Ken Berwitz
Dear [First Name],
I understand you\’re concerned about the Black Lives Matterprotest on campus last week.
In response to the vandalization of a Black Lives Matter artinstallation in Collis Center, Dartmouth students organized a large, peacefulmeeting on November 12th in support of the national Black Lives Mattermovement. After the demonstration, a smaller group moved to the Baker-Berrylibrary, where they launched a political protest.
We are following up on all complaints related to the protest.However, it\’s important to note that as of today, we have received nocomplaints of physical violence and we have not seen any video that showsphysical violence.
Dartmouth is committed to the principles of free speech,public protest, and inclusivity and we understand that these ideals maysometimes conflict with one another; however, the safety, well-being, and supportof all of our students remain our highest priorities.
I, and members of the administration, have been meeting withconcerned students and we are re-doubling efforts to strengthen our community,to increase communication and to ensure that no student ever feels intimidatedor unsafe.
Thank you for writing, I appreciate your engagement on theseissues.
Warm regards,
Phil Hanlon \’77
