UCA students, faculty and staff were recognized at the annual American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas for their efforts to raise money to assist victims of the Haiti earthquake. Â
More than $9,194 was raised through various fundraisers held in January 2010.
The ÍøÆØÃÅ Helps Haiti Benefit Concert raised $3,148.48. The event was sponsored by faculty, staff and students of ÍøÆØÃÅ’s Residential Colleges, Minority Student Services & Student Life. The ÍøÆØÃÅ Chapter of the NAACP also made a donation.
 The ÍøÆØÃÅ Student Athlete Advisory Committee Pancake Breakfast contributed $4,561.50 to relief efforts and a Sigma Tau Gamma Benefit Party raised $1,364.34.
A BWALO, sponsored by ÍøÆØÃÅ’s Learning Communities, raised $200 for various organizations. Â Dr. Jerry Reynolds and Dr. Jeff Allender spoke about the physical and human geography of Haiti. Dr. Jayme Millsap Stone talked about the history and poverty of the region.