Memo from Jim and Sherry to Campus Participants

September 5, 2011

Dear Global Campus Participants,

Congratulations on the beginning of your Fall Academic Term 2011!!! You all are amazing, and we look forward to seeing in your catalog what you plan to teach and learn. We also plan to visit your campus soon.

This past week, the northeastern part of the United States, particularly Vermont and New Hampshire, was hit with a major tropical storm that created great floods and much damage to property, homes and farmland. Many of you live in the communities that were struck by this natural disaster. On behalf of Global Campuses Foundation, we wish to convey our heartfelt concern for all of you, your families, and friends during this challenging time.

As participants of Global Campuses, you have demonstrated your interest and participation in the communities you live. Many of you have taught classes about local areas including about your home town. As a campus, you have contributed to your community through your GCF Community Service Projects and Connections Conferences. This year you have a curriculum theme about “Building Community and Strengthening Connections”. You are a very strong part of your communities throughout Vermont and in New Hampshire.

We know you will support one another as we all process and experience what has taken place. This experience is part of all of our journeys, and we can look to each other to share about and listen to our stories and needs. Your creative educational ideas will most likely demonstrate ways to further contribute to your communities. Stay strong and positive in all you do. We are proud to be your colleagues.

Global Campuses Rocks!

With love from, Sherry and Jim Tewksbury, GCF