Contact details for the university
Occupation
Started - 27th January 2009
Ended - 4th February 2009
Where - Room 1.13 of the Frances Bancroft building
Why - In solidarity with the people of Gaza
Demands
They demand:
For the acting Principal to condemn, on behalf of the College, all attacks on educational institutions in Gaza, including the shelling of several UN schools and a University.
That the University publish a comprehensive list of all investments made in public and private bodies. If it is found that any of the shares belong to companies who are involved in arms dealings that perpetuate violence and war, we would demand that all ties be severed and the University amend its ethical investment policy.Donate used and surplus equipment, such as computers, books and journals to Palestinian Universities in need of aid.
We also call on the University to end the sale of Starbucks products on the campus due to Starbuck’s continued financial support of the Israeli aggression.
We also call on the University to open up our international scholarship program to disadvantaged Palestinian students who wish to study here.
That there be no legal, financial, or academic measures taken against anyone involved in or supporting the sit-in. Students involved should be guaranteed free movement in and out of the space.
