Statement on AAPI Violence

Statement in response to Anti-Asian and Pacific Islander violence

The College of Arts and Sciences stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in denouncing the racially motivated attacks that have been happening against Asian Americans across the nation and especially the recent mass shooting targeting Asian women.

We recognize that such xenophobic, misogynistic, and racially motivated violence is the result of a long history of exclusionary laws and policies throughout the nation’s history.

With this context in mind, we categorically state our support for our Asian American and Pacific Islander and international students, staff, and faculty. You are valued members of our community and we care about your safety and well-being.

What can I do?

Anti-Asian racism, and racism in any form, has no place in the College. As part of the College community, actions you can take in support of the AAPI community include:

Report bias incidents. Cedric Harris, director of bias response in the Division of Student Affairs will provide a near-immediate response.
Submit a care referral for any students in distress. The Division of Student Affairs will provide an immediate response.
Seek counseling from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), a resource for students who need counseling. It has expanded its resources to include specific help for multicultural students. Counselors are themselves diverse, and speak, among other languages, Spanish and Mandarin.

Statement on AAPI Violence

Statement in response to Anti-Asian and Pacific Islander violence

What can I do?

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