President Lawrence Resigns

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Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:51:28 +0000

Brandeis is founded on values of mutual understanding and consideration. As a reminder, it was founded in reaction to racism and antisemitisism in the Ivy Schools during the first half of the last century. Their mission hasn’t changed - it is a place where EVERYONE should feel safe and welcome to be who they are and believe what they believe, as long as they practice mutual respect and consideration. See their core values here : http://www.brandeis.edu/studentaffairs/deansoffice/corevalues.html

I don’t know if my daughter will chose Brandeis or not, but I find it really sad that some Brandeis alum have forgotten this lesson in their polarized black-and-white view of the world. I wish all of the class of 2019 (and those to follow) all the best and hope that they keep these ideals in their hearts, as this is what will make a better world for us all.

Finally, for a more balanced article on Dr. Lawernce’s resignation: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/01/30/brandeis-president-frederick-lawrence-step-down/eSnM9asCXYU7iKZqDFr67O/story.html