March 2, 2005

We are deeply concerned about recent reports of racist incidents on or near the Boulder campus. These incidents range from racist graffiti in residence halls to an altercation in a classroom involving racist epithets. We understand that some African American students recently visiting Boulder for a national conference reported experiencing acts of discrimination in the community.

We want to emphasize that the University will not tolerate unacceptable or illegal behavior and will take action to address these incidents. Investigations have been launched in all cases of reported incidents. We have been working to gather all relevant information in order to take appropriate action.

At CU-Boulder, we embrace the value of diversity and find acts of hatred and discrimination to be abhorrent - whether related to race or gender or sexual orientation or religion or any other context. We are especially concerned about the victims of such incidents and want them to know that there are support resources available to them. And we want them to know that we will pursue the identification of any perpetrators of racist acts. We urge anyone who may have information regarding these incidents to immediately contact the University of Colorado Police Department, the Boulder Police Department or the Office of Student Affairs.

On the Boulder campus, a wide array of campus resources is available to help victims of discrimination and intolerance. Resources include:

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (303-492-8476)
Office of Diversity and Equity (303-735-1332)
Office of Victim Assistance (303-492-8855)
Counseling and Psychological Services: A Multicultural Center (303-492-6766)
Center for Multicultural Affairs (303-492-5667)
Women’s Resource Center (303-492-5713)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center (303-492-1377)
Disability Services (303-492-8671)
Ombuds Office (303-492-5077)
Department of Equal Opportunity (303-492-6706)
Faculty Ombuds Office (303-492-1574)
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (303-492-3020)
CU-Boulder Police Department ( 303-492-6666, in an emergency: 911)