In anticipation of potential disruptions related to the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack in Israel, McGill University is restricting campus access and transitioning classes online. While no specific threats have been received, the university cites an 'elevated potential for disruption' due to planned events and past instances of student protests that have escalated into unlawful activities.
McGill University is restricting access to its campus and asking professors to move their classes online ahead of the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel.
This week, student protesters announced on social media that they intend to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack and theAlmost 1,200 Israelis and foreigners were killed in the Hamas attack and about 250 people were taken hostage. More than 41,600 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in the territory. In Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said that nearly 2,000 people have been killed.
Concordia University is not closing its campus. It said it has taken steps to support a climate of safety and respect, including meeting with leaders of student groups to promote civil discourse. Instructors can choose, if they wish, to hold classes online and students who do not attend in-person classes should not be penalized.
York University says it will hold a series of events to support members of its community affected by the conflict.
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