Letter to the Editor: Faculty “Call To Action”
Richard Klein ’66 argues that the faculty “Call To Action” letter omits important information about the Israel-Palestine conflict and harms faculty-student relationships.
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Ora Szekely Discusses What We Do and Don’t Know About the Israel and Hamas Conflict
Ora Szekely, associate professor of political science at Clark University, explained the historical context of the Israel and Hamas conflict, and provided an explanation of current events at a talk on Nov. 2.
Students Stage Walkout for Palestine, Call for Admin Action
During a walkout last Wednesday, students demanded the college divest from weapons companies doing business with Israel, cut a study abroad tie to Haifa University, and issue an administrative statement condemning Israeli violence.
After Protest Arrests, UMass Pro-Palestine Coalition Reaffirms Demands
Members of a new UMass Amherst coalition were arrested after holding a sit-in at the administration building. They urged university divestment from companies funding the Israeli military at a press conference at East Hampshire District Court after their arraignments on Tuesday.
President Elliott Speaks on College Response to Israel/Gaza Conflict
President Michael Elliott discussed takeaways from students, outlined administrative steps to support them, and provided advice to navigate the Israel/Palestine conflict at a weekly meeting before the Association of Amherst Students.
Letter: Amherst College Call to Action
In this letter, a group of college faculty members call on the community to take action against the escalating violence in the Gaza strip.
Students React to Violence in Israel and Palestine
As the second week of war in Israel and Palestine begins, students express grief about the violence and fear for both their own safety and the consequences of speech on campus. Students were able to find ways to come together in community despite dread about the future of the conflict.