COGS Develops Database to Assist Flood-Affected Graduate Students

COGS is working to create a centralized source of information for those affected by the flood. There is a lot of information brewing about that suggests how students can get help if they have been impacted by the flood – however it’s not centralized and may be difficult for students to find. We’ve created (and are continuing to work on) a database that has pertinent information about housing, donated furniture, cleaning supplies, clothing, international student assistance, and more specifically targeted to graduate students affected by the flood. Currently, please contact Mark Salisbury at the COGS office: (319) 337-5074 or cogs@cogs.org if you have needs, want more information, or can offer assistance yourself.

An ideal first place to look is 2008flood.org. The University of Iowa's Flood Recovery Site is up as well.

Check out the State of Iowa's Flood Resource Center, Iowa City's Flood Recovery Website, Coralville's News Updates, the Johnson County United Way, the Iowa City Red Cross, or FEMA's Midwest Flood Response Site for more information.

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UI Board of Regents Drops Lawsuit against UE-COGS

The University of Iowa Board of Regents has decided to drop their lawsuit against UE-COGS. The Board has agreed to provide COGS with employment information as agreed upon in our current contract. COGS President Mark Salisbury declared, "We're happy to see this issue put behind us, and we look forward to working with the Univeristy in the future."

For more information on the successful resolution, contact Mark Salisbury or Rob Russell.

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