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Supporting grief, compassion and community on campus

Dear students and colleagues, as we look to the year ahead, we also need to reflect on the one just past. While the 2023-24 academic year had high and happy points, its memory is also marked by the devastating escalation of violence and suffering in Israel and Palestine… Read the full statement in YFile

Keeping University spaces safe, inclusive and welcoming for all members of the community

Read the full statement from President Rhonda l. Lenton” to “Dear 91ɫ community, we recognize that conflicts and crises occurring locally and globally continue to impact many community members and in different ways. The past year has been particularly challenging for those who have community and familial ties to Israel and Palestine, and who continue to […]

91ɫ affirms its commitment to ongoing dialogue and engagement

91ɫ recognizes that the encampments at universities across North America are intended to advocate for attention to the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, support for Palestinian students and scholars, and transparency regarding universities’ investments. The University administration acknowledges – with heartfelt empathy – the pain and anger experienced by members of the community due to […]

Message to the 91ɫ Community regarding removal of an encampment

For many weeks, 91ɫ has been clear that encampments and physical occupations of community spaces are not permitted under its policies. As was shared yesterday, early on the morning of June 5, 2024, a group of individuals unknown to the University came onto 91ɫ’s Keele Campus without permission and set up tents in the Harry […]

Message to the Community about an encampment on 91ɫ property

91ɫ is committed to open and respectful dialogue and to our collective efforts to create inclusive and welcoming campuses. During the night, a group of individuals came onto 91ɫ’s Keele Campus and set up tents in the Harry W. Arthurs Common. They were informed by the Community Safety team that any unauthorized use of campus […]

91ɫ's commitment to open and respectful dialogue

Dear 91ɫ Students, I hope that you are all doing well as you are finishing the 2023-2024 academic year and looking ahead to the summer. I am reaching out to talk to you about 91ɫ’s commitment to open and respectful dialogue, and about our collective efforts to create inclusive and welcoming campuses. The pain and anger […]