September 7, 2021
Dear Alumnae and Friends,
We are now experiencing some unprecedented disasters in the US. Many of our alumnae and friends have been following these events and some have been affected by ongoing fires in California, the continuing drought in the West, the devastating effects of Hurricane Ida in the South, or the tornadoes and historic rain and flooding in the Mid-Atlantic region as Ida traveled north. Our alumnae community, from near and far, have experienced other adversities and challenges.
New Brunswick was hard hit as the Raritan River overflowed, but the water has receded and people here are busy cleaning and recovering. The Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center was not damaged in the storm.
During times like these, we appreciate and admire the outreach and concern demonstrated by our alumnae community as they connect with us and each other via social media, email, texts and phone calls to bolster each other's spirits or just to check in. Staying engaged can bring relief and comfort to members of our community just as they need it most.
We want you to know that we are thinking of each of you during these difficult times. We truly are a caring community of 39,000 strong, resilient, and optimistic people, and we will manage to get through this latest series of extraordinary events.
We also want to take this opportunity to wish those alumnae and friends who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a happy and joyous new year. Shanah Tovah!
Please stay safe, strong and connected.
Valerie L. Anderson '81, MBA
AADC Executive Director
