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Protesters gather at Paulson in citywide march through university encampments
A group of more than 100 protestors met outside the ongoing encampment outside the Paulson Center, before marching to encampments at four other universities across the city.
Postdoc terminated after taking down hostage posters
Dozens of faculty have signed open letters criticizing the university’s decision to fire Darren King, a postdoctoral instructor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
PSC, faculty mediators dispute NYU account of encampment negotiations
NYU’s Palestine Solidarity Coalition and faculty mediators said student organizers had not agreed to leave the Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside the Paulson Center during negotiations or made a last-minute request for their demands to be met.
Students facing suspension at Paulson encampment
NYU said it is “moving forward with disciplinary processes” against students remaining at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside the Paulson Center in a statement to WSN.
Board of trustees affirms ‘complete confidence in and full support’ of Mills after Gallatin no-confidence vote
Evan Chesler, chair of NYU’s board of trustees, expressed support for President Linda Mills and “her efforts to keep the campus safe” after a majority of full-time Gallatin faculty voted that they do not have confidence in her leadership.
Parents and guardians condemn NYPD sweep of Gould Plaza, call on Mills to resign
Almost 600 “parents, guardians and loved ones” signed a letter to President Linda Mills criticizing the university’s response to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in Gould Plaza and calling for her to step down.
NYC Rep. introduces bill to track antisemitism at universities amid ‘ongoing demonstrations’
The proposed legislation threatens to revoke federal funding for U.S. colleges and universities unwilling to hire a “third-party antisemitism monitor.”
What to do this week: Strawberry fest, a musical parody of ‘Titanic’ and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 29 – May 5.
Admins begin negotiations with encampment protesters
President Linda Mills is reportedly not directly involved in negotiations, during which protesters are discussing their demands with NYU.
Protesters set up Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside Paulson Center
The encampment is the second to be organized on campus, after the first was swept by police Monday evening.
Mills avoids topic of encampment arrests at University Senate
At the University Senate’s most recent meeting, student leaders also suggested an alternative way forward for the student government’s resolution on protecting pro-Palestinian speech, which President Linda Mills appeared to dismiss.
Trump and Mayor Adams speak on NYU encampment
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized encampments at college campuses across the nation.
