We think it is important to highlight the fashion in which the University Student Senate meeting was canceled:
For safety and security reasons, I have decided to cancel The New School's University Student Senate Forum scheduled for tonight, December 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Bob Kerrey
President
Best,
The New School in Exile
Thursday, December 18, 2008
6:50
I just stepped into the Foyer and we can hear the protesters outside.
We are being told that there are more people outside than inside, and we have 100+, so this is really saying something.
We are encouraged by you support!
Resolutely,
The New School in Exile
We are being told that there are more people outside than inside, and we have 100+, so this is really saying something.
We are encouraged by you support!
Resolutely,
The New School in Exile
6:40
We have been informed that no one will be allowed to enter the building. Exit will continue to be permitted.
Best,
The New School in Exile
Best,
The New School in Exile
The Present Situation (6:30)
We have made a strategic retreat from the back hallway and we no longer control the 13th Street door. We are currently working to fully secure the back door of the Cafeteria and right now it is not in jeopardy.
Resolutely,
The New School in Exile
Resolutely,
The New School in Exile
CUNY Students outside!
CUNY protesters outside! Students For Students!
Thank You, You are our Sisters and Brothers.
Best,
The New School in Exile
Thank You, You are our Sisters and Brothers.
Best,
The New School in Exile
University Student Senate Meeting (real time: 5:32)
Friends,
The University Student Senate Meeting that was scheduled for the Tishman Auditorium at 8pm will now be held in the Cafeteria!
Please Join us, we are already here and we will continue to deliberate.
Best Wishes,
The New School in Exile.
The University Student Senate Meeting that was scheduled for the Tishman Auditorium at 8pm will now be held in the Cafeteria!
Please Join us, we are already here and we will continue to deliberate.
Best Wishes,
The New School in Exile.
A letter to the faculty (real time: 5:19)
To the faculty of The New School,
We the students who are occupying the building at 65 5th Avenue have declared ourselves in solidarity with the faculty's votes of no-confidence in Bob Kerrey and Jim Murtha. In addition to this action, we have formed some basic demands that we believe must be met. These demands are:
1. The removal of Bob Kerrey from the position of President of The New School as well as the position of provost
2. The removal of Jim Murtha from the position of Executive Vice President of The New School
3. The removal of Robert Millard from the Board of Trustees
4. Organized and representative student participation and voting rights in the interim committee to hire a new provost
5. Disclosure of The New School's finances since 2001 and furthermore the creation of a separate academic budget
6. The creation of a committee dedicated to Social Responsible Investment
7. The immediate suspension of capital improvements on New School buildings and the redirection of these funds toward (a) an autonomous student space where we can study and engage in group work, (b) scholarships and tuition, (c) a respectable library
8. Refrain from disciplinary action against the organizers of this demonstration
We believe that these demands are reasonable and justifiable. We also recognize that our actions stand in solidarity with protesters in Europe as well as students worldwide who suffer similar disregard for basic needs and rights. We hereby invite the faculty to join us in our movement for better conditions at The New School, and we believe that these demands, once met, will result in a better academic environment for faculty and students alike.
We are doing this because we care about The New School and our education, and out of respect for the hard work teachers and students alike invest in our academic work.
We will be here at 65 5th Avenue until progress is made toward our demands. We invite you to join us.
In solidarity,
Your students
The University in Exile
We the students who are occupying the building at 65 5th Avenue have declared ourselves in solidarity with the faculty's votes of no-confidence in Bob Kerrey and Jim Murtha. In addition to this action, we have formed some basic demands that we believe must be met. These demands are:
1. The removal of Bob Kerrey from the position of President of The New School as well as the position of provost
2. The removal of Jim Murtha from the position of Executive Vice President of The New School
3. The removal of Robert Millard from the Board of Trustees
4. Organized and representative student participation and voting rights in the interim committee to hire a new provost
5. Disclosure of The New School's finances since 2001 and furthermore the creation of a separate academic budget
6. The creation of a committee dedicated to Social Responsible Investment
7. The immediate suspension of capital improvements on New School buildings and the redirection of these funds toward (a) an autonomous student space where we can study and engage in group work, (b) scholarships and tuition, (c) a respectable library
8. Refrain from disciplinary action against the organizers of this demonstration
We believe that these demands are reasonable and justifiable. We also recognize that our actions stand in solidarity with protesters in Europe as well as students worldwide who suffer similar disregard for basic needs and rights. We hereby invite the faculty to join us in our movement for better conditions at The New School, and we believe that these demands, once met, will result in a better academic environment for faculty and students alike.
We are doing this because we care about The New School and our education, and out of respect for the hard work teachers and students alike invest in our academic work.
We will be here at 65 5th Avenue until progress is made toward our demands. We invite you to join us.
In solidarity,
Your students
The University in Exile
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