UW-Madison junior Maggie Baker is not the only student on campus who was devastated to hear about the earthquake in Haiti and felt compelled to do something to help out.
Many UW-Madison students and organizations on campus are making an effort to provide relief to the people of Haiti.
Baker is currently in the process of organizing a campuswide clothing drive to benefit those in Haiti.
She said although UW-Madison students may be short on money, she believes it is still important to make the effort to help out.
""The clothing drive is an easy way to get a large number of people involved to promote the cause without necessarily asking for money,"" she said.
Baker said she is still working out the details of the drive but plans to have places for students to donate in common campus buildings like the Student Activity Center, the SERF and residence halls throughout next week.
Several other UW-Madison students have planned events on campus throughout the next few weeks as well, including those in the Greek community.
""We're a connected world, and we need to help those in need, especially when we have the money and resources and time on our hands to give to them,"" said Betsy Pike, president of Gamma Phi Beta.
Pike is one of over 200 UW-Madison students planning on attending the ""Dance for Haiti"" event Jan. 23, organized by the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
In addition, the Associated Students of Madison have discussed plans for a ""Haiti Day of Action,"" the Greek community plans to host a ""Pray for Haiti"" event Friday and, according to a UW-Madison release, UW Health donated about $15,000 to the Red Cross.
Students can make Red Cross donations at redcross.org.
