Campus Messages
In solidarity with Spartans and their families around the world impacted by COVID-19
April 29, 2021
Recent reports from the news media have described a tragic COVID-19 crisis unfolding throughout India, one involving human suffering and pain both within the country itself as well as with victims’ family members and friends around the world. This includes a significant population of Asian Indian internationals and Asian Indian Americans who are a part of the SJSU community.
Reflections on the Chauvin trial verdict
April 20, 2021
Many of us have just heard the news about the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. Though we have waited anxiously for a significant jury verdict many times before, today’s outcome was different. In this trial and for each count, Derek Chauvin was found guilty. For many of us, this moment is a relief but also bittersweet.
Recent shootings in Chicago, Indianapolis and Minneapolis
April 18, 2021
I write today to express sadness and pain over the recent shootings of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo by members of law enforcement near Minneapolis and Chicago, as well as the mass shooting in Indianapolis that killed eight people, several of whom are members of the Sikh community.
Today's Protests on Capitol Hill
January 6, 2021
Update on efforts to address systemic racism on campus
December 16, 2020
