University Statements
The following are university statements on important issues.
May 3, 2023
Professor Nader Hashemi was recently attacked in a publication distributed on campus by David Horowitz’s Freedom Center. Their article is a mischaracterization of Professor Hashemi. We condemn the publication's claims and have offered Professor Hashemi our support.
Professor Hashemi has publicly opposed Antisemitism – including hosting a conversation this coming Monday, May 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in SIE 1020 (The Forum) – a screening and discussion of Ken Burns’ documentary on the US and the Holocaust.
We hope you will consider attending this event to demonstrate your support for Professor Hashemi and our collective commitment to combating antisemitism.
Past statements
The University of Denver has been closely following all public health orders that come from the DDPHE and the CDPHE. This afternoon we shared the latest information about the new public health order with our community. We will continue to work to adapt all of our procedures and policies to ensure that we remain in compliance with any and all public health orders.
The University of Denver condemns any and all calls to violence, insurrection, or sedition. We are grounded in the tenets of free speech and First Amendment rights, but those rights end when they incite the populace to violence or to harm others. Those actions we condemn unconditionally.
The University of Denver takes all issues of harassment very seriously. In the event of a complaint, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX meets with all parties involved, and interviews all witnesses with relevant information to help compile a preliminary report. After both parties review the preliminary report and provide additional comments, investigators determine whether a policy violation occurred. Suspensions are not a decision the University takes lightly and only take place when a serious violation of student policy occurs.
This morning, several hundred members of the University of Denver community received a spam email that referenced specific community members. The message, which came from an encrypted web-based service, does not appear to have originated from anyone on the DU campus.
Unfortunately this story contains incorrect information and certainly does not accurately reflect the financial aid policies of the University of Denver. As with any individual student’s financial information, we are bound to protect our students’ privacy and therefore cannot comment on specifics. However, the University is deeply committed to helping all students with the full amount of aid for which they are eligible. The University has committed even more resources and provided greater flexibility with our aid policies than ever before during this difficult time.”