Tag: Campus Protests
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Colorado Christian University receives handwritten letter from Israeli PM Netanyahu
Recognizing Colorado Christian University’s public displays of support for Israel and for Jewish students, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu penned a handwritten note of gratitude to the college last month. “With much appreciation for your stalwart support for Israel, and with all best wishes,” Netanyahu wrote. The letter was given to CCU Chancellor Donald Sweeting…
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Federal complaint filed against Colorado College alleging civil rights violations
The National Jewish Advocacy Center and attorneys representing Jewish students at Colorado College have filed a federal complaint against the school. The complaint filed Friday alleges that the college administration did nothing to address increased antisemitic harassment and discrimination on campus after the start of the Israel-Hamas war last year. The complaint goes on to…
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Two Denver councilmembers ask city attorney to drop charges against pro-Palestinian protesters
Two members of the Denver City Council have asked the city attorney to drop the charges against the roughly 40 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for erecting an encampment on the Auraria Campus. And on Monday, activists confronted the council during the latter’s public comment session and also demanded that the city decide against pursuing charges. …
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Palestine, Israel solidarity on full display at Colorado College’s 2024 commencement
Symbolic attire and gestures were displayed throughout the ceremony and was followed by a pro-Palestinian march on campus
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Colorado College pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled ahead of graduation
Days ahead of Sunday’s Colorado College commencement, pro-Palestinian protests on campus have come to a halt as students dismantled an encampment Wednesday afternoon. The fenced-in encampment on the CC Tava Quad was more of a memory by Thursday afternoon, with only two empty tents remaining out of dozen or so that had been stood for…
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University of Denver eyes disciplinary action against pro-Palestinian protesters
University of Denver officials are eyeing disciplinary action against pro-Palestinian protesters who don’t comply with campus policy, adding they have also seen instances of antisemitism from the encampment. “Despite our efforts to promote free expression, engage in listening, and maintain safety, the situation has continued with intentional disregard for university policy and a troubling increase…
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Feces, drug paraphernalia and homeless people: Auraria Campus officials decry ‘lawlessness’ at pro-Palestinian encampment
University officials on Thursday afternoon described an escalating health and safety situation arising out of the pro-Palestinian encampment on the Auraria Campus, noting that feces now litter the area, some have observed drug paraphernalia and homeless people have also now set up tents. A few hours later, roughly 100 protesters swarmed the corner of Mariposa…