The arbitrary and false barriers between “University” and “community” evaporated during the firestorm. Overnight, the university changed from being a service provider to being a recipient of service. Join a discussion exploring how crisis compels the crossing of borders; how to prepare for crisis; and how race, ethnicity, or income, power, privilege, and positionality matter. | Learning Outcomes: Ability to develop a plan for communicating and addressing a crisis Recognition of importance and value of looking to others for help Development of an understanding of the false barriers between community partners and the institution