Message to university community from president and provost

A message from the president and provost has been shared here:

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/06/this-morning-s-occupation-of-building-10

Update – University statement on unlawful building entry

This morning, a group of individuals unlawfully entered Building 10, which houses the offices of the president and provost. Law enforcement has arrested 13 individuals, and the building has been cleared. A public safety officer was injured after being shoved by protesters who were interfering with a transport vehicle. There has been extensive damage to the interior of Building 10 and exterior of the buildings in the quad.

We are appalled that our students chose to take this action and we will work with law enforcement to ensure that they face the full consequences allowed by law. All arrested students will be immediately suspended and in case any of them are seniors, they will not be allowed to graduate.

We have consistently emphasized the need for constructive engagement and peaceful protest when there is a disagreement in views. This was not peaceful protest and actions such as what occurred this morning have no place at Stanford.

We ask anyone with information related to this action to contact Stanford Department of Public Safety at 650-329-2413.

Update – Unlawful building entry

Law enforcement has arrested 13 individuals who unlawfully entered Building 10 this morning. The building has been secured by the Department of Public Safety.

There has been extensive damage to the interior and exterior of the building, and there will be no entry to the building for the rest of the day.

Community Advisory – Unlawful building entry

A group of individuals this morning unlawfully entered Building 10, which houses the offices of the president and provost. The Stanford Department of Public Safety has responded to the scene and is assessing the situation.

No other campus operations have been affected at this time. However, those who work in offices in adjacent buildings, such as Buildings 1 and 20 on the Main Quad, should plan to stay away from the area.

Updates will be provided here when available.