We Support A Fair Tenure Process for Dr. Norman Finkelstein
To:Dennis H. Holtschneider, President, DePaul UniversityHelmut P. Epp, Provost, DePaul Universityand theTrustees, Deans, Faculty and Students of DePaul UniversityWe are deeply concerned about reports... continue reading »
"I met him and he presents himself with dignity, honesty as well as great courage to take on the topic of Palestine and Israel. God Bless him!"
"good luck guy - you're a stand-up man"
"Dr. Finkelstein is a great asset to any institution. DePaul University is showing its cowardice and weak leadership in denying Finkelstein the support he deserves."
"This is outrageous. I demand a reversal of the tenure decision."
"Is this still the United States of America, the land of Free Speech? DePaul University, I'm ashamed of you for even thinking of denying Dr. Finkelstein tenure."
"I think that Dr. Finkelstein should have a tenure process that is free from outside coercion."
"Thank you for your courageous stand Dr. Finkelstein. We have a duty as Jews to defend the Palestinians against U.S. and Israeli aggression."
"This decision to deny tenure aided by outside pressure,is a major reason why Depaul is a bottom tier university."
"The tradition of academic freedom is at stake in the issue at hand. That is a precious tradition to be preserved if the academy is to do what it is supposed to do. Let scholars quarrel, but protect them that we may benefit in the continuing search for tru"
"No one is well served by stifling a healthy exchange of ideas in our society. Intellectuals who promote free dialogue should be encouraged not repressed."
"If educational institutions are to continue to educate they must allow for academic freedom and discourse. Dr. Finkelstein has had the courage to challenge the "official" views of the Arab/Israeli conflict."