Georgetown University's Qatar Campus Origins Questioned at House Hearing
Forbes Breaking NewsAugust 7, 20255 min7,360 views
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- β Representative Bob Onder questioned Dr. Robert M. Groves, Interim President of Georgetown University, regarding the establishment of the university's campus in Qatar.
- π‘ Dr. Groves explained that the Qatar campus was established in 2005, before his tenure, as part of the Qatar Foundation's vision to create a hub for Western-style higher education in the Middle East.
- π― The Qatar Foundation aimed to offer Western education to the region and foster a center for higher education and research in Doha.
UAW and University of California Policies
- ποΈ Representative Onder also questioned Dr. Groves about the University of California system's relationship with the UAW (United Auto Workers) union.
- π« The UAW has reportedly endorsed encampments with pro-terrorism imagery and participated in anti-semitic chants, leading to a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment.
- βοΈ Dr. Groves stated that unions are independent and the university does not control their actions, deeming it inappropriate to comment on ongoing litigation.
- π The UAW strongly supports BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanction) and has passed resolutions to implement it within the UC system.
- π ββοΈ Dr. Groves personally opposes agreeing to any provision that implements BDS, aligning with the University of California's stated policy against boycotting countries.
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