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We are an active Advocacy Chapter
We’ve grown rapidly from 137 to over 300 following the attacks on higher education and an April 2025 membership drive
Our members are FIRED UP and ENGAGED! We…
Held a Teach-In on DEI and Free Speech and a Community Convening on Resisting Authoritarianism as part of the April 17 National Day of Action
Held a Chapter Organizing Workshop with the Regional AAUP Organizer
Held regular vigils drawing attention to international student treatment and violation of free speech
Filed an Amicus Brief for AAUP v Rubio and participated in related solidarity gatherings
Crafted a Mutual Academic Defense Compact resolution and led a campaign to promote it on campus
Released a Free Speech Statement that details free speech infringements and censorship at our university, which will serve as living document and starting point for dialogue with our university president on the changing climate and free speech
Pressed the administration to offer a more robust response to the challenges international students face, which led BU's administration to announce BU Support Pathways. The chapter subsequently advocated for further support
Distributed 1000 “Unity in Diversity” pins for the BU community and donated $1000 to Gay for Good
Promoted cross-college solidarity by organizing a Boston area AAUP Happy Hour aimed at sharing and learning from chapter experiences
Are involved in planning of a 2-Day Symposium on “Democracy and the University” in November
Led by Co-Presidents Mary Battenfeld (msclavelsaid@gmail.com) and Joseph Harris (jharris823@gmail.com). Email us if you’d like to connect!
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