SGA begins letter writing campaign for soldiers

February 14, 2005

When Sandra Vogel noticed several of her students missing from this spring’s enrollment rosters, she decided something needed to be done.

“No, they aren’t drop outs,” she explained. “They requested withdraws because they serve in the United States armed forces. They chose to put their academic studies on hold, while the rest of us remain here, safely, at Miami Hamilton.”

The communications instructor contacted Amanda Noe, president of Student Government, with an idea. “I asked her if they would want to initiate a student letter writing campaign and Amanda said ‘Absolutely, yes.’”

However, the problem is learning who has been deployed. “Privacy laws do not allow the release of personal information, so we need everyone’s help,” Vogel said. “If anyone knows someone from Miami University that has gone to Iraq or is serving in another country, who may be in boot camp, training, or is waiting to be deployed, let us know who they are and where to send care packages and letters.”

Please send information to Amanda Noe at noeaj@muohio.edu.