Encampment Content

Statement From Chancellor Gary S. May on Encampment Status June 20

Sallie A Poggi — June 20, 2024 - 9:04am

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2023-24 Campus Climate Updates

Sallie A Poggi — May 15, 2024 - 5:20pm

On May 6, 2024, a group named 海角原创 Popular University for the Liberation of Palestine erected tents on the Quad, consistent with actions taken on campuses across the country. On June 20, the group voluntarily removed the encampment. This page contains university statements and information regarding the university response to these and related developments.

Update: Thursday, Aug. 19, 2024

May 15 UC 海角原创 Statement on Student Encampment

James Michael Nash — May 15, 2024 - 2:42pm

On Monday, May 13, UC 海角原创 leaders met with students representing the encampment, known as PULP (Popular University for the Liberation of Palestine), on the Memorial Union Quad. Campus leaders expressed appreciation for the students鈥� efforts to keep the encampment safe and peaceful and listened to the students鈥� concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

UC 海角原创 leaders said the conversation was productive and that they will continue to engage with the students about issues they are raising.

Statement From Chancellor Gary S. May on Encampment Set Up May 6

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2024 - 4:53pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (May 6):

UC 海角原创 is committed to a safe and peaceful campus environment that respects our community鈥檚 right to free expression while maintaining our educational and research mission without disruption.

As of Monday, May 6 at 9:15 a.m., a group named UC 海角原创 Popular University for the Liberation of Palestine, or UCD PULP, began erecting at least 20 tents on the Quad, consistent with actions taken on campuses across the country.