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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Corker Praises Union for Inspiring the Nation
Great article from http://www.uu.edu/news/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=1286
Corker praises Union for inspiring the nation
JACKSON, Tenn. – February 9, 2008 – Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker praised Union University’s leadership, students and community Feb. 8 for the inspiring way they responded to the devastating tornado that struck the campus Feb. 5.
“The devastation here is hard to visualize, even on TV,” said Corker, R-Tenn., in remarks during a press conference. “To see (the destruction) in person really makes such a lasting impression. To see the people in this area, the way they’ve responded, it’s incredibly heart-warming.
“The nation focused on this outstanding university and I have to tell you the way the students handled themselves here has inspired a nation. I know that Union’s leaders can be awfully proud of these students.”
As Corker toured the campus with David S. Dockery, Union president, he stopped to tell groups of students how proud he was of them.
“There was no loss of life. I think that was an absolute miracle,” Corker said. “I’m glad to be in the presence of the wonderful people who make up this university and certainly to be around so many people in this community who are pitching in to help each other.”
Before Corker’s Friday afternoon visit to Union, he had spent the day with President George Bush in Macon County surveying damage from the tornado in that area. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., who was also with Bush and Corker in Macon, plans to visit the Union campus Monday.
Bush signed the paperwork Thursday night naming Madison County a disaster area, meaning people in that county are eligible to apply for federal aid.
In his remarks during the press conference, Dockery thanked Corker for coming to campus and giving support to the university community.
“It is inspiring and encouraging for all of us at Union University to receive a visit from (Sen. Corker), to receive his affirmation, to know of his care and concern for our students, as well as our faculty and staff, at this particular time,” Dockery said.
“We have moved over the last 48 hours from an emergency crisis mode to a time of recovery today with volunteers on campus to help,” he continued. “We’re focused on the future and moving forward. That could not have happened without all the people who have come out to support us including the (Jackson and Madison County) mayors, Jackson police and fire departments, emergency and health care personnel, and of course, our great students here at this university.”
Corker also commended the workers and volunteers for their efforts.
“My hat’s off to the city mayor, the county mayor, the EMS workers – all the people who pitched in,” he said. “And, certainly to your great university leader who has had a vision here over the last 13 years, and I know is now having to focus on things he wasn’t planning to focus on.”
Corker encouraged students and people in the community displaced by the tornado to call (800)621-FEMA to receive assistance in finding a place to live.
By Andrea Turner ('08)
Corker praises Union for inspiring the nation
JACKSON, Tenn. – February 9, 2008 – Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker praised Union University’s leadership, students and community Feb. 8 for the inspiring way they responded to the devastating tornado that struck the campus Feb. 5.
“The devastation here is hard to visualize, even on TV,” said Corker, R-Tenn., in remarks during a press conference. “To see (the destruction) in person really makes such a lasting impression. To see the people in this area, the way they’ve responded, it’s incredibly heart-warming.
“The nation focused on this outstanding university and I have to tell you the way the students handled themselves here has inspired a nation. I know that Union’s leaders can be awfully proud of these students.”
As Corker toured the campus with David S. Dockery, Union president, he stopped to tell groups of students how proud he was of them.
“There was no loss of life. I think that was an absolute miracle,” Corker said. “I’m glad to be in the presence of the wonderful people who make up this university and certainly to be around so many people in this community who are pitching in to help each other.”
Before Corker’s Friday afternoon visit to Union, he had spent the day with President George Bush in Macon County surveying damage from the tornado in that area. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., who was also with Bush and Corker in Macon, plans to visit the Union campus Monday.
Bush signed the paperwork Thursday night naming Madison County a disaster area, meaning people in that county are eligible to apply for federal aid.
In his remarks during the press conference, Dockery thanked Corker for coming to campus and giving support to the university community.
“It is inspiring and encouraging for all of us at Union University to receive a visit from (Sen. Corker), to receive his affirmation, to know of his care and concern for our students, as well as our faculty and staff, at this particular time,” Dockery said.
“We have moved over the last 48 hours from an emergency crisis mode to a time of recovery today with volunteers on campus to help,” he continued. “We’re focused on the future and moving forward. That could not have happened without all the people who have come out to support us including the (Jackson and Madison County) mayors, Jackson police and fire departments, emergency and health care personnel, and of course, our great students here at this university.”
Corker also commended the workers and volunteers for their efforts.
“My hat’s off to the city mayor, the county mayor, the EMS workers – all the people who pitched in,” he said. “And, certainly to your great university leader who has had a vision here over the last 13 years, and I know is now having to focus on things he wasn’t planning to focus on.”
Corker encouraged students and people in the community displaced by the tornado to call (800)621-FEMA to receive assistance in finding a place to live.
By Andrea Turner ('08)
Friday, February 8, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
"Praise You in This Storm"
Jelks and Jones
Wingo on the left and Jelks on the right. Lived in Wingo 7 Fall 2001 and Jelks 6 Fall 2002.
I lived in Jones 1 Fall of 2003 and Spring of 2004.
After seeing these pictures, I am so thankful everyone at Union survived. God protected the students on Union University's Campus last night and the Union community praised Him in this storm. Remember and pray for the Union and Jackson community over the next few days and weeks to come as the clean up and rebuilding process takes place.
(Thanks to Claire for sharing her pics with me.)
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Pray for Union and Jackson Community
Union University was damaged in the tornado tonight. Some students may still be trapped in the dorms. Please pray for the students tonight and in the coming weeks.
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Sunday, February 3, 2008
Gymnastics, Basketball, and Early Birthday Fun!
This weekend I met my mom, dad, and Uncle Jerry in Alabama to go to the gymnastics meet vs. Georgia, basketball game vs. LSU, and celebrate my birthday a little early. We stayed with my aunt and uncle and had Birthday fun Saturday night at their house.
Alabama lost to Georgia in gymnastics, but they won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in individual all-around! I wanted to go to this meet to see three Olympic gymnasts from the 2004 team. Terin Humphrey (Alabama), Courtney Kupets (Georgia), and Courtney McCool (Georgia). Terin was sick and could not compete this week. I think we could have won if she was well. :) Random Fact: Terin and Courtney McCool trained at the same gym before the Olympics!
Courtney Kupets on bars (Georgia)
Alabama on Beam
Courtney Kupets (Georgia)
Courtney McCool (Georgia)
Saturday was the basketball game and Alabama won! It was close at the end, but they pulled throuh and beat LSU! We had bad seats and moved closer after the first half.
February Birthday fun! (Channing turns 3...I will be 25!)
Strawberry Cake!
Cousins!
Channing opening my presents!
Opening her birthday presents: a new book, Fancy Nancy, and fancy shoes and feather boa, so she can be like Nancy in the book!
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