BREAKING: Student Lockdown in UVM Pres. Fogel's Office

THIS IS A CALL OUT FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SIGNS OF SOLIDARITY

Via Facebook:

there are 12 students in president fogel's office at UVM right now. 7 are locked down with the demands of:
- revoke all dismissals and non-reappointments thus far issued
- terminate all plans for more layoffs and non-reappointments of staff and faculty
- establish with us a democratic process by which students, staff, and faculty have a decisive role in decisions regarding the budget

there are 10 more demands they are waiting to hear about.

the students arrived shortly before 2pm. there was a meeting b/w fogel, sga, and other student groups happening. the meeting was coming to a close when they arrived and they spoke with fogel. they are discussing demands among themselves and awaiting negotiations.

contact cecile reuge at 631.275.1546 - community outreach contact.