Donors criticize 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment', request further Penn hate speech regulation
The encampment first formed on Thursday afternoon following the intersection of a march beginning at City Hall and a faculty walkout on Penn’s campus.
The encampment first formed on Thursday afternoon following the intersection of a march beginning at City Hall and a faculty walkout on Penn’s campus.
Organizers wrote in a statement that until the encampment's demands are met, they "will continue to occupy this space."
"Do not escalate the situation. Do not violate the rights of students and faculty. Remember that the actions you choose to take today will be your legacy," the letter read.
The statement, referencing "violent police action" taken against student and faculty protesters on college campuses nationwide, urged Penn to prevent similar violence from "being replicated here in Philadelphia."
Organizers wrote in a statement that until the encampment's demands are met, they "will continue to occupy this space."
"Do not escalate the situation. Do not violate the rights of students and faculty. Remember that the actions you choose to take today will be your legacy," the letter read.
The letter was signed by 40 PFJP members whose names and identifying titles were redacted, citing safety concerns.
The DP reports live from the scene as pro-Palestinian activists begin their third day camped out.
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students about their reactions to the encampment and what they hope to see from the University moving forward.
Events offered included speakers, poetry readings, and de-escalation training.
Protesters have been notified of their violations and will face sanctions if they do not disband immediately.
Shapiro also emphasized the need to prevent antisemitism on campus while simultaneously allowing for free expression.
Voting on the referendum will be open for all undergraduate students until Wednesday.
Penn has suggested it would consider action against the encampment if it had evidence of "threatening or violent behaviors."
The Daily Pennsylvanian is live from College Green as pro-Palestinian activists complete their first evening camped out.
The protestors have set up at least 20 tents in front of College Hall after hundreds of Penn students, faculty, and Philadelphia community members rallied in support of Palestine.
In the investigation, CSA found that PAO failed to meet three different requirements necessary for student organizations at Penn, according to a source.
Rock will receive up to $300,000 from Schmidt Sciences, a philanthropic organization dedicated to fostering the advancement of science and technology.
Six Penn researchers were elected to the American Association for the Advancement’s 2023 class of Science Honorary Fellows.
This pledge, supported by the White House, requires healthcare organizations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.