Prof. Salaita Pleads His Case In Chicago
Steven Salaita in his September 9th appearance at the University YMCA on the U of I's Urbana campus. (Jim Meadows/WILL)
Nearly a month after the University of Illinois Board of Trustees rejected his appointment, Steven Salaita is speaking at Chicago area universities this week about what he says was a violation of academic freedom.
The University rescinded its offer of a tenured position in the American-Indian studies department after Salaita made controversial remarks on Twitter about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Steven Salaita talked with Illinois Public Radio’s Tony Sarabia on WBEZ's 'Morning Shift' about what happened in his view, why - and what might come next.
The professor spoke at Northwestern University Monday, and has speeches this week at the University of Chicago, Columbia College, and DePaul University.
One scheduled for Tuesday at the U of I's Chicago campus was cancelled. The Chicago Tribune speculated that could mean the university is close to a financial settlement with the professor.
Links
- Report: Prof. Salaita Cancels UIC Address
- Prof. Salaita Plans Speeches In Chicago Area
- Academic Freedom Expert Doubts Salaita’s Tenure Status
- Columbia Law Professor: Salaita Un-Hiring Illegal On Constitutional, Contractual Grounds
- Salaita Supporters Say Would-Be Professor’s Case Is Far From Over
- Columbia Law Prof Argues For A Salaita Lawsuit, Trustee Kennedy Defends Vote
- Chancellor Regrets Uproar Over Prof. Salaita
- Trustees Reject Salaita Hire On 8-1 Vote
- Does Prof. Salaita Have A Compelling Argument For Reinstatement?
- Prof. Salaita Speaks Publicly For First Time About Losing U of I Position
- Faculty Petition Supports Chancellor In Salaita Case
- Chancellor Wise Expresses Regret Over Salaita Case
- Chancellor Hears Student Support, Criticism Over Salaita Decision
- UI Philosophy Faculty Defend Salaita with No-Confidence Vote