Documentation of the university's communication
Reports, statements, and emails sent to university members
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Conflict on Campus: Antisemitism, Demonstrations, Occupation of Lecture Halls, Police Action, Punitive Measures – Agenda Item 3. Report of the Executive Committee, 812th Meeting of the Academic Senate on January 24, 2024
- Taking a Stand against Hate and Discrimination: Email from the Executive Board on December 5, 2023 – The members of Freie Universität’s Executive Board sent an email to everyone at the university in which they emphasized the importance of upholding a campus culture based on mutual respect, open dialogue, and responsibility. Freie Universität’s Academic Senate declared its approbation of the email at its assembly meeting on December 6, 2023.
- “Our overarching goal is to enable dialogue and promote peaceful coexistence on campus.” – Transcript of the speech made by university president Günter M. Ziegler during Freie Universität’s 75th anniversary celebrations on December 1, 2023 (in German)
- Recognizing the Pain and Suffering of Everyone Who Has Been Impacted by the Conflict: Email from the university president at the start of the winter semester, Monday, October 16, 2023 – Professor Günter M. Ziegler reacted to the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas on Israel and expressed his deepest sympathy for everyone affected by the conflict and who is worried about their loved ones, friends, and family back home.
- Solidarity with Our Partners in Israel: Statement by Freie Universität Berlin from Monday, October 9, 2023 – Official statement from university management wholeheartedly condemning the attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel. A key aspect of the statement involved asking all university members to demonstrate solidarity with our Israeli friends and all those who have fallen victim to the violence unleashed by Hamas.