Regents issue unanimous condemnation of June 1 attack, declare support for victims
COLORADO SPRINGS – At its regular meeting in Colorado Springs on June 4, the University of Colorado Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution condemning the June 1 attack in Boulder that injured 15 participants in a peaceful vigil supporting Israeli hostages.
“This unprovoked, violent act specifically targeted the Jewish community, reflecting a broader and very troubling escalation of antisemitism in the broader community,” states the resolution. “As an institution of higher learning, where we prize each individual’s freedom to pursue their chosen path, we must speak clearly and with one voice that antisemitic violence should not and will not be tolerated in our communities, in our state and in our nation.”
In 2024, the Board of Regents adopted a resolution condemning antisemitism and all other forms of discrimination. In addition to condemning the June 1 attack, the June 4 resolution cites support for the survivors of the attack and their families, expresses appreciation to law enforcement, other first responders and good Samaritans, and reiterates the board’s condemnation of antisemitism and all other forms of discrimination.
The resolution concludes:
“RESOLVED That the Board of Regents stands in solidarity with all University of Colorado students, staff and faculty, as well as the Jewish community, the Boulder community and all Coloradans, who deserve to learn, work and live in a safe and welcoming environment.”