Posted on 02/26/2005 11:08:15 AM PST by AdrianR
University of Colorado officials are considering offering Ward Churchill an early retirement package that could end an increasingly uncomfortable standoff with the controversial professor.
Two people familiar with internal CU discussions said the still-undetermined offer is in the idea stage. The discussions come just a week before a three-person panel is scheduled to deliver a report on Churchill's fitness for tenure.
David Lane, Churchill's attorney, said he has not been contacted about a buyout offer.
But, he said, while his primary focus is on protecting Churchill's constitutional right to speak out, he would be willing to listen to a university proposal.
"If they offer $10 million, I would think about it. If they offer him $10, I wouldn't," Lane said.
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University of Colorado Regents - Contact Information (Contact them re Ward Churchill)
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You suggested turning Churchill over to the Indians.
The smoke signals are forming on the horizon.
Go here and look at all the articles about Churchill
http://www.indiancountry.com
This is a great site. Great writing.
But, he has "native american" hair. Doesn't that count for something?
Verrry interestink. Thank you for the info and ping. Somehow the name David Lane was familiar to me..
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