Newcomb College - Hurricane Katrina forum

Newcomb Jewelry Sales to Resume in January, 2006

2005-12-22T13:07:00.000-08:00

We have received many inquires about holiday purchases of the Newcomb Jewelry Collection. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate your requests until we are back on campus after the holiday season. Thank you for your interest in and continued support of the Newcomb Alumnae Office.

Letter from the Chairs of the Special Task Force

2005-12-14T08:11:00.000-08:00

Click here to read a copy of the letter from the Chairs of the Special Task Force that has been or will be sent to all Newcomb students and alumnae.

Letter from Dean Lowenthal - December 9, 2005

2005-12-09T16:51:00.000-08:00

Dear students, alumnae, and friends of Newcomb College,

I am writing to you today to speak about Newcomb College in light of Tulane’s University’s Renewal Plan. The Tulane University Board of Administrators unanimously approved a reorganization of the entire university as a result of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. A copy of that plan can be found here. I urge you to read it carefully.

This reorganization will affect many of the existing schools and colleges, including Newcomb College, which will cease to function as you have known it as of June 06.

A special Task Force has been set up to make decisions about how to honor Newcomb College. Soon you will receive an email from the Task Force with more information about how you can submit suggestions about how to honor Newcomb and how best to use the Newcomb Endowment.

To our current students, I want to offer the following reassurances. During the spring 06 semester, we will continue to offer as many of our traditional programs as possible. The curriculum and your requirements will remain unchanged. You will have ample opportunity to discuss your plans and concerns with your Newcomb advisor.

To our alumnae, I ask that you continue to support the Tulane Rebuilding Fund. I am very grateful for your support to date.

I will continue in my role as dean through the Spring 06 semester, and I plan to post regular updates on the status of the College. I ask that you be patient with us and with the process as we all work to create Newcomb’s place in a renewed Tulane University.

With gratitude for your continued dedication to Newcomb College,

Cynthia Lowenthal
Dean

Newcomb Academic Advising

2005-10-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

Students- Be sure to read this updated information on academic advising!

Newcomb College website

2005-09-19T11:15:00.000-07:00

Please visit www.newcombcollege.com for official information on the state of the college.

Any non-academic questions related to any of the operations of Newcomb College
may be sent to the following address: newcombcollege@yahoo.com. You will
receive an answer as soon as it is available.

Thanks,
Julie

NEWCOMB COLLEGE website update

2005-09-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let you all know that I am working on creating a more official website for Newcomb College. Please stay tuned...

Julie

Newcomb College forum

2005-09-01T07:23:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! This is Julie Gomez. I work(ed) for the Dean of Newcomb College at Tulane University in New Orleans. I've created this blog as way for all of us affiliated with Newcomb College of Tulane University to reach each other. Please spread the word and use this as a source of information for Newcomb College. Please keep the information concise. The blog will continue to be updated.

Thanks!!!

From Cynthia Lowenthal, Dean of Newcomb College

2005-09-01T05:23:00.001-07:00

Dear Newcomb family,
It's Cynthia Lowenthal, Dean of Newcomb College. My deepest thanks to Julie Gomez for setting up this blog. Now we can all stay in touch much more easily! If you find this blog, please let us know where you are and that you're safe.

I evacuated safely to family and can be reached at cynthia.lowenthal@gmail.com. I have also heard, thank goodness, from many Newcomb staff members. Jan and Cindy are both in good condition----Cindy in Alabama, and Jan on her way to Houston. Graci and family are on their way to Florida. Erik is heading to Maryland (I am told), Tom is off to North Caroline, and Beth was headed to Dallas. As you can see from other postings, Julie, Margarita, Katie, and Sarah have reached safe places. Erin, glad to hear you're in Houston.

I'm sorry that I have no additional offical information to share with you yet. If I hear anything new, I will post.

Please do the same. Please be careful and stay in touch.
More to come,CL

More blogs

2005-09-01T05:23:00.000-07:00

Hey all. I am new at blogging so please be patient as I continue to figure this out. There are several postings in the Archive section. Also, be sure to check out these sites.

http://emergency.tulane.edu

http://www.vividspaces.com/

http://tulane.dailyjolt.com/

Tulane Student Info Blog

Tulane Refugee Blog

WWL's site, stream it live

An interactive map of New Orleans with damage information

Breaking news from the Times-Pic via NOLA.com

WWL Katrina Blog, updated often

A forum for Orleans Parish

WWL Forum about local universities