The devastating earthquake in Nepal on Saturday and its unyielding aftershocks are tragic and catastrophic. Our hearts go out to the millions of people affected, including the  and our community members who have family and friends in the region. Over the years, countless ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºfaculty, students and alumni have studied Nepal’s cultural and geographic treasures, and this disaster reverberates across our globe-spanning Husky network. It is also a sobering reminder of the awesome power of nature and the potential damage a major earthquake can wreak on a region.
Many individuals have asked how to help. The ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºis aligning with a statewide disaster relief campaign through the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÔºCombined Fund Drive. Contributions to any of the  or the Nepalese Student Association  will help to raise the billions of dollars it will take to provide essential support. Thank you for your concern — and compassion.