CAMPUS NOTICE

 

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR

April 13, 2016


ALL FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO

SUBJECT:    Statement regarding Campus Graffiti

The following statement was issued on Monday, April 11, 2016. Because we have learned it has not reached all of the campus community, it is being distributed now to all of UC San Diego.

A series of incidents occurring on college and university campuses across the United States have reflected our nation’s current divisive political climate. Unfortunately, late Friday evening graffiti promoting the deportation of undocumented immigrants and the construction of a wall on the border of Mexico was discovered chalked on UC San Diego’s campus sidewalks. This graffiti runs counter to our campus values of equity and inclusion. We value diversity and respect for all cultures.

UC San Diego is steadfast in the commitment to our Principles of Community (http://ucsd.edu/explore/about/principles.html) which reflect a collective dedication to a campus where we uphold each individual’s right to dignity, justice and respect. We affirm the Principles of Community as the guide for all campus citizens as we move forward to foster the best working and learning environment.



Pradeep K. Khosla
Chancellor

Suresh Subramani
Executive Vice Chancellor

David Brenner
Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences

Margaret Leinen
Vice Chancellor for Marine Sciences

Sandra Brown
Vice Chancellor for Research

Becky Petitt
Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Juan Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Gary Matthews
Vice Chancellor for Resource Management and Planning

Pierre Ouillet
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer