Arrr! The scholar be settin' up camp in his quarters to battle the scurvy of antisemitism on ye campus.
2024-03-09
Arr matey! The scallywag professor be holed up in his quarters at Berkeley, all in a huff about the higher-ups' lack of gumption when it comes to fighting the scourge of antisemitism. He be a true buccaneer of academia, arr!
A Berkeley professor has taken up residence in his office as a form of protest against the school's handling of antisemitism, claiming they are unable to make tough decisions. Professor Ron Hassner, the Helen Diller Family Chair in Israel Studies, brought a sleeping bag into his office after expressing concerns to UC Chancellor Carol Christ and Provost Benjamin Hermalin. He stated that if his students feel unsafe on campus, he will not be there either. Hassner aims to show support for students and prevent future disasters by being a visible presence on campus. He has also encouraged colleagues to move their classes online until the campus is safe from antisemitism. In response to recent attacks on Jewish students, Hassner plans to stay in his office to prevent violence and provide a safe space for students to seek help or chat. Despite ongoing tension between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian students, Hassner's protest is peaceful and legal, though he fears potential conflict during a planned student protest.