Please note this distinction should in no way be seen to diminish the seriousness of any hate incident. Macalester College recognizes the severity of all hate incidents as an affront to our community and the College will therefore take action in all cases regardless of their status under federal and state laws. Racial graffiti in a public space such as a restroom or hallway. A student is targeted and physically assaulted after leaving a dance sponsored by the campus gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender organization. Verbal or written slurs, epithets, jokes, comments, or terms based on an individual s actual or perceived gender.
Students are upset because a professor assigns a reading written by a white supremacist.
In an art class, students are required to attend an art exhibition by a prominent gay artist. Several students are offended by being forced to view this exhibition. Avoid touching the objects or area where the incident or crime occurred. Campus Security will dispatch to the scene and page a professional staff member trained to deal with crisis situations. Campus Security will call St. Paul Police Department to report the incident.