President John Bardo releases statement on hate speech President John Bardo releases statement on hate speech

Wichita State University students and employees arriving on campus this morning (Monday, Dec. 5) reported sidewalk chalk drawings in front of several buildings. Some of these drawings included words commonly considered hate speech regarding race and gender identity.

"We deplore all forms of hate speech, including these acts of vandalism," said WSU President John Bardo. "The vandalism is being investigated by the University Police Department and the drawings have been removed."

Anyone who has information regarding this incident should report it to University Police at 316-978-3450.
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Contact: Joe Kleinsasser, director of news and media relations, 316-978-3013, cell 316-204-8266 or joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu.