“The need for this dialogue is clear as evidenced by Board of Trustees Chairman Patrick J. O’Connor referring to Professor Hill’s comments as ‘lamentable,’ ‘disgusting,’ and his speech unnecessarily ‘blackens’ the name of the university,” the Faculty Senate committee members wrote.
Only last week, you published an issue featuring Jewish life on campus, highlighting aspects of Jewish pride and the amazing diversity at Temple University. I, myself, had an article in the issue about Shabbat, the
As an Alumnus who has spoken at Temple student recruitment events, and who continues to keep Temple on his personal radar screen, I have been following the recent and ongoing developments concerning Prof. Marc Lamont Hill. Having taught
“While I stand behind my political beliefs, I have learned that my use of language produced interpretations, feelings, and responses that I did not intend. For that, I am deeply sorry.”