NYU Gallatin Student Council

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Statement on the Protection of Student Rights:

In January, NYU suspended 13 students, as well as targeted and sanctioned over a dozen more, in retaliation to December protests calling for the university to disclose investments in weapon manufacturers and surveillance technology used for the genocide in Palestine(1). Four of the suspended students are Gallatin seniors and are either Jewish, trans, and/or people of color... As representatives of the Gallatin student body, it is our responsibility to stand up for the safety, rights, and liberties of all students within Gallatin. It is crucial that the Gallatin Student Council stands for a larger message of the right to free speech and protest both on and off campus.

While it is important to recognize that these suspensions do not reflect the general beliefs of students and faculty at Gallatin, Gallatin is still an institution under NYU(2). These suspensions do not exist in a vacuum.

Despite NYU’s revised Non-Discrimination Anti-Harassment Policy, there has been a recent decrease in equitable protection for marginalized students(3); NYU has moved to “comply with the law” with the federal government’s policies related to ICE on campus(4); Gallatin has removed DEI resources from their website(5), and NYU Langone has also reportedly stopped gender-affirming care for trans youth (6). We make our statement in support of the suspended students in the context of these larger issues of protection, safety, and freedom.

Education should prioritize free political, academic, and social discourse, not aim to suppress marginalized people. GSC will not let NYU’s actions define who we are as a Gallatin community.  It is crucial that GSC stands for protections for those protesting for Palestinian liberation against institutions like NYU that actively support Imperial violence.  We call on NYU and Gallatin’s administration specifically to protect their students and the safety of education.

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Join our second-year class president Ama Akoto in honoring Black women at the culmination of Black & women’s history months. In collaboration with SISTAS @ Gallatin and Stay Woke & Meditate, we’re giving away 15 copies of all about love by bell hooks on a first come first serve basis. Come enjoy some Jamaican patties and the company of your fellow Gallatinos. See you on February 28th @ 3pm in the Gallatin Student Lounge (522).

first slide: Audre Lorde
second slide: bell hooks
third slide: Kimberlé Crenshaw
fourth slide: Angela Davis

Thank you all for coming out!

THIS WEEK ONLY:
Vote For Your Gallatin Representatives !

Student Vote

Gallatin's Urban Democracy Lab Student Advisory Board is hosting an event tomorrow, March 13th, regarding what it means to conduct “engaged research”. Visit the following link to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/305434393474082/

Stop by the student lounge to grab some FINALS FUEL, brought to you by the Gallatin Senior Class Council! There will be free food and drinks as well as a gratitude corner and bubble wrap to grab so you can destress on-the-go. We hope to see you there!

When: Thursday, December 13th
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: Gallatin 5th Floor Student Lounge