A devastating earthquake shook the city of Concepcion, Chile, over the weekend. And some people at Texas State have been affected in a personal way.
Alex Hering has more on the story.
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More than 700 people died in the earthquake that left many Chilean cities in rubble.
The news is especially sad for those who have spent time in Chile or have other connections there. Piano Professor Washington Garcia says he loves Chile -- with its rich history and art. Years ago he performed for Chile's president.
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SB “The culture was so rich I just loved it. etc”
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Garcia says he hopes Texas State will be involved in the relief effort.
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SB: “I hope they are OK, blah blah”
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Some students have plans to study in Chile, and so far they'll still be able to. The university's Study Abroad Director, Isis Gomez, says a student will be going to Chile's capital next week. Gomez says the summer program will also continue.
STANDUP/IN STUDIO: Latest reports confirm that the Chilean Red Cross is spreading out within the affected cities – street by street and home by home – searching for survivors. They are calling this a major catastrophe and are asking for international aid for field hospitals, power supplies and rescue workers.
For Bobcat Update I’m Alex Hering.
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
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