In Support of Ukraine: Community Resources, Upcoming Events ikjaved@davidson.edu Thu, 03/10/2022 - 10:17 In Support of Ukraine: Community Resources, Upcoming Events Students, faculty and staff gathered around the flagpole outside of Chambers for a vigil for Ukraine. 1646913600Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked outrage and an outpouring of support for Ukraine’s citizens from around the world. Davidson College and surrounding communities continue to organize events and curate resources in an effort to aid Ukrainians, raise awareness of the crisis and educate those who want to know more about Russia, Ukraine and the historical and cultural context around this unprovoked conflict. This page is a non-exhaustive list of the resources and events being organized on campus and nearby. We will continue to update this as new information and opportunities to show support for Ukraine become available. Resources and Upcoming Events Wildcat Sync Events and Resources Page New information about student and community-driven efforts are added here as they become available. Must have a Davidson College email account to log in. Wildcat Sync Resources & Events E.H. Little Library The research guide, Crisis in Ukraine, outlines library resources pertaining to Ukraine and the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. It also addresses misinformation and ways to help. Learn more about Ukraine’s history and culture through the resources available in our “Stand With Ukraine” library display (in the library lobby beside the Fishbowl). Leave a note (or photo or postcard) on the Fishbowl walls to show support or share a remembrance. Davidson Learns Event Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Putin’s Historical Distortions Event Details 3 p.m., Thursday, March 17 Zoom Meeting: http://us06web.zoom.us/j/5282350917 Meeting ID: 528 235 0917 For technical assistance, please email specialevents@davidsonlearns.org Amanda Ewington, professor and chair of Russian Studies at Davidson College, will provide historical and cultural context about the historical distortions Putin has used to justify the invasion of Ukraine. She will also discuss the advent of Russia’s isolation from the world due to sanctions. Donate Blood March 29: Blood Drive hosted by Davidson College Global Health Other Upcoming drives (sortable by ZIP code) in our surrounding community Donate Funds Relief organizations highly recommend that individuals work through existing organizations. A financial contribution to reputable relief organizations is one of the most effective ways to support organizations who have the infrastructure to mobilize direct efforts. If you prefer to make a donation, be sure to visit Charity Navigator to help assess an organization’s effectiveness in managing donated funds.  The following is a nonexhaustive list of organizations that have mobilized efforts and need support. Doctors Without Borders Nova Ukraine Ukrainian Association of North Carolina UNICEF World Central Kitchen Learn More Video: Journalist, Activist and Author Masha Gessen at Davidson College on “How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia” Davidson Prof: Russia Belligerence Toward Ukraine Intended to Rewrite Post-Cold War Security Arrangements John Ballard ’96 Led Team Tasked With Getting Americans Out of Ukraine Davidson College alum John Ballard ’96 worked to get Americans safely out of Ukraine as consul general for U.S. Embassy Kyiv. Learn more. Robert Lim ’91, M.D., Cares for Ukrainian Citizens in War Zone Robert Lim, a surgeon and Davidson College alum, is volunteering to work in a war zone only a couple years after retiring from the Army. He is caring for the wounded and training civilian medics in Ukraine. Photos Chris Record