Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students:
Thankfully the immediate health risk from the novel coronavirus (2019‑nCoV)
remains low in the United States. However, the anxiety and fear from the outbreak
has caused some people to treat others with disrespect and even abuse.
In recent weeks, we’ve seen cases across the country and on one of our own campuses
in which people of Asian descent have been mistreated. This behavior is not acceptable
at Washington State University. At WSU, we strive to cultivate and sustain welcoming
and inclusive campus communities for all students, faculty and staff, and stand against
discrimination, oppression and harassment.
If you feel discriminated against due to your race, color, or national/ethnic
origin, the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Investigation is a valuable
resource.
Thank you for playing your part in making our campuses warm and welcoming places
to learn and grow.
Sincerely,
Kirk Schulz
President
Bryan Slinker
Interim Provost and Executive Vice President
