[Prevscilist] A message of solidarity and peace

[Atika Khurana]

Dear all,

I would like to offer space for us to come together as a community to 
grieve and support each other.  If this will be helpful for you, please 
join us tomorrow (Tues, June 2) from 4 -5 pm (link 
<https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/95144498271>- 
https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/95144498271).  I wish we could be with each 
other in person.

Please note that the annual evaluation submission deadline for 
non-graduating students has been extended to June 12 (Friday) by noon.

Best,

Atika

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Time: Jun 2, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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On 6/1/20 12:40 PM, Atika Khurana wrote:
> Dear PREV community,
>
> The brutality and senselessness of George Floyd's death has shocked us 
> as a nation. For some of us it has reopened wounds that had never 
> healed. While the pain and anguish we are experiencing is 
> overwhelming, how we respond to difficult situations is what makes us 
> resilient. Personally, over the past few days I have been reflecting 
> on my own values and what is it that we can do (through our actions, 
> research, daily social interactions...) to move our society in closer 
> alignment with principles of justice, fairness, and kindness. I 
> believe that transformative and lasting change comes from a place of 
> love and compassion for yourself and others, and not from violence and 
> hatred. In that spirit, I want to encourage you to take care of 
> yourself during this difficult time and reach out and support others. 
> Please let the faculty know how we can best support you. Communicate 
> to your instructors if you think you may need an extension on your 
> final assignment.
>
> It is easy to get frustrated, dejected, even angry given the 
> circumstances. But we need to regain our emotional balance, and to 
> quote Mahatma Gandhi, "be the change we want to see in the world"
>
> Best,
>
> Atika
>
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