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From: Hardson Kwandayi
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:29 AM
Subject: Hurricane Katrina Disaster Condolence Message

The Fulbright Association
Carol Bender -The Fulbright Association- Arizona Chapter
Maximilian Reichard-The Fulbright Association-Louisiana Chapter
Joanne Lagassé Long- Director -The International Student Services-The University of Arizona

My heart and thoughts go out to all the victims, survivors and all those who lost their loved ones in the Hurricane Katrina disaster. May God bless all the victims and guide their loved ones left behind. For the rescuers - you will always be remembered in a very special way.
 

When I went for my PhD studies at the University of Arizona in 2000 New Orleans was my first port of call. I spent 3 weeks at Loyola University as part of IIE preacademic orientation. I remember very well the beauty and tranquility of the Big Easy -as we came to know New Orleans.
 

May God Bless you all.

Hardson Kwandayi, PhD
Director of Training,
Zimbabwe Institute of Public Administration and Management
P Box 126
Norton, ZIMBABWE
 

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From:  Antonio Escobar

Sent:  Saturday, September 17, 2005

To: Dr. R Fenton-May, President, Fulbright Association

Dear Dr. Fenton-May,

In its recent meeting the executive board of the Spanish Fulbright Association has asked me to express our sincere sympathy for the victims of the terrible tragedy that has so harshly struck the gulf region and all of America.  All people of good will have have been deeply saddened by so much
destruction and loss. And we who have lived among the American people and gained so much from
our experiences there have been particularly touched.

We are confident that on the difficult road ahead to reconstruction the American people will again show the best of your society and that the solidarity of the world community will comfort and help.

Kind regards
Antonio Escobar

Antonio Escobar
President
Spanish Fulbright Alumni Association

-----Original Message-----
From: Kasim Te

Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 3:33 AM

Subject: Hurricane Katrina Response

Sept. 6, 2005 – On behalf of the Korea Fulbright Alumni Association and the Korea Fulbright Foundation, we would like to extend our deepest consideration and condolences for those in New Orleans and surrounding areas affected by the tragedies brought on by Hurricane Katrina.

Dr. Sung Hak Kang, President of the Korea Fulbright Alumni Association and Professor of Political Science at Korea University, and Dr. Jung Hyun Roh, Chairman of the Korea Fulbright Foundation, have both expressed heartfelt sympathy for those people affected by the hurricane. Having studied in the United States, taken part in local communities, and benefited from the many opportunities afforded to them by their American colleagues, the Korean Alumni Association and Fulbright Foundation members are committed to providing assistance to hurricane affected areas.

As a mere small token of our concern, the Korean Fulbright Alumni Association and the Korea Fulbright Foundation plan to make a significant contribution to relief and reconstruction efforts. The Alumni Association has pledged US $10,000, and the Directors of the Korea Fulbright Foundation have called a meeting to discuss their contribution level.

We hope that, in the aftermath, peace and stability are restored as soon as possible, and we pray that all those affected know that our minds are with them.

Jai Ok Shim

Executive Director

Fulbright Korea

James F. Larson

Deputy Director

Fulbright Korea

-----Original Message-----
From: Joerg Wolf
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 3:31 PM
Subject: Condolences

We are shocked by Katrina's destruction and wish to extend our heartfelt
condolences to those who have lost family members and friends! Our thoughts
are also with everyone who has suffered and/or is still suffering great
losses and personal hardship. We have encouraged our readers to donate to
various agencies by putting relevant links on our homepage
http://www.AtlanticReview.org

Sonja Bonin, Joerg Geier, and Joerg Wolf (German Fulbrighters)

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From: Cherif Ould Lahoucine
Subject: From Cherif Ould Lahoucine (Algeria)
Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 22:43:55 +0000

Dear Ms. Anderson,

After the terrible Hurricane which devastated the States of New Orleans
and Louisiana, I would like to express my deep condoleances to all the
peoples and their families who were killed, injured or are presently homeless.
My sentiment is the total solidarity with all Americans citizens, and I
know how much this country is great and will overcome this tragedy very
soon. I will pray God of all the humanity who created us to help the American
peoples in this hard time, and give them the power and the determination to
recover their legendary optimistic and happy lives.

Cherif Ould Lahoucine, Constantine, Algeria
(Fulbright 2003/2004, Georgia Institute of Technology)

-----Original Message-----
From: Toshio Shono
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 3:54 AM
Subject: Condolence and Sympathy to Victims by Hurricane

Dear Ms. Anderson,

On behalf of Tokyo Fulbright Association, we express our deep
condolence and sympathy to thousands of people killed, injured
or homeless by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and in the
region along the Gulf Coast..

We pray for people in Louisiana to restore their peaceful lives
and recover their rich cultural heritage, as soon as possible.

Toshio Shono
Secretary General
Tokyo Fulbright Association

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Kristensen
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 4:44 PM
Subject: Our condolences on the wrath of Katrina

To: Dr. R Fenton-May, President, Fulbright Association

Dear Dr. Fenton-May,

On behalf of the German Fulbright Alumni Association, please accept our
condolences on the destruction and loss of life due to Hurricane
Katrina. Here in Germany we are watching the developments closely, and
are taken aback at the sheer magnitude of the storm and the havoc it has
left behind. Many of our members have spent time in the Gulf Region, in
New Orleans in particular, and are particularly shocked by what has
happened.

Please extend our wishes to your members that they, their families and
loved ones are safe and well.

Kind regards
Joseph Kristensen

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Joseph Kristensen
President / 1. Vorsitzender
Fulbright Alumni e.V.
E-Mail: president@fulbright-alumni.de
Telefon: +49 (0)172 304 6512

-----Original Message-----

From: Fulbright Association
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:20 PM
Subject: Special message for those affected by Katrina

Sept. 1, 2005 - On behalf of the Fulbright Association's Board of Directors and your fellow Fulbright alumni around the world, we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you experience the grievous devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. We join you in mourning the loss of life and the destruction of habitat and property in this beautiful part of the world. When you have a chance, please let us know how you are. With best regards.

Jane L. Anderson, CAE
Executive Director

Lisa Chapin
Director of Chapter Relations

Marshall Ellis
Director of Membership Development

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