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Updated information on student organization status
The Committee on Student Organizations (CSO) found Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) of UW–Madison in violation of five organizational rules of conduct, stemming from actions related to the illegal encampment on Library Mall between April 29 and May 11, 2024.
UW updates policy on expressive activity, expands educational and community resources
This work is part of a broader effort to educate the campus community on all aspects of free expression, provide transparency and expand civil discourse programming.
Chancellor Mnookin message following agreement to resolve Library Mall tent encampment
I am pleased to share that we have reached an agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine to end its encampment on Library Mall, which is being cleared now.
Agreement reached to resolve Library Mall tent encampment
On Friday, May 10, campus leaders and student representatives from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) reached a resolution to end the encampment on Library Mall.
May 8 update on Library Mall encampment
After numerous meetings over the past week between campus leaders and student protest organizers and their faculty liaisons connected to the illegal encampment, discussions broke down when students and their faculty liaisons walked out of today’s meeting. Campus leaders are disappointed by this decision, especially as they have engaged in a good faith effort to find a resolution to this situation.
Chancellor Mnookin’s Faculty Senate remarks on Library Mall encampment
Today, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin presented before a meeting of the Faculty Senate, where media and protestors were also present. Her remarks can be found here.
Investigations initiated for two student organizations
Two UW–Madison registered student organizations (RSOs) are under investigation and have received interim suspension notices related to allegations of conduct in violation of student organization codes.
Saturday update on Library Mall encampment
Earlier today, for a little more than an hour, campus leaders engaged in a fourth conversation with student protest organizers to continue to discuss protest organizers’ concerns and expectations and to lay the foundation to resolve the tent encampment on Library Mall.
Friday update on Library Mall encampment
UW-Madison is providing the following updates on Friday, May 3. Since yesterday morning, campus leaders and protest organizers have held three meetings to understand protest…
Wednesday evening update on Library Mall encampment
UW–Madison remains supportive of peaceful protest compliant with the law and campus protest policies and deeply values the constitutionally protected right to free expression.
Chancellor Mnookin update on Library Mall tent encampment
This morning around 7 a.m., the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD), in concert with partner law enforcement agencies and with my authorization, cleared the unlawful tent encampment on Library Mall.
Wednesday UWPD update on Library Mall encampment
An encampment of protestors on Library Mall was dispersed after 7 a.m. Wednesday by officers from UWPD, assisted by state and local law enforcement. At least 12 people were arrested, including several who resisted arrest. It is not yet clear how many are affiliated with UW–Madison. Multiple tents were taken down and disassembled to remove the encampment. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Update on Monday Library Mall protest
UW–Madison is committed to protecting the right to free expression, including protest, within the boundaries of state law and campus policies. Within the time, place and manner restrictions defined by law, students and other members of our community may assemble, carry signs, chant, march, and make speeches to give voice to issues they deem important. Peaceful protest is a hallmark of UW–Madison history.
Campus protests: Rights and responsibilities
In recent days, we have seen headlines about protests on campuses across the country. On our campus, we are committed to protect those who wish to exercise their rights to free expression, including protest. We are equally committed by both law and our mission to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our community; to follow state laws and regulations; to ensure the free expression of one group does not interfere with the free expression rights of others; and to prevent disruption of university functions.
Chancellor Mnookin joins 60 university leaders to advance civic preparedness and uphold free expression on campus
The consortium's civic commitments stress inclusion as a strength of both American democracy and campus life and affirm the truth-seeking role of higher education through curiosity and inquiry.