Pro-Palestine Encampment Launches on Brown University’s Main Green
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
On Wednesday morning, Brown students set up a pro-Palestine encampment on the main green, aka, the College Green.
The protest began before 7 AM.
It is the latest on the Brown campus. Previously Brown’s administration twice had protesting students arrested for trespassing.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe University dropped the charges against the group of the first 20-plus students. Charges are still pending against the second group.
Brown students have been involved in anti-Israel protests, including a week ago Monday.
A group of protesters, which included Brown students, chanted anti-semitic refrains.
Brown administration officials have not responded to questions about the protest.
The encampment appears to be in violation of the University’s Green Space Policy - Read Below
Policy Statement
The University’s Green Spaces are valuable campus resources intended for enjoyment by all. Scheduled events or activities must be in keeping with community standards of decorum and can neither result in damage to the greens nor cause undue disruption of the normal course of University life and business.
3.1 Reservations and Use Requirements
Any advertised activity, event, or gathering on Green Spaces, or any unadvertised activity with an attendance of more than 50 people, must have an approved space reservation through the University Scheduling Office and must be sponsored by a recognized student organization or academic or administrative unit. Any such use of Green Spaces without an approved space reservation is subject to disciplinary action (see Section 6.0).
Reservation requests for usage of Green Spaces require several approvals and should be submitted to the University Scheduling Office at least 14 business days prior to the use. The University Scheduling Office cannot guarantee that requests received less than 14 business days in advance will be processed in time and be approved. Approval of a request does not include any equipment or set-up; these must be arranged separately with Facilities Management Event Operations (401-863-7820). Events must not be advertised until a reservation confirmation is received from the University Scheduling Office.
Brown employees who are members of a collective bargaining unit may, as a group, request the use of a Green Space on the same terms as other recognized units or groups and subject to all University rules, standards and policies.
Commercial activity or vending by external organizations without a University contract is not permitted.
Passers-by must be able to identify the sponsoring group using the Green Space. Either the event organizers must be present, or the sponsorship must be indicated on a banner or other material.
No damage may be done to property, trees, grass, or sprinkler systems. The sponsoring student organization or academic or administrative unit is responsible for costs associated with any damages.
Because the greens can be damaged by overuse, reservations are distributed across the University’s many Green Spaces to avoid overuse of any one space. Effort is made to limit the use of the Historical Greens.
The usual length of reservation of a University green is one day for an event, but can be extended to two days by the University Scheduling Office for exhibits/displays. Any large displays need to be located away from pathways and need to be inspected and approved by Environmental Health and Safety prior to space confirmation.
No events involving encampments on Historical Greens or residential quadrangles are permitted. Recognized student organizations whose mission includes camping and/or outdoor wilderness skills may camp on other campus Green Spaces with approval from the Student Activities Office in accordance with the procedures outlined in the SAO Handbook.
6.0 Consequences for Violating this Policy
Failure to comply with this and related policies is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension without pay, or termination of employment or association with the University, in accordance with applicable (e.g., staff, faculty, student) disciplinary procedures.
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