Lessons Learned: Preparing for and Responding to Polarizing Speakers on Campus
With college life fully back in-person this year, we have seen a series of heckler’s vetoes and violence at universities across the country. This week’s guests, UC Davis student body President Radhika Gawde and Penn State’s Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Danny Shaha, join us to share their experiences preparing for and responding to polarizing figures invited to speak on campus. Episode Resources:Penn State Statement Prior to Oct. 24 eventPenn State President Bendapudi’s message after the cancelation of the eventPenn State President Bendapudi’s free speech videoUC Davis Free Speech Town Hall Prior to March eventUC Davis Statement Post Oct. 25 event cancellation UC Davis Chancellor May’s free expression video