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educationcontroversy1 year ago

"Harvard's Antisemitism Task Force Chairman Withdraws Amid Controversy"

Derek Penslar, head of Harvard's anti-Semitism task force, backed out of a panel on anti-Semitism, citing an unwillingness to publicly discuss "goings on at Harvard" due to his role in the task force, which is still being formed. His selection to the task force has elicited widespread criticism, including from prominent Harvard alumni, and his previous actions, such as signing an "apartheid" letter, have sparked controversy. Panel participants expressed concerns about the chilling effect of words being twisted and exploited for political purposes in the fight against anti-Semitism at Harvard.

via Washington Free Beacon|
#anti-semitism#controversy#derek-penslar
education2 years ago

"Harvard's Leadership Under Fire: Larry Summers' Critique and Antisemitism Task Force Controversy"

Former Harvard President Larry Summers has publicly criticized the university's leadership for appointing Harvard Professor Derek Penslar as co-chair of a new antisemitism task force, leading Summers to lose confidence in their ability to maintain a welcoming environment for Jews and Israelis. Summers and other critics argue that Penslar's past statements and positions make him unfit to lead the task force, while Penslar's supporters defend his expertise and commitment to addressing antisemitism. The controversy comes amid Harvard's efforts to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus following the war between Israel and Hamas.

via Fox Business|
#antisemitism#derek-penslar#education
education2 years ago

"Former Harvard President Larry Summers Criticizes University's Handling of Antisemitism"

Famed economist Larry Summers criticized Harvard's handling of antisemitism, particularly the appointment of Harvard professor Derek Penslar as co-chair of a new presidential task force on antisemitism. Summers expressed loss of confidence in Harvard's leadership and called for Penslar to step aside due to his alleged minimization of the antisemitism problem at Harvard. The controversy comes amid increased scrutiny of Harvard's response to antisemitism on campus, including concerns about concerning content on the social media app Sidechat.

via CNN|
#antisemitism#derek-penslar#education
educationhigher-education2 years ago

"Harvard's Response to Antisemitism: Task Forces and Lawsuits"

Harvard University's appointment of Derek Penslar, a professor of Jewish history, to its anti-Semitism task force has sparked controversy due to his past comments referring to Israel as an "apartheid regime." This comes amid ongoing concerns about anti-Semitic incidents at the university, including calls for genocide against Jews and protests against Israel. The appointment has raised questions about Penslar's suitability for the task force, given his previous statements about Israel.

via Washington Free Beacon|
#anti-semitism#derek-penslar#educationhigher-education