的se are challenging and unsettling times. From the tragic loss of innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives, to incidents of vandalism and hate speech on 校园, 现在比以往任何时候都重要, it is important that we all do our part to ensure that the University of Rochester remains a place where thoughtful and respectful discussions flourish in accordance with our Meliora值.
总统Mangelsdorf, 教务长Figlio, 约翰·布莱克希尔, University Vice President for 学生 Life, are very attuned to what is happening on 校园. Together, they are committed to the safety, security, and well-being of all our students. Just as important, they are encouraged by the care and consideration shown in our 校园 community and remind us that anti-Semitism, 伊斯兰恐惧症, 种族歧视, and other forms of hatred based on religion, 种族, or individual identity have no 澳门威尼斯人网上赌场的地方.
This page offers important resources for all University of Rochester students. We encourage you to review the programs and 服务 that are available to you during this difficult time.
Participating in protests or public observances is one way for students to share their voice and express their feelings. As tensions continue to rise internationally and even right here on 校园, it is essential that Rochester be a place where disagreements and differences of opinion continue to be accommodated and met with respectful dialogue and open conversations.
学生 wishing to organize a peaceful rally, vigil, protest or other public gathering on 校园 are expected to learn about support available for these events, 复习一下钥匙 points of running a safe and productive event.
If you are planning an event, contact the 学院院长办公室 学生 on River Campus for the latest organizational guidance and information about permitted locations, actions and speech.
If your event is not planned for River Campus, the 学院院长办公室 学生 can provide the name of the individual on a particular 校园 (伊士曼音乐学院, 医学院 & 牙科) who you need to speak with in advance. Broadly, University leaders are prepared to meet with you to discuss event planning and protocols. University leaders are also available to meet to have mutually respectful conversations about any student concerns.
Members of the University community are permitted to use our 校园 spaces to peacefully protest or gather, but the University cannot for safety reasons accommodate groups from outside of the institution who want to host similar events.
因此, it is required that any planned 校园 event has at least one identified student who can serve as lead event organizer and be someone that University officials can stay in contact with throughout the event planning and on the day of the gathering. Having a student organizer builds mutual understanding about the parameters of an event and helps prevent any misunderstandings. 的 identities of event organizers will be confidential. This is only asked so we can work together to create a 安全经验.
On the River Campus, the contact person must register the event at least three business days in advance with the 学院院长办公室 学生 and must be present at the event as a contact responsible for all activities. 学生 organizers on record will be held responsible for failing to take reasonable steps to prevent participants from violating the 学生行为准则 or protest policies, while students, 工作人员, and faculty are accountable for their own actions.
的 University of Rochester stands firmly against anti-Semitism, 伊斯兰恐惧症, and other forms of hatred on the basis of race, religion, 种族.
We urge all members of the 校园 community to be mindful and responsible in the 行使言论自由. University of Rochester leaders are particularly concerned about language that calls for or incites violence, or seeks the elimination of any group of people. 它在我们的 校园 and is unacceptable. Even when such language does not meet the legal threshold for threats or 煽动, it causes fear and concern among members of the University community and is incompatible with 澳门威尼斯人网上赌场的价值观.
看到 学生 Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment.
If you are experiencing or witnessing bias or harassment—including verbal confrontations or through online postings or through social media— you can complete a Bias-Related Incident Report, or if an emergency, contact the Department of Public Safety immediately.
If joining or observing a protest or similar gathering, stay aware of your surroundings and signs of escalation, and consider participating with a friend or in groups for your safety.
的 University is continuing to offer programming and events for students and members of the University community who want to engage in current topics in meaningful and constructive 方法.
的 大学咨询 中心(UCC) has been holding virtual drop-in sessions focused on the Israel/Gaza conflict, as well as on 种族歧视 and recent anti-Black vandalism on 校园. 的se group counseling sessions are open to all students and are announced in the daily e-newsletter @Rochester, as well as on the UCC social channels.
Programming efforts led by the Office of 公平与包容 in collaboration with other departments are being developed, and the office is asking students to be involved 在规划中. If interested, contact the Office of 公平与包容 at (585) 275-2125, or stop by 140 沃利斯厅. Program information will be promoted in @Rochester, student newsletters, and on the 大学的日历.