Solidarity Occupation at University of Rochester Comes to Successful Conclusion

University of Rochester Students for a Democratic Society, February 7, 2009 - We spoke for peace and solidarity with the Palestinians and we were heard. UR-SDS and friends declared a victory to our occupation just before midnight Friday (Feb. 6, 2009) when we signed a joint statement of understanding/plan of action with the Dean of Students where we found common ground on addressing our demands in a substantive manner. This final statement was approved overwhelmingly by a vote of the general assembly of all those present to the occupation.

The rough wording of the signed Joint Statement of Understanding/Action Plan is as follows....

See also: Students' blog on the University of Rochester occupation as it happened, including video and discussions of negotiations!