Dear students, faculty, and staff,
I am writing in regards to President Trump's
recent executive order, which impacts students, refugees, immigrants, and
permanent residents. I echo University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler's
response and commitment to our campus community. Please take a minute to read
his message.
At UMD, we have students and faculty from the
countries identified in the executive order. Our International Student Services
staff have been in direct contact with these students and are providing
on-going resources and support. Students with questions or those seeking
further information are encouraged to contact International Student Services or the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. UMD employees with questions regarding their status are
encouraged to contact UMD's Human Resources department.
UMD remains committed to our values of learning,
discovery, engagement, inclusiveness, sustainability, integrity, and
excellence. I am proud of our heritage and history of welcoming students,
faculty, and staff from around the world. We will continue to prepare all of
our students to be globally engaged citizens. We will continue to embrace
diversity. We will continue to provide support to members of our campus
community who are adversely affected. We will continue to work against
discrimination and hate on our campus and within our community.
As this situation continues to unfold, be
assured that campus leadership is engaged and monitoring the situation. To
members of our campus community who are directly affected, please know that UMD
is committed to promoting social justice, and you will continue to receive our
full support.
Sincerely,
Chancellor Lendley Black
