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A Letter to Chancellor Fox on President Yudof’s Open Letter on Tolerance

Posted on March 23, 2012 by ucsdfac

Earlier this month, President Yudof sent an open letter to the UC community regarding policies of tolerance.  However, while focus was placed on hateful speech and actions on our Jewish and Israeli students and colleagues, no mention was made of … Continue reading →

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CUCFA Cites Conflicts of Interest, Concerns over Hiring of Kroll Security Group and William Bratton to Investigate UC Police Violence

Posted on November 27, 2011 by ucsdfac

On November 27th, The Council of UC Faculty Associations (CUCFA) sent the following letter to President Yudof in response to his decision to hire the Kroll Security Group, and its Chairman William Bratton, to conduct an investigation of police violence … Continue reading →

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Yudof Calls for Investigation into Police Brutality, Names Key Advisors

Posted on November 26, 2011 by ucsdfac

      Over the past week, statements have been released by the UC Office of the President and the UCSD Office of the Chancellor, condemning police action and upholding commitments to free speech and peaceful assembly on UC campuses. … Continue reading →

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Academic Council Speaks out over Police Actions at Berkeley, Davis

Posted on November 21, 2011 by ucsdfac

The UC Academic Council sent a pointed letter to UC President Yudof on Nov. 20th, emphasizing their outrage at police abuse, the responsibility of the Chancellors in these actions, and the divestment of education support as an ultimate cause for … Continue reading →

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SDFA faculty come out in support of student protests

Posted on November 11, 2011 by ucsdfac

SDFA faculty members came out in support of student protests on campus from November 7-9, held on several campuses in response to proposed student tuition increases that would amount to 16% uptick over the next four years.  The UCSD protests, … Continue reading →

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Letter to President Yudof: Selection of UCSD’s Next Chancellor

Posted on November 2, 2011 by ucsdfac

SDFA President Ivan Evans has written the following letter to President Yudof with specific suggestions on improving community involvement in the selection of UCSD’s next Chancellor.  As of November 2nd, the UC Office of the President has provided no response. … Continue reading →

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