{"id":2067485,"date":"2023-10-14T14:49:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T18:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ceo-slams-upenn-for-antisemitism-calls-for-halting-donations-to-university\/"},"modified":"2023-10-14T14:53:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T18:53:22","slug":"ceo-slams-upenn-for-antisemitism-calls-for-halting-donations-to-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ceo-slams-upenn-for-antisemitism-calls-for-halting-donations-to-university\/","title":{"rendered":"CEO criticizes UPenn for antisemitism, urges end to donations."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fceo-slams-upenn-for-antisemitism-calls-for-halting-donations-to-university%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2067485&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>A Private\u2063 Equity CEO Criticizes University of Pennsylvania\u200b for Allowing Pro-Palestine Festival<\/h2>\n<p>A private equity\u2062 CEO has strongly condemned the University of Pennsylvania\u200b for hosting a pro-Palestine festival\u2063 on campus,\u2064 where some speakers allegedly made calls for violence against Jews. This controversial event\u2064 took place just weeks before the Hamas attack on Israel, adding fuel to the fire.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management and \u200dan alumnus of the university, initially expressed his concerns about \u2063antisemitism \u2064in a letter\u2062 to UPenn&#8217;s student publication, The\u2062 Daily Pennsylvanian,\u2064 on Oct. 10. However, when \u200bthe letter was not published, \u2064it was shared on the eJewish \u2064Philanthropy website.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In his letter, Rowan criticized the Palestine Writes festival for featuring &#8220;well-known antisemites and fomenters of hate and racism.&#8221; Instead of \u2064focusing on \u200cPalestinian arts and culture, the event seemed to center around Jews, Israel, and Zionism.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/ceos-looking-to-blacklist-harvard-students-who-signed-anti-israel-letter-5509099?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>CEOs\u2062 Looking to \u200cBlacklist Harvard \u2062Students Who Signed Anti-Israel Letter<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/12\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/ceos-looking-to-blacklist-harvard-students-who-signed-anti-israel-letter-5509099?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/bipartisan-group-of-house-lawmakers-hold-candlelight-vigil-for-israel-5509480?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Bipartisan\u2062 Group of House Lawmakers Hold Candlelight Vigil \u200dfor Israel<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/13\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/bipartisan-group-of-house-lawmakers-hold-candlelight-vigil-for-israel-5509480?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>According to \u2062Rowan, one speaker at the festival advocated for ethnic cleansing and segregating Israel&#8217;s Jews into &#8220;cantons.&#8221; Another defended the use of violence, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ceo-slams-upenn-for-antisemitism-calls-for-halting-donations-to-university\/\" title=\"CEO criticizes UPenn for antisemitism, urges end to donations.\">numerous speakers repeated blood libels<\/a> against\u2063 Jews, referring to them as &#8220;European settlers&#8221; despite their \u2062long history in Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Rowan pointed out the alarming timeline from the Palestine Writes festival to the\u200b brutal Hamas attack \u2062in Israel, emphasizing the dangerous normalization and legitimization of violence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The Israeli military reported \u200dthat over 1,300 people, including 222 soldiers, have been killed in Israel, with more than 3,000\u2064 injured.<\/p>\n<h2>University\u2064 Funding Threatened<\/h2>\n<p>Rowan criticized \u2064UPenn President Elizabeth Magill and Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok \u2064for allowing the university to be associated with the event and failing to condemn the &#8220;hate-filled call for \u2064ethnic cleansing.&#8221; He warned that the university&#8217;s funding could be at risk due to the backlash from over 4,000 signatories of an open letter expressing their concerns.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Rowan, who \u200bis\u2062 also the chairman\u2062 of the board\u200c of advisers to UPenn&#8217;s\u200b Wharton School, called on all alumni and supporters who share \u200chis\u200b concerns to withhold financial support until President Magill and Chairman Bok \u2062resign.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>A building of the University of \u2062Pennsylvania Carey \u2063Law School on Feb.\u2064 12, 2023. (William Huang\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gloria-steinem-selena-gomez-brie-larson-sign-letter-supporting-transgenderism\/\" title=\"Gloria Steinem, Selena Gomez, Brie Larson Sign Letter Supporting Transgenderism\">open letter signed<\/a> by \u2064alumni and supporters demanded that UPenn distance itself from the antisemitic\u200c speakers and issue a strong statement\u2063 denouncing their platforming. They also called for mandatory antisemitism awareness across the \u200buniversity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>University Statement<\/h2>\n<p>In response, UPenn&#8217;s leaders acknowledged the concerns raised about the festival&#8217;s speakers and their history of antisemitism. However, they defended the university&#8217;s commitment to the free exchange of ideas, even if controversial or conflicting with institutional values.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In a statement, Scott \u2063Bok emphasized that while Rowan is entitled to his views, it is false to \u2064claim that the university sought to silence dissenting trustees. He explained the importance of confidential \u2064decision-making processes and the\u2063 rarity of public opposition from board \u200dmembers.<\/p>\n<p>Julie Platt, Vice Chair of Penn&#8217;s Board of Trustees, expressed solidarity with those affected by the Hamas attack and affirmed the university&#8217;s commitment to combatting antisemitism.<\/p>\n<p>Rowan&#8217;s\u2064 letter has garnered support online, \u2063with\u2064 prominent figures like Elie Seidman \u2063and\u2062 Bill\u2064 Ackman praising his thoughtful stance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>It is clear that \u2062this controversy has put\u2063 the University of Pennsylvania in\u200c a precarious position, with potential financial consequences and a divided alumni community.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How should universities\u200d handle controversial speakers and events that \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/metoo-puritans-remove-cleavage-from-elvira-doll\/\" title=\"#MeToo Puritans Remove Cleavage From Elvira Doll\">promote hate speech<\/a> and violence?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sors at UPenn&#8217;s Wharton School, emphasized the importance of fostering an inclusive and respectful environment on\u2062 campus. He stated that hosting \u200bevents that \u200dpromote hate speech and violence goes against the university&#8217;s values \u200band tarnishes its reputation.<\/p>\n<p>Rowan&#8217;s criticism comes at a time when there is increased scrutiny of universities and their\u200c handling of contentious issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Many\u2062 universities\u200c have faced backlash from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups for their perceived\u2063 bias\u2064 and\u2062 failure to provide a balanced platform for dialogue.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In response\u2063 to Rowan&#8217;s letter, the University of Pennsylvania issued a statement reaffirming\u2063 its commitment to free speech and\u200b intellectual diversity.\u200b The university acknowledged that not all speakers at the festival represented a wide range\u2062 of perspectives, but emphasized the \u200bimportance of allowing diverse voices\u200d to be heard.<\/p>\n<p>The university also asserted that it does not tolerate\u200c hate speech or calls for violence and\u2063 that it would investigate any allegations of such behavior during the festival. However, they \u200cmade no mention of \u200dany specific actions or consequences that would be taken.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Debate on Free Speech vs. Hate \u200bSpeech<\/h2>\n<p>The controversy surrounding the pro-Palestine festival at UPenn raises important \u200dquestions about the limits of free speech on college campuses. While universities should strive to be spaces for open dialogue and intellectual exploration, they also have a responsibility to ensure that hate\u2064 speech and calls \u200dfor violence are not tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>Some argue that allowing controversial speakers and\u200c events can foster critical\u2063 thinking and \u200cexpose students to diverse perspectives. However, others argue that providing a platform for hate speech and promoting violence \u2062only leads to the marginalization\u200c and harm of certain communities.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The debate on free\u2062 speech versus hate speech is\u200d a complex \u2064and contentious issue, and universities must navigate this terrain carefully.\u200c It is crucial for \u200dinstitutions of higher \u2062education to create policies and guidelines that strike a balance\u2063 between promoting free expression and protecting the well-being and safety of their students and staff.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The criticism levied by private\u2063 equity CEO Marc Rowan against the University of Pennsylvania for \u200chosting a pro-Palestine festival that allegedly featured hate \u200cspeech and calls \u200cfor violence is a stark reminder of \u2063the challenges universities face in \u2063creating inclusive\u200c and respectful environments\u200b while preserving the principles of free speech.<\/p>\n<p>As universities continue to grapple with contentious issues like the\u2062 Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is essential for them to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A private equity CEO, Marc Rowan, criticized the University of Pennsylvania for hosting a pro-Palestine festival on campus. 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