In solidarity with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Dear Nazareth community,

I have in heart and mind today Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), in light of the recent tragedy in Atlanta, and amidst a history of acts of bias against this population near and far. We stand in solidarity with the AAPI population, and strongly condemn acts of bias and violence. And we are reminded of the ongoing, daily commitment our institution has made and we all must make, personally and professionally, to keep diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of our learning and work together. 

For students seeking support around these recent events, I encourage you to reach out to Health and Counseling. And for staff and faculty, reach out to our Employee Assistance Program. 

In holding with the founding solidarity and social justice principles of our College, incidents of bias against anyone will not be tolerated. If you are a victim of, or witness to, a bias incident, please report the incident to the Nazareth Bias Reporting, Response, & Prevention team immediately; for immediate safety concerns, contact Campus Safety.

Let’s continue to work together to support an inclusive learning and working environment where we welcome, respect, and support all community members and each person’s lived experience is honored. 

Sincerely,

Beth Paul, Ph.D.
Nazareth College President