I do not recognize any degree from the University of Minnesota.
UPDATE
UNM’s administration was quickly inundated with demands for a rebuke of the vote. UNM President Eric Kaler announced Wednesday that he would formalize the moment of silence anyway.
“We certainly did hear from folks on this,†said Evan Lapiska, a U spokesman. “Dean Johnson and President Kaler wanted to make sure that the folks were aware that the U is committed to honoring the victims.â€
A student representative from the College Republicans had introduced a resolution on Nov. 10 calling for a formal remembrance on the anniversary of 9/11. But the student association voted down the resolution, 36 to 23, after concerns were raised about the potential for inciting anti-Muslim sentiments, as well as logistical concerns.
Kaler had previously voiced support for the student resolution, and Wednesday’s statement noted that the regents observed a moment of silence on the 9/11 anniversary this year. “Honoring those who died in 9/11 and respecting our Muslim community on campus are not mutually exclusive,†Kaler said.