SMU administration finally backed down and approved our new space. They tried to drag their feet for months but our persistence forced them to acknowledge that this campus desperately needs a home for human rights. Keep watching them to ensure they follow through on every square inch of the space …
October 25, 2015
Final supporters
Greetings!
We are exploring the idea of moving the Embrey Human Rights Program (EHRP) to a larger space on campus. This idea is receiving serious consideration from SMU administrators, who recognize the fact that we have outgrown our current location in 109 Clements Hall. In order to inform the final decision, we are reaching out to faculty, staff, and students to demonstrate the wonderful support for human rights that exists in our community.
A few important details are worth noting:
This space would NOT involve new construction, displace any existing offices, disrupt current programs, or have any financial impact on the university.
This space WOULD open new classroom and community areas, provide meeting and study rooms for students and campus organizations, include a human rights library and art gallery, and allow for future growth of undergraduate and graduate offerings.
Finally, the space WOULD be open for use by the entire SMU community, regardless of their affiliation with EHRP.
Would you allow us to include your name among a list of supporters? By saying "yes," you would simply be agreeing that the idea deserves full consideration. Regardless of your response, we thank you for your support of human rights at SMU, and for the important work you do!
Updates
September 21, 2015
SMU administrators are stalling while we continue to operate out of a cramped office that fails our students. We are done waiting for them to acknowledge that human rights programming deserves a permanent home on this campus.
Reached 100 supporters
September 21, 2015
40 Comments
it is vitally important that students who have a passion for humanitarian work to have a communal space on campus. having an art gallery is of particular interest to me, as my art--usually based on human rights issues and my personal experience--has no place to be housed right now. this is a fantastic idea, and I can't wait to see SMU support human rights and their students.
To be effective to the awesome capacity resident - and crammed into - Clements 109, Human Rights faculty, staff, and students require a venue proportionate to the cause. Besides the fact of the awesome responsibility and opportunity to allow campus-wide exposure to a great program - quite literally hidden in a corner. Share!
Clements hall is too small for a program that is so popular, and is growing and advancing so rapidly.
This program is changing the world one student at a time. It needs a "home" commensurate with its excellence and its impact.
This program means so much to so many people. Even as an alumni, I still go back and visit Professor Halperin to learn of more opportunities the program is offering. I hope SMU shows how much it values this department by granting it the prominent space it deserves, especially as more prospective students are visiting (specifically for their interests in Human Rights!)
Love! Dr. Halperin! So excited the program is growing! I'm happy to support in any way that I can.
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SMU administration finally backed down and approved our new space. They tried to drag their feet for months but our persistence forced them to acknowledge that this campus desperately needs a home for human rights. Keep watching them to ensure they follow through on every square inch of the space …
October 25, 2015
Final supporters
Greetings!
We are exploring the idea of moving the Embrey Human Rights Program (EHRP) to a larger space on campus. This idea is receiving serious consideration from SMU administrators, who recognize the fact that we have outgrown our current location in 109 Clements Hall. In order to inform the final decision, we are reaching out to faculty, staff, and students to demonstrate the wonderful support for human rights that exists in our community.
A few important details are worth noting:
This space would NOT involve new construction, displace any existing offices, disrupt current programs, or have any financial impact on the university.
This space WOULD open new classroom and community areas, provide meeting and study rooms for students and campus organizations, include a human rights library and art gallery, and allow for future growth of undergraduate and graduate offerings.
Finally, the space WOULD be open for use by the entire SMU community, regardless of their affiliation with EHRP.
Would you allow us to include your name among a list of supporters? By saying "yes," you would simply be agreeing that the idea deserves full consideration. Regardless of your response, we thank you for your support of human rights at SMU, and for the important work you do!
Updates
September 21, 2015
SMU administrators are stalling while we continue to operate out of a cramped office that fails our students. We are done waiting for them to acknowledge that human rights programming deserves a permanent home on this campus.
Reached 100 supporters
September 21, 2015
40 Comments
I can think of no better way to consolidate community concern and involvement at SMU than providing a haven for students with a passion to defend human rights and make the world a better place.
it is vitally important that students who have a passion for humanitarian work to have a communal space on campus. having an art gallery is of particular interest to me, as my art--usually based on human rights issues and my personal experience--has no place to be housed right now. this is a fantastic idea, and I can't wait to see SMU support human rights and their students.
To be effective to the awesome capacity resident - and crammed into - Clements 109, Human Rights faculty, staff, and students require a venue proportionate to the cause. Besides the fact of the awesome responsibility and opportunity to allow campus-wide exposure to a great program - quite literally hidden in a corner. Share!
Clements hall is too small for a program that is so popular, and is growing and advancing so rapidly.
This program is changing the world one student at a time. It needs a "home" commensurate with its excellence and its impact.
This program means so much to so many people. Even as an alumni, I still go back and visit Professor Halperin to learn of more opportunities the program is offering. I hope SMU shows how much it values this department by granting it the prominent space it deserves, especially as more prospective students are visiting (specifically for their interests in Human Rights!)
Love! Dr. Halperin! So excited the program is growing! I'm happy to support in any way that I can.
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I can think of no better way to consolidate community concern and involvement at SMU than providing a haven for students with a passion to defend human rights and make the world a better place.