Academic Update

This isn't really academic at all...I just thought it would be nice to do an update about my day :o) I am in the computer lab, fighting with Black Lightning notes and answering Red Cross e-mails. That reminded me that I want to tell everyone about the Measles Initiative. Here is a short description:

The Measles Initiative is a long-term commitment to control measles deaths in Africa by vaccinating 200 million children, preventing 1.2 million deaths over five years. Leading this effort are the American Red Cross, United Nations Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and United Nations Children's Fund. Other key players in the fight against measles include the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and countries and governments affected by measles. For more information, or to support the Measles Initiative, log on to www.measlesinitiative.org or call 1-800 HELP NOW.

Red Cross at Cal is beginning to plan events and fundraisers for the Measles Initiative. Please e-mail me if you are interested. Thanks!