Vandalism found in Davee Library To the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Community, On Sunday evening, a UWRF student discovered and reported race-related graffiti in the Chalmer Davee Library. This vandalism threatened violence against African-American and Asian campus populations on Monday, Nov. 2. We condemn such cowardly and ignorant actions and reaffirm our commitment to creating and fostering a diverse and inclusive campus culture.   The UWRF Police Department (in cooperation with external agencies as necessary) is investigating this incident. Criminal acts of this nature are addressed by the legal and campus judicial systems with potential consequences including (but not limited to) expulsion. Campus leaders joined me in meeting with organizations representing the threatened populations and are developing a plan to address the well-being of our campus community. Details of this plan will be shared with the campus in the days to come.    We ask that members of the campus community remain vigilant over the next week. If you encounter similar incidents of vandalism, or witness any troubling behavior, please contact the UWRF Police at 715-425-3133.   I encourage you to join me in a show of support by signing and posting in a visible location the “I Pledge to Speak Up” sign available for download on the UWRF Inclusiveness Web page. This commitment to respond to bias and prejudice is an important step towards ensuring UWRF is a University where individuals can learn, live, and work in an environment of mutual respect. Dean Van Galen Chancellor

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