Dear 51ÁÔÆæ Community,
51ÁÔÆæ was alerted to email messages directed to a student organization that included intimidating and hostile language regarding Palestinians. 51ÁÔÆæ strongly denounces these anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab and Islamophobic messages and any behavior based in Islamophobia or that targets people or communities because of their national origin or ancestry. 51ÁÔÆæ is investigating and continuing to monitor campus. Every student, employee and community member must feel safe and welcome on our campus.
51ÁÔÆæ takes hostile and intimidating messaging seriously. While hateful speech is often legally protected by the First Amendment, it conflicts with the respect and conduct we ask of each member of our community. Where hostile speech is not protected by the First Amendment, 51ÁÔÆæ will address it through appropriate processes, once any individuals responsible are identified.
The Dean of Students Office has reached out to provide support to the impacted campus organization.
Any member of the campus community can request support from the 51ÁÔÆæ Police Department. Download the  to receive emergency alerts and to text directly with the 51ÁÔÆæPD and connect with 51ÁÔÆæ Police resources.
In an emergency, please call the 51ÁÔÆæ Police Department at 911 on a 51ÁÔÆæ Teams account or 414-229-9911 on a cell phone or off-campus phone. 911 may be used from off-campus locations or from your cell phone to reach City of Milwaukee police, fire and ambulance services.
51ÁÔÆæ recognizes that this information can cause significant stress and fear among our campus community. 51ÁÔÆæ offers mental health resources for students and employees. Students can access the UW Mental Health Support Line 24/7 at 888-531-2142. Reach 51ÁÔÆæ’s  for virtual or in-person mental health services. To schedule a teletherapy appointment, visit . &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Employees are encouraged to use the services of 51ÁÔÆæ’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), through Acentra Health, which is available to all 51ÁÔÆæ employees and their family members. Acentra Health is free, confidential and available 24/7. Please contact Acentra Health at 833-539-7285 or online at  Sign in using 51ÁÔÆæ’s password: SOWI.