Working toward relief for Japan unites Ind. locals

The IU and Bloomington communities are sponsoring a teaching event and benefit 7 p.m. today in the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union to show support for Japan during its current crisis.

This is a chance for students and Bloomington community members to learn more about the complex issues surrounding the crisis in Japan.

A few IU faculty members will speak on several topics, including the nuclear power plant issue, Japanese and world media reactions, giving and volunteering and government issues currently at play.

Representatives from several local organizations will present their relief efforts, and students from the affected regions as well as musicians from the Jacobs School of Music will also participate.

A question-and-answer period will follow the event.