University officials say white supremacists are recruiting their students
University officials say white supremacists are recruiting their students
The University of Missouri has faced similar troubles in the past.
Melanie Schmitz
Aug 23, 2017, 2:14 pm
University of Missouri officials on Wednesday warned students that white supremacists were attempting to recruit on campuses across the country.
“One of the core values of the University of Missouri is respect. As such, we are committed to fostering a community of inclusion,” officials wrote in a letter. “We are aware that white supremacist groups are recruiting on college campuses across the U.S. If you become aware of any activity that might violate university policies, please contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX […].”
University spokesman Christian Basi told ThinkProgress that officials had “become aware” of incidents at other schools and decided to issue the statement after finding a flyer on the MU campus. Basi noted that officials were not aware of any other attempts at recruitment, but felt the need to alert students regardless.
One faculty member said he was thought it was appropriate to take extra precautions.
“I haven’t seen or heard anything about white supremacist groups trying to recruit on Mizzou’s campus,” said Joshua Kranzberg, assistant professor of journalism. Still, he added, “As a faculty member, I work hard to make sure all of my students feel safe and comfortable. It’s the most important part of my job. Hate and division have no place here at Mizzou, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep my students safe.”
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