Yvette is coming back to campus and the university has agreed to let her continue her studies. I am honestly stunned by how much your kindness helped turn this around because this outcome belongs entirely to you. Please keep looking out for one another while she settles back into school.
February 5, 2015
Final supporters
We, the students of Brandeis University and caring friends of Qianyi Gong (Yvette), petition Brandeis University to allow her continued attendance here throughout the Spring 2015 semester and thereafter.
After the frightful accident and immediate surgery that occurred to Yvette Gong on November 2nd, Brandeis University asked her to enter a mental health program on suspicion of her potential self-harm tendencies. She was discharged after three weeks with the hospital’s approval to return to school. However, she was told by the dean that she’s not allowed to show up on campus due to: “the recent behavior on your part, which, if true, is considered disruptive to the safety and well being of the campus,” quoted from the dean’s email. Putting her through the program a second time could be unnecessarily emotionally and mentally taxing.
The Brandeis University officials have set certain conditions for Yvette Gong in order for her to possibly return to campus. Sending her back to the program is not the proper solution and seeing how the school has already refused to let her back after receiving the hospital’s approval, there is no certainty that the university will allow the attendance of Ms. Gong the second time.
She is also prohibited from stepping on campus if, by some remote chance, she is involved in another accident, which is considered disruptive by the school. Yvette has found a loving group of friends through dance crews, the Cornerstone Church, a rock band, Brandeis Dance Marathon, BAASA, and BC3. We all hate seeing her placed in this situation and believe that punishing her under these circumstances is unfair.
We request that Brandeis University permits Yvette Gong to return back to school and pursue her education.
Sincerely,
The Students of Brandeis UniversityUpdates
Reached 100 supporters
December 11, 2014
12 Comments
Depression is something that should not be ignored and cast aside as if someone else's problem. I don't believe that she has the stated accusations, but even if she did, it is unjust to ban someone for having low self-esteem. It is the university's obligation to help promote a healthy living/studying environment.
This girl is a gift to humanity. Her energy, caring nature and enthusiasm for Brandeis itself is truly admirable. She has touched so many lives, and she will continue to do so if given the opportunity to return. Please let her return.
yvette is healed and healthy. She doesn't deserve to be forced to leave school just because people are "too" worried. If the doctor says she is fine then she is fine.
As a friend and co-dancer of Yvette Gong, I have not noticed any mental instability or acts of self-harm. The accident was a result of a mistake. Yvette is well and should be able to return back to campus.
I believe all her friends and I understand Yvette on a more personal level and can say that she doesn't pose any threats to the school
it was an accident. it's not fair
Best of luck to you. This isn't fair and I hope the college sees that.
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Yvette is coming back to campus and the university has agreed to let her continue her studies. I am honestly stunned by how much your kindness helped turn this around because this outcome belongs entirely to you. Please keep looking out for one another while she settles back into school.
February 5, 2015
Final supporters
We, the students of Brandeis University and caring friends of Qianyi Gong (Yvette), petition Brandeis University to allow her continued attendance here throughout the Spring 2015 semester and thereafter.
After the frightful accident and immediate surgery that occurred to Yvette Gong on November 2nd, Brandeis University asked her to enter a mental health program on suspicion of her potential self-harm tendencies. She was discharged after three weeks with the hospital’s approval to return to school. However, she was told by the dean that she’s not allowed to show up on campus due to: “the recent behavior on your part, which, if true, is considered disruptive to the safety and well being of the campus,” quoted from the dean’s email. Putting her through the program a second time could be unnecessarily emotionally and mentally taxing.
The Brandeis University officials have set certain conditions for Yvette Gong in order for her to possibly return to campus. Sending her back to the program is not the proper solution and seeing how the school has already refused to let her back after receiving the hospital’s approval, there is no certainty that the university will allow the attendance of Ms. Gong the second time.
She is also prohibited from stepping on campus if, by some remote chance, she is involved in another accident, which is considered disruptive by the school. Yvette has found a loving group of friends through dance crews, the Cornerstone Church, a rock band, Brandeis Dance Marathon, BAASA, and BC3. We all hate seeing her placed in this situation and believe that punishing her under these circumstances is unfair.
We request that Brandeis University permits Yvette Gong to return back to school and pursue her education.
Sincerely,
The Students of Brandeis UniversityUpdates
Reached 100 supporters
December 11, 2014
12 Comments
The school is being totally unreasonable. Yvette has been cleared by medical professionals and she needs to be back with her friends and finishing her classes. Stop punishing her for something that clearly wasnt even intentional!
Depression is something that should not be ignored and cast aside as if someone else's problem. I don't believe that she has the stated accusations, but even if she did, it is unjust to ban someone for having low self-esteem. It is the university's obligation to help promote a healthy living/studying environment.
This girl is a gift to humanity. Her energy, caring nature and enthusiasm for Brandeis itself is truly admirable. She has touched so many lives, and she will continue to do so if given the opportunity to return. Please let her return.
yvette is healed and healthy. She doesn't deserve to be forced to leave school just because people are "too" worried. If the doctor says she is fine then she is fine.
As a friend and co-dancer of Yvette Gong, I have not noticed any mental instability or acts of self-harm. The accident was a result of a mistake. Yvette is well and should be able to return back to campus.
I believe all her friends and I understand Yvette on a more personal level and can say that she doesn't pose any threats to the school
it was an accident. it's not fair
Best of luck to you. This isn't fair and I hope the college sees that.
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The school is being totally unreasonable. Yvette has been cleared by medical professionals and she needs to be back with her friends and finishing her classes. Stop punishing her for something that clearly wasnt even intentional!