Posted on 07/12/2016 8:43:18 AM PDT by EBH
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Case Western Reserve University, under fire by students and faculty for housing police on campus during the Republican National Convention, has decided to hold no classes, summer camps or other activities on campus from July 18-21.
The action, announced late Monday, was taken to ease ongoing concerns over housing 1,700 police officers and 200 members of the Ohio National Guard during the four-day event, especially following last week's deaths of two black men by police in Louisiana and Minnesota and the killing of five Dallas police officers.
President Barbara Snyder held two forums on campus July 6 after students and faculty voiced concerns over housing the police.
Students wanted the university to require the officers to store their weapons off campus, for the officers to stay out of university-owned buildings that aren't their assigned residence halls, and for the university to provide alternative housing for students uncomfortable with the increased police presence.
(Excerpt) Read more at cleveland.com ...
I agree. On the brighter side, my son has decided that he wants to go to a Catholic university such as Notre Dame or Xavier ( both of which we have visited). I must have done something right!
It's a shame Case Western is taking the path it is. With its location, it won't take much for it to be sucked up by the crazier elements in the city.
His major was MEDICAL ILLUSTRATION. Eight years at the two schools, and he loved every day...CWRU opened many doors for him. Can you believe an art major tutored second year medical students in ‘gross anatomy’...they joked in the beginning, then thanked him for sharing his knowledge.
Let's hope CRWU retains their high degree of respect and that Cleveland can keep Peace in the City during this Convention..
Case western is not really in downtown Cleveland. Downtown Cleveland is considered “west side” Case Western is considered “east side” and the two are separated by some really bad areas. I don’t see a lot of Case students being brave enough to go through the “hood” to get to the protests. Lots of “projects” and shuttered buildings. They would have to take public transit to get downtown. During our trip we did notice there was an overwhelming amount of Asian students, I don’t think they care much about this. Having said that, Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College ARE right downtown. More than likely those students will be there. I’m not sure if they have the day off or not. I will let you know if I find out.
Good!
Love knowing the Ohio National Guard is at the ready.
all is well.
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/07/case_western_reserve_under_fir.html
Just ran across this
Even though it’s for the wrong reason (the snowflakes are afraid of police with guns???), it’s probably for the best. Transportation and access (parking, walking and public access to some areas) are all messed up. These children would probably be very, very afraid if they had to walk on unfamiliar streets, or they were directed somewhere they didn’t plan to go.
If we could only do the same to Harvard, Princeton, and Yale.
The real world is about to slap these kids into reality. These kids have no idea what they are in store for. These schools should be sued for NOT preparing them for a real job. I shudder to let my son into the hands of people who teach this.
I read a funny story the other day that was sort of on topic:
http://reason.com/blog/2016/06/30/intern-fired-for-dress-code-petition-is
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