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Tag: Campus Security

0 Communities Antisemitism

Can the UW Protect Jewish Students?

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 20 Sep

The University of Washington's response to Jewish student safety concerns has been called into question following the disruption of a Board of Regents meeting by anti-Israel protestors.

0 Antisemitism Education

Columbia settles suit with Jewish student over encampments, promising additional security

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Jun

Columbia University has settled a lawsuit with a Jewish student over the impact of pro-Palestinian encampments on campus, promising enhanced security measures including walking escorts, safe entrances, and exam accommodations.

0 Education Politics

CUNY college cancels Israeli Memorial Day event due to protests

Luke Tress in JTA · 15 May

A branch of the City University of New York (CUNY) recently canceled an Israeli Memorial Day event organized by Hillel at Kingsborough Community College due to security concerns amidst anti-Israel protests.

0 Politics Education

Pro-Palestinian tent protests have spilled onto Canadian campuses. What happens next?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 May

Pro-Palestinian protests on Canadian campuses, inspired by recent events at Ivy League universities in the U.S., have stirred significant tension and debate among students, faculty, and Jewish communities.

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Like a scene out of a horror movie’: Violence erupts at UCLA as pro-Israel group tries to dismantle encampment

Louis Keene in Forward · 1 May

Violence erupted at UCLA as pro-Israel protesters attempted to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment, resulting in clashes outside the encampment lasting for hours until police intervened.

0 Antisemitism Education

USC: Don’t blame Jews for canceling your valedictorian

Rob Eshman in Forward · 17 Apr

The University of Southern California faced controversy after rescinding the invitation for Asna Tabassum to speak at graduation due to security threats.

0 Politics Education

USC cancels commencement speech from Muslim valedictorian after she shared link to anti-Israel website

Louis Keene in Forward · 16 Apr

The University of Southern California (USC) canceled the commencement speech of Muslim valedictorian Asna Tabassum after she shared a link to an anti-Israel website on her Instagram page.

0 Education Antisemitism

‘I’m screaming for help’: Jewish students face violence at UC Berkeley Israel talk

Emma Goss in Forward · 28 Feb

Jewish students at UC Berkeley faced violence as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a lecture by an Israeli attorney and IDF reservist, resulting in injuries to attendees.

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Special report: What’s it really like to be Jewish on campus right now?

Talya Zax in Forward · 5 Nov 2023

A special report by The Forward reveals the challenges faced by Jewish students on American college campuses in light of the Israel-Hamas war.