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May 23, 2008

Bryant's U.S.-China Institute launches quake relief fund

The U.S.-China Institute at Bryant University has launched a China Earthquake Relief Fund aimed at helping schools and students recover from the May 12 earthquake.

All of the money raised will be used for educational purposes in the Sichuan province via the province’s education department. The institute will also work directly with the Sichuan government to monitor how the money is used.

“China’s media have reported that more than 7,000 schools in the province were damaged or destroyed by the earthquake,” Hong Yang, associate professor of science and technology and director of the U.S.-China Institute said in a statement. “As an educational institution with academic and cultural ties to several Chinese universities and organizations, we feel a special calling to assist in this way.”

Contributions –– which are tax deductible –– can be made out to Bryant University and sent to the school at 1150 Douglas Pike, Box 40, Smithfield, RI 02917. Donations are also being accepted online.

A group of local Chinese and Chinese-American organizations has also set up a relief fund.

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