The multipronged action plan includes the establishment of a task force and a student advisory group to focus on the “Jewish student experience' at Penn.
Under pressure from heavyweight donors and others to do more to combat antisemitismannounced Wednesday morning a multipronged action plan, including the establishment of a task force and a student advisory group to focus on the “Jewish student experience” there.
“I know that our Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab communities feel unseen and that their pain and grief have not been acknowledged,” she said. “They have also been targeted with harassment and horrific threats. This is unacceptable and must be addressed with equal vigor.” “With this plan, Penn is building and strengthening its historic commitment to its Jewish community and providing a roadmap for meaningful action and learning to fight antisemitism,” said Julie Platt, vice chair of Penn’s board of trustees. “President Magill is providing critical leadership here, at a time when it is absolutely essential to clearly communicate ... that antisemitism will not be tolerated at Penn, and the security and safety of our community is a priority.”Oct.
Gureghian, the trustee who resigned, called the plan a good first step, but also asserted that the university needs new leadership. Attempts to reach the faculty senate chair, the head of Penn Hillel, and some participants in last week’s walkout for Palestinians were unsuccessful.
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