After learning about the\ntragic news of the earthquake in Ya\u2019an, Sichuan province, University of Macau\n(UM) students lost no time in organising a series of activities to help the\nearthquake victims. They prayed on the various social networking websites for\npeople affected by the earthquake, and kicked off a one-week fundraising\ncampaign today (22 April). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the\nfundraising campaign, UM students will also organise a candlelight vigil, a\ncharity ice cream sale, and a \u201cblessing card\u201d activity. They plan to put more\ndonation boxes on campus to try to raise as much money as possible. UM also\nplans to provide full scholarships to three students from the earthquake-affected\narea to encourage them to continue with their studies and to stay positive in\nthe face of the tragic disaster. A counselling team has been established to\nprovide help to UM students who need assistance or emotional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The donation boxes can be\nfound at the East Asia College (EAC), the Pearl Jubilee College (PJC), the Honours\nCollege (HC), the Student Affairs Office, the ninth floor of the East Asia Hall, and the Student Centre. All\ndonations received will be delivered to the Macau SAR Red Cross. The disaster\nrelief activities have received great support from UM staff and students. The\nfollowing UM units have been involved in the organisation of the activities\u2014the\nChina Mainland Students Association, the Postgraduate Association, the\nStudents\u2019 Union, the Student Affairs Office, the Communications Office, the\nAcademic Affairs Office, the Alumni and Development Office, the Global Affairs\nOffice, HC, EAC, PJC and\nAlumni Association.<\/p>
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