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Updated 4:00 PM September 28, 2005

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Goods needed for hurricane relief

The University is joining with the Washtenaw County ETCS and the local chapter of the Salvation Army to collect durable goods, clothing and selected personal items to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Collection boxes are located in the Michigan Union and League, and Palmer and Pierpont commons.

Items collected will be distributed first to meet the needs of hurricane victims and families relocated to the greater Washtenaw area. Remaining items will either be sent to assist families in areas impacted by the hurricane or be used by the Salvation Army to aid local families and individuals in need.

Items needed include: bath soap, toothbrushes & paste, towels, deodorant, feminine products, dishes, bedding, clothing, socks, t-shirts, infant items like diapers, baby powder and wipes. Only new items should be placed in the boxes.

Questions regarding the effort can be directed to Jim Kosteva at (734) 763-5554 or jkosteva@umich.edu.

MFit challenge: Train with the Team

MFit and the U-M Health System's Employee Wellness Program invite all U-M faculty, staff and students to participate in this year's MFit Charity Challenge: Train with the Team, Oct. 8-Nov. 19, to benefit the Coach Carr Cancer Fund. To register, call (734) 975-4410, ext. 487, or e-mail cmgi@umich.edu. To visit the employee wellness program online, go to http://www.med.umich.edu/mfit/employee.

FASAP opens office on Central Campus

The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) has opened a satellite office in Room 738 of the Dennison Building on Central Campus. To schedule an appointment to see a counselor at either FASAP's main office at the corner of Hoover and Greene or in the Dennison Building call (734) 936-8660 or e-mail fasap@umich.edu.

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