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Before the start of this semester, in a letter to the whole community and one directly to students, we were very clear about the rules of the road regarding campus demonstrations. These rules exist to ensure that we can make ample room for free expression – while also allowing everyone to pursue their work and lives here, safely and unimpeded. Last night, members of the CAA – the Coalition Against Apartheid – once again conducted a demonstration on campus without going through the normal permission processes that apply to every student group at MIT. Therefore, the CAA’s executive officers received a letter today from Vice Chancellor Suzy Nelson immediately suspending the CAA’s privileges as a recognized student organization. An official complaint has also been filed with the COD. This interim action means, among other things, that the group The suspension will remain in force until the Committee on Discipline makes a formal determination – our usual process in such cases. Individual ca
Video transcript: Actions related to a student organization MIT President Sally Kornbluth February 13, 2024 View the video. Good afternoon, everyone. Before the start of this semester, in a letter to the whole community and one directly to students, we were very clear about the rules of the road regarding campus demonstrations. These rules exist to ensure that we can make ample room for free expression – while also allowing everyone to pursue their work and lives here, safely and unimpeded. Last night, members of the CAA – the Coalition Against Apartheid – once again conducted a demonstration
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