Anti-Israel Encampments: Owens To Question Northwestern, Rutgers, and UCLA

May 22, 2024
Congress
Education & Workforce Development
Press

WASHINGTON On Thursday, May 23, at 9:45 a.m. ET, Higher Education and Workforce Development Chair Burgess Owens (UT-04) will participate in a full Committee hearing with the presidents of Northwestern, Rutgers, and UCLA titled “Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos.”

“From California to New York, America’s college and university campuses have descended into anti-Israel anarchy,” said Rep. Owens. “Despite praising terrorist organizations, calling for violence against Jews, and advocating for the destruction of the democratic state of Israel, these students are coddled and appeased rather than arrested and expelled. Our committee does not tolerate this antisemitic hate or the cowardice of campus leadership, and we will not rest until America’s higher education system is once again a safe place for Jewish students.” 

What: Full Committee hearing titled “Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos”

When: 9:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 23, 2024

Where: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building

Majority Witnesses: 

  • Mr. Michael Schill, President, Northwestern University 
  • Dr. Gene Block, Chancellor, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Dr. Jonathan Holloway, President, Rutgers University

Press: The hearing will be live-streamed here.

###

Recent Posts


Oct 7, 2024
Press

Owens Observes Anniversary of October 7 Attack on Israel

WASHINGTON — Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT), alongside Utah’s congressional delegation, released the following statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel, America’s top ally in the Middle East.  “This October 7th, we, the Utah Congressional Delegation, acknowledge and condemn the evil and depraved act of terrorism inflicted on […]



Sep 30, 2024
Greatest Hits

WATCH: OWENS Reacts To ICE Non-Detained Docket Release



Sep 27, 2024
Press

MEDIA ADVISORY: Owens to Host Annual Hispanic Heritage Congressional Recognition Ceremony

WEST JORDAN – On Monday, September 30, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) will host the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Congressional Recognition Ceremony, his third annual event at the Utah State Capitol to honor 40 Utahns from across the Fourth District for their service to our communities.  What: 2024 Hispanic Heritage Congressional Recognition Ceremony When: 6:30 PM MT […]