Violence in the Middle East - Support and 资源 for 菠菜网lol正规平台 Community

2023年10月10

亲爱的菠菜网lol正规平台社区:

The past several days have brought unthinkable horror not only to the people living in and near Israel and Gaza, but also to the friends, loved 一个s and communities living around the world, including 在这里 in San José. The scores of people who have died, sustained injuries or been taken hostage is both shocking and profoundly saddening, and early indications are that things may get worse before they get better.  

While many have strong feelings about the long history of struggle in the Middle East, no matter 一个’s perspective, the violence and terror taking place halfway around the 世界在这里回响. As a university 社区, we have emphasized that we stand against hate, violence, oppression. We seek peace, 社区 and the right to live without fear and with hope for the future.

I am deeply concerned about the pain being felt by many of you on our campus, would like to reassure you that resources are available to help you navigate the devastating impacts of the recent events in the Middle East. You are not al一个, this is your 社区. 

Our colleagues in Student Affairs have already reached out to at least a half-dozen student groups representing our affected communities, will continue proactively providing any needed assistance and support. Additionally, counseling services are available for any一个 on our campus who needs them, can be found by contacting Counseling and Psychological Services or 菠菜网lol正规平台在乎, while employees are encouraged to contact the 员工援助计划. Colleagues in our 社区 are also a resource to you, including 硅谷的希勒尔, 犹太硅谷, Jewish Family and Children Services, Palestinian American Coalition of San Francisco, 穆斯林社区协会.  

Our entire Spartan 社区 is invited to join a vigil organized by the Jewish 工作人员 and 教师 Association, being held tomorrow, Oct. 11点，下午4:30在塔草坪 Fountain, w在这里 we can come together in solidarity and hope for peace. 

You should also feel empowered to reach out to friends, classmates or instructors to check in on them and share your feelings and concerns. 当我们彼此接触时 and try to understand the unfolding events, I encourage us to do so with civility 和开放. Our choice to denounce hate also relies on our capacity to hear opposing 观点. You may find that fellow Spartans may have a full range of connections to Israel and/or Palestine and hold a multiplicity of views on what is happening. Your safety in our 社区 is also of utmost importance: report bias incidents and/or 歧视 在这里.  

To each and every member of our Spartan 社区: I am with you in your pain, fear and sorrow during this difficult time. In addition to campus leaders and services, the Office of 多样性, Equity, Inclusion (ODEI) is 在这里 for you as we work together to maintain a peaceful, safe, supportive 校园内外的氛围.

真诚地, 

黎明李

临时首席多元化官