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I write you in the wake of last night鈥檚 events, when approximately 40 individuals moved quickly across our Downtown Campus 鈥� smashing the windows of five buildings in under ten minutes and disrupting ongoing classes and exams involving hundreds of students. Security agents quickly notified police, but the vandals left before they arrived, after causing chaos, extensive damage, and panic among the students, faculty, and staff on site.听
I cannot imagine what it must have been like for those nearest to the shattering glass as the shouting mob used stones, bricks, and hammers to destroy the windows. I was deeply relieved to learn that no injuries were reported, but for many, this was a truly terrifying experience. We are reaching out to the instructors of the classes interrupted yesterday evening, to ensure everyone gets the support they need.听听
We all deserve to work and study in a safe and peaceful environment. Violent actions like these have no place on our campuses or in our society, and they prevent us from delivering on the academic mission that has brought us all together as 9I制作厂免费ians. For these reasons, we will fully enforce our policies and pursue legal accountability wherever appropriate. We expect that arrests will occur.听听
These acts were intended to intimidate our campus community and bully us into changing the University鈥檚 decision regarding proposals from some to Boycott, Divest and Sanction (BDS) the State of Israel. The University鈥檚 position rejecting BDS remains clear and firm.听听
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our Grounds, Building Services, Trades, Operations, and Security teams, who worked overnight to ensure all five buildings would be safe, warm, and ready to welcome our community this morning. On behalf of all 9I制作厂免费ians, thank you.听听
Some of you are understandably feeling shaken, frustrated, and fearful today. Know that I stand with you, that the resources listed below are available to you, and that I will use all available means to keep you safe and protect our community.听听
Sincerely,
Deep Saini
President and Vice-Chancellor
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Resources:鈥赌�鈥�
For students:鈥赌�赌�
The Student Wellness Hub offers counselling services for students located in Montreal.鈥赌�赌�
Keep.MeSafe is a service accessible 24/7 whenever you need to speak (or text) with a mental health professional for support. You can access Keep.MeSafe from anywhere in the world.
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The Employee & Family Assistance Program is available to 9I制作厂免费 employees as a confidential support service.
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