Utah's colleges react to the 'destruction' of the Hamas attacks on Israel and their aftermath. Meanwhile, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. reportedly has cut donations to his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania, over the school's tepid early response to the attacks.
One Utah university has issued a public statement as violence has escalated in the Middle East; others have responded internally
Huntsman did not return requests for comment Monday from The Tribune. A spokesperson said he was traveling abroad. The Huntsman family has donated tens of millions to the University of Pennsylvania over three generations, the Daily Pennsylvanian reported.Magill issued a second statement Sunday morning condemning Hamas’ attacks on Israel. “I stand, and Penn stands, emphatically against antisemitism,” Magill’s statement said. “We have a moral responsibility — as an academic institution and a campus community — to combat antisemitism and to educate our community to recognize and reject hate.
The letter said the College of Humanities and the Middle East Center are planning a “teach-in” to “educate our campus community” on the conflict between Israel and Palestine, including its history “and why peace has been so elusive there.” Details have yet to be announced.Utah State University officials sent a campus-wide email on Tuesday, Oct. 10, to offer support to students and staff.
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