ETSU Response page at etsu.edu/response. Please continue monitoring that page as well as your email and our social media channels for ongoing updates.
If you have not done so already, please be sure to download the ETSU Safe app to receive emergency alerts by visiting etsu.edu/safety. You should also text ETSU to 237233 to receive emergency text alerts.
I would like to thank everyone for their support and for working so quickly to rally around our community. There are hundreds of initiatives underway across campus to provide relief and support for those affected, and I am incredibly proud of the generosity and dedication of this campus community. Please also remember that the fallout from this tragedy will be ongoing for months and even years. We are committed to supporting our students, faculty, staff, and the community at large for the duration. Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another.
Godspeed,
Brian Noland, President
https://www.etsu.edu/response/default.php
A message from ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland:
Good evening,
Over the past few days, our community has experienced unimaginable losses and devastation as a result of the winds and rain from Hurricane Helene. Everyone in our region has either been impacted or knows someone who has been affected by these events. In this difficult time, we must come together to support one another and rebuild and strengthen our communities.
First, I want to assure our students and employees that we will offer maximum flexibility as you work to take care of loved ones and personal matters. ETSU has suspended classes and deadlines, and students will be allowed to make up any coursework missed due to the storm. Employees who need to miss work will not be penalized or required to utilize leave hours.
At the same time, we are asking those who are able to help us keep campus services and facilities operational as much as possible to provide support to our students, employees, and community.
Students who need assistance should contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@etsu.edu or (423) 439-5377.
Employees who need help should contact HR at hr@etsu.edu or (423) 439-4457.
Many of you have asked how to help, and there are several ways you can get involved to support our campus and our neighbors.
First, ETSU and the Marsh Regional Blood Center will continue the blood drive tomorrow in the Culp Student Center on the third floor.
Second, ETSU is collecting donations for hygiene kits, flood buckets, clothing, food, and cleaning supplies. Donations can be dropped off on the third floor of the Culp Student Center, in the blue Bucky's Food Pantry collection bins located around campus, and at the tailgate for Saturday's football game.
Third, a list of organizations accepting monetary donations is available at etsu.edu/response. There, you can find information about how to give to local relief organizations and to the Buccaneer Crisis Fund.
Finally, those who would like to volunteer for cleanup efforts are asked to register with ETSU Serves and attend emergency response training, which will be held on campus this week.
While we recognize the desire to roll up our sleeves and jump in, it is important that we work closely with our community partners and TEMA in mobilizing ETSU volunteers and providing support. Training will be provided on how to safely assist in the aftermath of the storms, and volunteers will be deployed to areas where they can be of the greatest assistance.
Details on how to volunteer are available on the ETSU Response page at etsu.edu/response. Please continue monitoring that page as well as your email and our social media channels for ongoing updates.
If you have not done so already, please be sure to download the ETSU Safe app to receive emergency alerts by visiting etsu.edu/safety. You should also text ETSU to 237233 to receive emergency text alerts.
I would like to thank everyone for their support and for working so quickly to rally around our community. There are hundreds of initiatives underway across campus to provide relief and support for those affected, and I am incredibly proud of the generosity and dedication of this campus community. Please also remember that the fallout from this tragedy will be ongoing for months and even years. We are committed to supporting our students, faculty, staff, and the community at large for the duration. Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another.
Godspeed,
Brian Noland, President
https://www.etsu.edu/response/default.php
