Professor Allan Frei's Statement on the Presidental Election

November 21, 2016

Dear Students, Colleagues, and Friends of Hunter Geography,

I realize that there is great concern about the changes that may be coming as a result of the election results. I share those concerns. New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, CUNY Chancellor James B. Milliken, and Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab, have all issued statements ensuring that the state, city, university and college intend to foster an environment respectful to all members of our community, which includes people from a diverse array of backgrounds; and to foster an environment conducive to the open exchange of ideas, including a diverse array of viewpoints. It is my intention to foster a respectful environment in the Department of Geography, so that all of our students have a safe place to continue their education and grow to be valued members of the greater community.

At the bottom of this message I have pasted some links to the statements, and to possible sources of support available to Hunter students. As more information becomes available to me I will pass it on to our Geography community. Please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Allan Frei
Professor and Chair, Hunter College Department of Geography
Tel: 212-772-5322       E-mail: afrei@hunter.cuny.edu

 

Links to Statements

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Letter to Students
New Yorkers who have experienced bias or discrimination should call the toll-free hotline at (888) 392-3644 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday

Mayor de Blasio’s Remarks on 2016 Presidential Election

President Jennifer J. Raab’s Hunter College Statement on the Presidential Election

CUNY Chancellor James. B. Milliken on the Presidential Election

 

Support for Hunter Students

DACA/Immigration questions: Chris Luis Aviles, ca748@hunter.cuny.edu, 11th floor East

Mental Health Counseling: personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu

New York State Bias Discrimination hotline: New Yorkers who have experienced bias or discrimination should call the toll-free hotline at (888) 392-3644 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday