OliveGardenDeac
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Dear members of the Wake Forest community,
I write to inform you of an incident that occurred early Monday
morning involving hateful language written on the doors of six
fraternity lounges. While Campus Police are continuing their
investigation, I am compelled to address this act of intolerance.
We are a community that values inclusiveness. Words have power.
Creating a community where everyone can bring their whole selves to
the classroom, the residence hall and the playing field demands that
we use language that affirms and respects the inherent dignity of each
person on this campus.
Here we value and celebrate diversity in all forms and will not
tolerate hateful speech or conduct, whether it is based on race,
ethnicity, class, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Writing racist and homophobic statements is an act of ignorance and
intimidation. Those who engage in such acts, or who fail to intervene
when they occur, perpetuate a climate that at best is hostile and at
worst courts violence.
Here at Wake Forest, we must hold each other to the highest standards
of decency and respect. I condemn the use of hateful speech and
conduct. While it is a part of our mission as an institution of
higher education to foster critical examination and dialogue in the
search for meaning and truth, hateful speech and conduct that attempts
to encourage discrimination and intimidation will not be tolerated.
We must work together to create an inclusive environment that honors
and respects each member of the Wake Forest family.
Nathan O. Hatch
President
Anyone know details?