Golant's supporters charge that the memo is a political tactic by multicultural groups to discredit him prior to elections. The Counseling Center offers programs for students concerned about the atmosphere created by the hate memo. Only 18 percent or 1,582 of the 9,000 undergraduates vote in the election. The Student Affairs office brings mediators from the Anti-Defamation League and the Broome County Urban League to meet with students. In a joint statement, both agree that Huffman's remarks were inaccurately characterized as anti-Semitic and racist.
Commencement goes on without incident.
Office of Student Affairs conducts a day-long workshop for faculty and staff on building an inclusive university community. Speakers include President Lois B. DeFleur and representatives from the Anti-Defamation League and the Urban League. A steering committee is organized to develop programs and responses to growing tension. In response, Benardello is directed by the administration to stipulate how he will enforce affirmative action laws. The meeting is adjourned after protesters make it impossible to carry on assembly business.