Division of Student Affairs

A Message From President Bradley on Charlottesville

August 15, 2017

Office of the President and Provost
Terre Haute, IN 47809
812-237-4000 I Fax: 812-237-7948

Dear members of the ISU Campus Community,

In light of the hate-driven events occurring in Charlottesville organized by the likes of the KKK, Nazis and other white supremacist groups, I reaffirm Indiana State University's unwavering commitment to inclusive excellence. Indiana State is proud of its long history of serving a diverse population of students, but inclusive excellence cannot be achieved if we do not actively denounce hate, bigotry, and racism.

We must recognize and respect the impact these horrific events may have on members of our Sycamore community. Indiana State respects and supports individual first amendment rights, however, the University expects civility and respect will be maintained during the expression or debate of various viewpoints . Violence, hate, and bigotry will not be tolerated.

I would encourage students, faculty and staff to utilize the numerous resources available throughout campus including those available through the Equal Opportunity and Title IX Office; the Office of Multicultural Services and Programs; the Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center; the Center for Global Engagement; the Student Counseling Center; and others.

We must do our part to ensure that our campus reaches its goal of creating an environment of inclusive excellence that embraces our differences and the contributions they bring to our campus culture.

Sincerely,

Daniel J. Bradley
President

Wyatt Lawson