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…. "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…
…. 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…
… 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…
… 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…
…. "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…
… 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…
… 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…
… 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…