University of Chicago's president said in a message Friday that a pro-Palestinian encampment on the South Side campus' quad 'cannot continue.'
University president said protesters have vandalized buildings, flown Palestinian flag on school flagpoleThe University of Chicago, or UChicago, president said Friday that a student pro-Palestinian encampment on the college campus "cannot continue."University of Chicago's president said in a message Friday that a pro-Palestinian encampment on the South Side campus' quad "cannot continue."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.
Alivisatos and the provost met with protesters Thursday, and said they "shared genuine and powerful statements about what has brought them to the encampment.""The nature of their demands are such that we could not accede. There remain, however, numerous ways consistent with our principles and policies for the protesters to advance their views. We are prepared to support meaningful engagement on the issues that the protesters have called attention to," Alivisatos said.
Alivisatos added that the encampment has created systematic disruption on campus, including disrupted learning, destruction of an approved installation of Israeli flags, shouting down speakers, vandalism and graffiti on historic buildings and co-opting the university flagpole to fly the Palestinian flag.A spokesperson for UChicago United for Palestine also said the group could not reach an agreement with the university.
Jewish students at University of Chicago previously said the demonstration there continues to make them feel uncomfortable, especially if there are non-students involved.
University Of Chicago President Says Student Pro-Palestinian Encampment On College Campus 'Cannot Continue'
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