170+ student organizations stand with IU against TRAVEL ban On Sunday, January 29, President McRobbie issued a statement reinforcing Indiana University’s commitment to global education, and urging the federal government to end its travel bans on immigrants and refugees from certain countries. We, the Board of Aeons and the undersigned organizations, write in support of President McRobbie’s statement as well as subsequent messages E\ RWKHU DGPLQLVWUDWRUV DQG FDOO RQ WKH ,8 FRPPXQLW\ WR UHḊUP LWV YDOXHV IU upholds respect for the dignity of others and the importance of a diversity of community and ideas. The administration’s executive order concerning immigration and refugee policies endangers our values. Members of our community from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia, as well as members of refugee, international, Muslim, undocumented, and otherwise marginalized groups feel uncertain about the freedom of movement of themselves and their loved ones. Our organizations thrive due to the vital contributions made by individuals of racial, ethnic, and religious minority groups. We strongly encourage our community to ensure all marginalized individuals feel safe and supported as they face rapid and uncertain changes in our nation. We acknowledge that the recent events are neither new nor unprecedented in the context of our country’s past immigration policies. These events harken back to historical divides. Precisely this history pushes us to avoid our past mistakes. Going forward, we must not back down from the challenges that threaten the very diversity that enriches us. We express solidarity with those who feel alienated. We encourage students to refer to resources R̆HUHG E\ WKH 2̇FH RI ,QWHUQDWLRQDO 6HUYLFHV 0RVW LPSRUWDQWO\ ZH XUJH HDFK PHPEHU RI RXU community to remain committed to the values that form the foundation of Indiana University: an endless striving for full diversity; friendly, collegial, and humane environments; and a strong commitment to academic freedom. The undersigned comprise a list of student organizations standing in solidarity as of 5 pm on January 31, 2017. We are proud to say it is an evolving list, and we encourage more organizations to join. Board of Aeons Sara Zaheer President, IU Student Association Josh Thomas President, Union Board
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