Tag: hunger strike
SubscribeHunger strike continues despite chancellor’s offer to meet
May 12, 2010:
A hunger strike by a small group of UC Berkeley Chicano/Latino students and their supporters went into its ninth day today (Tuesday, May 11), despite a plea yesterday by campus administrators that the protesters end it that evening in exchange for a meeting today with Chancellor Robert Birgeneau. This afternoon, about 60 people held a rally in front of California Hall in support of the strikers and their demands.
Hunger strikers call off fast; chancellor and group meet
May 12, 2010:
Representatives from the Hunger for Justice group, who have been engaged in a 10-day hunger strike over a number of issues, called an end to the strike Wednesday afternoon. The chancellor and other administrators met with the group shortly thereafter.
Campus acts to remove hunger striker’s encampment
May 10, 2010:
This morning, the campus removed an encampment of hunger strikers outside California Hall. No arrests were made and police provided vans to assist in transporting the group’s personal belongings.
Chancellor Birgeneau denounces Arizona immigration bill
May 7, 2010:
UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau has denounced Arizona Bill SB 1070, saying the immigration measure cannot be implemented without engaging in racial profiling.
Provost and vice chancellor meet with hunger strikers
May 6, 2010:
A group of five students and one staff member met with senior administrators in California Hall today for almost two hours to discuss issues raised by the “Hunger for Justice Coalition.”
