Statement from Interim Chancellor and Provost Eric F. Spina

“Every member of our campus community is entitled to his or her right to free speech, and there are many constructive ways to have your voice heard in our community. We are saddened and disappointed that anyone would attempt to exercise that right in such a destructive manner. These are a set of important and historic buildings that hold great meaning for so many of our students, faculty, staff and alumni, and to see them defaced in this manner is disheartening. The University’s Department of Public Safety, in cooperation with the Syracuse City Police, is actively investigating this matter. In addition, we are already working to assess and repair the damage.”