Date revised: 2/10/2023

Community Gathering for Support and Response

Wednesday, February 15, Noon, Cannon Chapel

The Emory community is grieving with those impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that have taken and harmed so many lives. All are welcome to gather in community for a time of sharing remarks, prayers, and resources for support and action. Refreshments will follow. Sponsored by Emory University OSRL with Campus Life, CAPS, FSAP, GMSC, ISSS, MESAS, and MSA. For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu. A list of helpful resources and additional information can be in the Emory News Center.

2/10/2023: The following email message was sent to Emory international students and scholars from the areas affect by the tragic earthquake that occurred in eastern Turkey and nothern Syria. 

To international students (F-1 and J-1) and scholars (J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, and E-3):

We would like to follow up with you regarding our previous message sent out on Monday. We know that this has been a difficult week as more information has become known regarding the scope of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

The Emory community is grieving with those impacted by this tragedy that has taken and harmed so many lives. We would like to invite you to a community gathering next Wednesday, February 15, for a time of sharing remarks, prayers, and resources for support and action. All are welcome. Please see the details below.

Turkey and Syria Earthquake: Community Gathering for Support and Response
When: Wednesday, February 15, 12pm
Where: Cannon Chapel

This event is sponsored by the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life with Campus Life, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Faculty Staff Assistance Program, the Graduate Muslim Student Council, ISSS, the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, and the Muslim Students Association. Refreshments will follow.

Emory provides a variety of resources to help students, faculty, and staff during difficult times. For more information about support resources, please click here.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact your ISSS advisor if there is any way that we can help during this difficult time.

2/6/2023: The following email messages were sent to Emory international students and scholars from the areas affect by the tragic earthquake that occurred in eastern Turkey and nothern Syria.

To international students (F-1 and J-1):

We in ISSS are deeply saddened by the recent earthquake that occurred in Turkey and Syria. We understand that you may be personally affected by this terrible tragedy. Our hearts go out to you, your family, and all those who have been impacted.

ISSS is here to support you in whatever way we can during this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact your ISSS advisor. Additionally, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life have staff and programs to support the Emory community.

Wishing you and your loved ones all the best from our team in ISSS.

To international scholars (J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, and E-3):

We in ISSS are deeply saddened by the recent earthquake that occurred in Turkey and Syria. We understand that you may be personally affected by this terrible tragedy. Our hearts go out to you, your family, and all those who have been impacted.

ISSS is here to support you in whatever way we can during this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact your ISSS advisor. Additionally, Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life have staff and programs to support the Emory community.

Wishing you and your loved ones all the best from our team in ISSS.