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While Stulberg commends President
Reid for his continued opposition to
divestment, she says the university
must address broader issues.
"StandWithUs is greatly concerned
by student reports of anti-Israel bias
within programs and departments
and of an increasingly hostile climate
on campus," Stulberg said. "We share
the students' concerns that malicious
anti-Israel/anti-Semitic graffiti and
flyers, one-sided anti-Israel polemics
and divestment campaigns demon-
izing Israel contribute to a hostile
climate."
She also is concerned that a non-
campus group has such freedom to
spread its message. "Campaigns such
as this effort by the ARA, while 'cam-
ouflaged' as anti-Zionist, smack of
anti-Semitism:' she said.
The national office of StandWithUs
has sent a three-page letter to the
board of governors and President Reid
explaining its concerns and urging a
policy review. The letter also contains
an offer to serve as a resource to bring
prominent pro-Israel voices to campus,
and includes a copy of the Findings and
Recommendations of the United States
Commission on Civil Rights Regarding
Campus Anti-Semitism, Stulberg said.
The report, issued on April 3, 2006,
says, "University leadership should
ensure that students are protected from
actions that could engender a hostile
environment in violation of federal law."
StandWithUs also sponsored an
anti-divestment ad in the campus
newspaper, the South End, the day of
the rally.
Campus Response
While concerned that students are
experiencing problems, WSU Dean of
Students David Strauss said he has not
received any reports of harassment or
intimidation.
"We are a public university and sup-
port the right to free speech',' Strauss
said. "Our No. 1 priority is to preserve
the right to free speech and ensure
events are safe events. There are ave-
nues that students can pursue if they
are having problems on campus or in
the classroom. I haven't been made
aware of it, so I don't see this as an
issue taking place."
While campus regulations pro-
vided by the administration allow the
university to impose time, place and
manner restrictions on groups using
the campus, after meeting with the
ARA rally organizers Strauss deter-
mined the event would be allowed.
While only registered student
groups can use university facilities,
receive university funds and have their
materials distributed by the Dean of
Students Office, no campus regula-
tions limit registered campus groups,
unregistered groups or others, from
posting notices on campus or holding
outside events.
The flyers were "not threatening
and not slandering in my estimation,"
Strauss said. "There is discourse at a
university on many issues, as there
should be. We have a welcoming and
open campus with lots of opportuni-
ties to organize and have events. It's
up to the students to determine how
active and involved they want to be."
Noting that both Students for
Israel and Hillel have applied for
and received Student Council funds,
Strauss urged greater involvement.
"Don't just sit back and be reactive,"
he said. "Pursue programs, fill the
showcases [in the Student Union], be
active, get involved and make a differ-
ence on campus."
"I think there has been, in recent
years, particularly among Orthodox
students, a feeling of intimidation on
campus," said Allan Gale, associate
director of the Jewish Community
Council of Metropolitan Detroit. "They
see public criticism of Israel, programs,
posters and chalking. I've heard this
from students, but I'm not saying they
are a majority"
"You find this on many campuses,"
Gale said, and universities can have a
difficult time balancing things.
"Freedom of expression and freedom
of speech are sacrosanct;' Gale says,
making universities reticent to step in.
Sharona Shapiro, Michigan director
of the American Jewish Committee,
has been on campus to speak with
students and consult with Hillel staff.
"I hope the students will be
informed, dynamic and energized,"
Shapiro said, after attending the
Khalidi lecture and meeting with stu-
dents and staff.
She voiced the hope that the activity
of StandWithUs "will be of assistance
to the Wayne State Jewish student
groups that care, and link up with
Hillel and the staff so there is a com-
prehensive advocacy plan."
She acknowledged there are issues
that need attention and expressed
confidence that they can be addressed.
"WSU values having a Jewish pres-
ence on their campus," she said.
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