Peaceful end to the encampment

The following message is from Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic):

Dear UM community,

Following a message to encampment participants on Tuesday, the encampment has now been peacefully dismantled. UM will make any necessary repairs to the landscaping in order to return the Quad to the community for regular use.

UM leadership is committed to supporting a welcoming campus environment for all students and community members. We respect the right to peaceful assembly in ways that do not infringe upon the right to access public space by other student groups or impede the functioning of the university, including unauthorized occupation of university property.

As we move forward, we remind everyone to demonstrate kindness and compassion with one another, and to appreciate the diversity of our community. Universities must remain places for meaningful and respectful debate, and UM is committed to serving as a space to explore complex issues of local and global importance.

We understand that events can impact members of our community in different ways and encourage anyone who needs to talk or seek support to reach out to our counseling services, which are available to all students and employees.