Richard Falk, international law professor emeritus and United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing” during a news conference onMarch 21, Reuters reported.
Falk, a controversial figure in the United States,spoke last month at the Universityencouraging Palestinians to empower themselves and engage in nonviolent resistance in the ongoing conflict.
Israel took control of the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem as a result of the Six-Day War in 1967. It has previously denied accusations of persecuting Palestinians, stating an unwillingness to make peace with Israel.
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Faculty pass proposal to prevent the issuance of faculty-wide political statements
Nikki HanFaculty members can no longer issue faculty-wide statements expressing certain political positions or beliefs and can only vote on actionable proposals, after a vote at the faculty meeting on April 28.
Faculty members can no longer issue faculty-wide statements expressing certain political positions or beliefs and can only vote on actionable proposals, after a vote at the faculty meeting on April 28.
Graduate Student Government focuses on CPUC, DCE, and a graduate student center
Meghana VeldhuisDuring its April 29 meeting, the Graduate Student Government discussed voting corrections, DCE policy reforms, and campus initiatives.
During its April 29 meeting, the Graduate Student Government discussed voting corrections, DCE policy reforms, and campus initiatives.
Erik Medina, Rosie Eden named valedictorian, salutatorian for the Class of 2025
Leela HenslerOn Monday, the University announced Erik Medina ’25 as valedictorian and Rosie Eden ’25 as salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
On Monday, the University announced Erik Medina ’25 as valedictorian and Rosie Eden ’25 as salutatorian for the Class of 2025.