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The CONnection News and Views from the University of South Carolina COLLEGE OF NURSING
OCTOBER 2015
ONE CAROLINA and CAROLINA STRONG The last several days have been challenging for our state, region, and campus community in the midst of a Type I FEMA disaster. The resilience and spirit of our great state and university continue to shine, as our village has been reaching out, assisting, and mobilizing support for one another. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni from the College of Nursing have been on the forefront providing support to others in need during this crisis. Several lives have been lost in our community, while others have lost homes, cars, and belongings. Our College keeps all those who have suffered during this time in our thoughts and prayers as we recover, restore, and rebuild. Dean Jeannette Andrews
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Today, the sun is shining brightly in Columbia, renewing our energy and resolve. The recovery of our Midlands community will take some time, and with the transportation and water challenges around the campus, student classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the week. Our faculty are reaching out to students, not only to ensure their safety and wellbeing, but to communicate and to prevent as minimal disruption as possible for the ongoing coursework this semester. We will all work together during this time as we all will act responsibly, remain flexible, and adaptable to the current situation. Our first priority is that everyone is safe and free from harm. We are a great team, ONE CAROLINA and CAROLINA STRONG! Best regards,
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Jeannette O. Andrews PhD, RN, FAAN Dean & Professor j.andrews@sc.edu
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