SUNY Student Assembly President Marc. J.
Cohen and CUNY University Student Senate Chairperson Chikaodili Onyejiukwa
reaffirm their systems’ commitment to social justice and equality and call on
students to speak out on the President Trump’s Executive Order, “Protecting the
Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.”
“On behalf of the 1.2 million students
who attend the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of
New York (CUNY), we, the duly elected students representatives of our
respective student bodies, are calling on our elected officials to take action
against the discriminatory Executive Order issued by the President of the
United States.
“CUNY was created out of a strong
commitment to the unique needs of a diverse urban constituency comprised of
individuals from across the world looking to enhance their knowledge and
experience through higher education. SUNY rests on a foundation of commitment
to opportunity and access, and was designed to meet the diverse needs across a
vast geographic landscape.
“Our organizations will be sharing in a
‘Call to Congress’ day occurring Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Our federal
officials need to hear how directly this issue affects our students.
“We have the responsibility to act on
behalf of those who cannot act for themselves. We have the responsibility to
come together and stand in solidarity with our colleagues looking to pursue
their education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. We, along with
our dedicated student leaders, are committed to diversity, equity, and
inclusion, and we will stand up for justice and equality, and for the most
fundamental freedoms that define American greatness.”
Source: SUNY SA
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