To All Members of the Campus Community:
Earlier this semester, images of swastikas were found on and near campus, some accompanied by hate language. I said in a message to campus last month that we must continue to condemn strongly such hate symbols and language. However, in addition to denouncing hate, we must find ways to create an environment where people can learn from, respect, and care for one another. To provide space for collective healing, communal awareness, and collaborative action, we will hold a campus and community town hall, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the University Union Ballroom. Please plan to join us at 4:00 for refreshments before the town hall begins.
The town hall will feature sessions on the themes of collective healing, communal awareness, and collaborative action. Sessions will be moderated by Professor Harvey Stark, chair of the Humanities and Religious Studies department, and Michael Nguyen, associate vice president for Inclusive Excellence. They ask that questions be submitted before the event so the largest number of voices can be heard. Issues raised by submitted questions will be reflected in the sessions and will inform future collaborative action.
I look forward to this opportunity for us to come together as a Hornet Family to listen, to learn, and to support one another.