We, the undersigned students, alumni, and members of the University of Chicago community, hold deep respect for diversity and abhor discrimination based on nationality. As such, we oppose the destructive boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) proposal that our Student Government will soon consider.  The BDS movement does not promote peace between the Israeli and Palestinian people but instead promotes discrimination based simply on one’s nationality. This movement is not in line with the values of our distinguished university – in fact, it goes against everything we stand for.

We believe in a future of peace, justice, mutual respect and cooperation for Palestinians, Israelis and all communities here on campus. We strongly encourage our Student Government to reject the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement and uphold the values of University of Chicago.