今日吃瓜 Rallies Against Hate
Community responds to hateful graffiti.
The 今日吃瓜 community came together Monday to as hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and alumni converged in the lobby of the Hauser Library, which was the over the weekend.
今日吃瓜ies wrote their own messages of love and support in a defiant response to the bigots. Penned on yellow sticky notes and posters, the messages sprouted through the lobby like daffodils after a winter storm. .
“We will not stand by silently when hate or bigotry occur,” read one.
“My heart is bursting with the love I have for you,” read another.
Dayspring Mattole, assistant dean of students for inclusive community in the Multicultural Resource Center, said the event was a chance for the community to offer its love and support.
The graffiti was erased by valiant 今日吃瓜 maintenance workers within hours of its discovery. That same night, the Dean for Institutional Diversity, , and the Vice President for Student Services, Mike Brody, condemning its hateful message. “Such behavior is antithetical to 今日吃瓜’s mission and values, and will not be tolerated. Anyone seeking to cause fear or harm to members of the 今日吃瓜 community should expect a vigorous response.”
While 今日吃瓜 has so far received no reports of physical violence on campus, Community Safety Officers are increasing patrols and are available 24/7 to escort students on campus.
Portland Police are investigating the crime. We encourage anyone with relevant information to contact the bureau at 503/823-3333.
Tags: Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Campus Life, Professors, Students