Word: protests
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Minority Students Alliance compiled a report criticizing the University for failing to aggressively recruit minority faculty. Black law students held a 24-hour sit-in at the-dean's office to protest inaction on minority faculty hiring...
...these were mere tiptoed steps toward reform. They also represent a way for the administration to put off action in favor of yet more years of study and vague goals. The Law School protest was met with a vow to "continue to give high priority to minority hiring" and promises to consider ways to encourage minorities to teach law--no concrete actions. The problems are clear--there are not enough women and minorities being hired and there is not a conducive climate towards keeping them here. It's up to the University to stop pontificating from on high and take...
...Minority Students Alliance compiled a report criticizing the University for failing to aggressively recruit minority faculty. Black law students held a 24-hour sit-in at the dean's office to protest inaction on minority faculty hiring...
...these were mere tiptoed steps toward reform. They also represent a way for the administration to put off action in favor of yet more years of study and vague goals. The Law School protest was met with a vow to "continue to give high priority to minority hiring" and promises to consider ways to encourage minorities to teach law--no concrete actions. The problems are clear--there are not enough women and minorities being hired and not a conducive climate towards keeping them here. It's up to the University to stop pontificating from on high and take direct action...
...opponents had a more immediate goal. Taking advantage of the lifting of a state of emergency two weeks ago, thousands took to the streets in a thunderous protest of the vote. The army moved in with tear gas and water cannons. Three people were killed, and 21 wounded. The plebiscite is actually a referendum on Pinochet's rule. A si vote would keep him in power until 1997. A no would bring open elections next year...