The next revolution in scientific discovery will depend on scientific interdependence. - Robert J. Birgeneau

It is unfortunate that some protesters chose to obstruct the police by linking arms and forming a human chain to prevent the police from gaining access to the tents. This is not non-violent civil disobedience.

Diversity is one of the high priorities that I expected everybody in the leadership position at the university to be committed to.

American public universities have as their primary mission to provide excellent educational opportunities to the entire population and to serve the public good.