I am deeply saddened to report to our community that hate graffiti has been found in one of our student residences. The University of Guelph takes all acts of hate very seriously and refers all incidents to the City of Guelph police.
The residence community responded quickly. In addition to a community meeting, Student Housing Services is planning a number of educational and community development responses such as a “Stop Hate” campaign.
I have posted a blog on my website and encourage you to read it and share it with others. I am asking members of the community to join me in condemning such acts of hatred.
The University of Guelph is a community committed to civility and mutual respect and, as such, will not tolerate such hurtful actions.
We ask anyone with information about this incident to please come forward and call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or our campus police at Ext. 52245.
This is a community that respects the rights of all its members. I encourage you to join me in working to ensure that the University’s core beliefs and ideals prevail over closed-minded acts of intolerance.
Alastair Summerlee, President