The University of California at Santa Cruz He condemned the student celebration for Adolf Hitler's birthday, in which they sang the "Happy Birthday" song and ate cakes with Nazi symbols.
This incident, said Dr. Akirah Bradley-Armstrong, vice provost for Student Affairs and Success at the University of California, Santa Cruz in a letter to the student community, is part of two separate reports of anti-Semitism and hate on and near the Santa Cruz campus. Cross.
The first reported incident took place on campus on Thursday, April 20. A group of students reportedly gathered to celebrate Adolf Hitler's birthday. "They sang Happy Birthday and ate cakes adorned with hideous and hideous symbols."
Meanwhile, the second reported incident took place in downtown Santa Cruz on Friday, April 28, when a student found an anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQIA+ flyer on the windshield of his car.
The brochure included despicable and demeaning statements about the Jewish community and LGBTQIA+ people, the text said.
“We unequivocally condemn these, and all, anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQIA+ actions. They are at odds with our Community Principles and as such will be addressed accordingly," he said.
He added that the incident on campus has been referred to student conduct for follow-up and adjudication, while the university has reached out to Santa Cruz city officials to request their support and collaboration in addressing the concerning flyers reported. in the study center.
“These disturbing incidents follow a national trend of increased anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence. Whatever the purpose and wherever they take place, we reject any and all acts of antisemitism. Members of our Jewish community and members of our LGBTQIA+ community are an integral part of our Banana Slug family, and we stand with them against all such hateful acts," the vice chancellor stressed.
In that sense, he ruled that "white supremacy has no place at UC Santa Cruz," as well as any other action intended to degrade, dehumanize, or intimidate another based on identity.
“We will not tolerate such hostilities; nor will we endure the fear and terror it claims to inspire. United by our shared sense of humanity, we must strive to be a welcoming place for all people. Together, we must continue to reject all hate speech," he added.
Finally, she reminded herself that incidents like this can be painful and cause further worry, fear, and anger.
“We encourage our community to seek support. In addition to the support services offered by staff at our colleges and resource centers, Counseling and Psychology Services provide assistance to students. For employees, the Employee Assistance Program can provide advice and support. All members of the community are encouraged to report incidents of hate or bias," he said.
For his part, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, pointed out through his Twitter account that acts like these have no place in the state.
"This is absolutely sick. These types of disgusting acts have no place in California."
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