UW-Madison suspends Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity over racial slurs. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5/18/2016)
This is the latest in a series of racial incidents addressed by the state's flagship university during an academic year punctuated by student protests over campus climate.
Original 3/11/2015 post starts here.
Source: Sigma Alpha Epsilon
University of Oklahoma in unwelcome spotlight after racist video airs. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3/10/2015)
Boren, a former Oklahoma governor and U.S. senator, acted swiftly. He immediately severed ties with the fraternity and ordered members to vacate their house. On Tuesday, he expelled the two students who appeared to be leading the chant for creating a hostile educational environment and promised others involved would face discipline.
"I have emphasized that there is zero tolerance for this kind of threatening racist behavior at the University of Oklahoma," Boren said in a statement. Since taking the helm of the state's flagship university more than 20 years ago, Boren has made ambitious efforts to recruit top students and faculty.
Watch these 'true gentlemen' in action.
Wondering if one person on the bus has a conscience or just a total lack of understanding how social media works.
Related post:
The Vision, Spirit, Motto, and Values of Greek-Letter Organizations. (1/29/2015)
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