Thursday Morning: AAUP-Penn weighs in on cartoon controversy

Thursday, February 15

Good morning, Penn.

Happy 15th! While some may beware of the ides of February, I'm more worried about the ides of midterm season.

Wharton is back to the top spot in the Financial Times' ranking of MBA programs after being excluded last year, and Democrats will maintain control of the Pennsylvania state House after a special election. Also, the Freedom School for Palestine returned with a 'Lightning Lectures' series.

But first, AAUP-Penn sent a letter to University administrators criticizing the alleged harassment of Penn lecturer and cartoonist Dwayne Booth and warning against any disciplinary actions against him.

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Faculty advocacy group weighs in on cartoon controversy n

Penn's chapter of the American Association of University Professors sent a letter to University administration expressing concern with Penn's response to Dwayne Booth's cartoons — particularly Interim President Larry Jameson's statement in response to the controversy.

The letter condemned the harassment experienced by Booth, saying that it was a "threat to academic freedom." Booth's cartoons have been denounced as antisemitic by many Jewish community members, and Jameson criticized them in a statement earlier this month.

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FIVE MORE BIG STORIES

Wharton has regained its place at number one on the Financial Times' ranking of MBA programs.

Democrats will maintain their narrow majority in Pennsylvania's state House after a special election in Bucks County.

The Freedom School for Palestine hosted the first in a series of weekly 'Lightning Lectures' for Palestine on Wednesday.

A new student-founded organization is partnering with local startup Proscia this spring to increase understanding of AI in healthcare.

Jen Ciaccio was announced as the new executive director of College Houses and Academic Services — replacing Karu Kozuma, who is now Vice Provost for University Life.

Penn files to dismiss lawsuit by Jewish students alleging discrimination, antisemitism on campus

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