This week, students at DePaul University are being asked to get involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and vote on a non-binding resolution that asks the university to divest from companies that do business in the Jewish State. But for some Jewish students on the Lincoln Park, Chicago campus, the campaign behind the proposed measure has created an atmosphere of intimidation, not free speech.
Rachel (last name withheld), a sophomore at DePaul, explained that the “DePaul Divest” campaign, begun two months ago, has transformed this campus from one that used to be “safe and community-giving.”
“This entire campaign and entire sit-in going on in the SAC (Schmitt Academic Center) is totally unsafe for Jewish students and I have had a lot of Jewish students text me and call me today and tell me they are not comfortable walking through that part of our campus, which is really disheartening.”
Rachel added, “About two months ago when SJP (Students for Justice in Palestine) started the ‘DePaul Divest’ campaign, I no longer felt safe on this campus and I no longer felt I could be a proud Jewish student.”
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De Paul U is my alma Mater - Bachelor of Music Composition, De Paul U School of Music, 1976.
It's not surprising to hear about this sort of lunacy at Harvard, Georgetown or the rest of the Ivy League insane assylums, but at De Paul it's a real shock.
I've walked through that campus many times, on my way to and from the John T. Richardson Library. It was always welcoming and a joy to behold. It's a shame that such miserable individuals can ruin things for all.
I'd also like to hear what the family of the late Dr. Leon Stein, Professor at the School of Music for 50 years and Dean for 35 has to day. Or Professor Herman Shapiro, head of the Music Theory Department.
I'd also like to hear what the family of the late Dr. Leon Stein, Professor at the School of Music for 50 years and Dean for 35 has to day. Or Professor Herman Shapiro, head of the Music Theory Department.
