University officials are investigating an incident in which a racial slur was painted on the spirit rock near Kreischer Quad on the Boling Green State University campus sometime on Oct. 12.
According to a statement from BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey, university staff quickly removed the offensive graffiti, but some members of the university community did see it. “BGSU embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion,” Mazey said in the statement. “All across campus we work hard to uphold the core values of the University including ‘respect for one another.’ This type of hate speech will not be tolerated at BGSU.”
The Office of the Dean of Students with support from university police are looking into the incident, and any student found to be involved will be subject to discipline through the university’s Code of Student Conduct.
Anyone was has any information about this incident, or is aware of any acts of discrimination or racism are urged to contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 419-372-2843. Also, a Bias Incident Report can be completed and submitted online.
“We will not allow this incident to divide our community,” Mazey stated. She concluded by encouraging members of the university community to participate in the reaffirmation celebration of the Not In Our Town initiative on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. in the Falcon’s Nest.
