Chortles

I just found an email that cracks me up.  I'd forgotten all about it! 

from Chancellor Richard Herman <chancellor@illinois.edu>
reply-to chancellor@illinois.edu
to All Faculty & All Academic Professionals & All Civil Service Staff & All Undergrad Students & All Grad Students <everybody@uiuc.edu>
subject Regarding Greek life on campus

 Dear Students,

  Many of you may be aware of an event known as Rush. It is my objective to
warn you of the potential downsides of Greek organizations. I advise you to
not succumb to the aggressive recruitment tactics used by these
organizations. It has been my concern over the years, that the Greek culture
of alcoholism and lack of respect for the community degrades campus life.
These organizations present themselves as prestigious, yet are
discriminatory, serve to perpetuate social inequality, especially with
respect to the opposite gender, and promote a lack of diversity.  Many
students have expressed concerns with regards to safety on campus,
particularly due to Greek culture and behavior. It is my hope that a
student's experience on campus strengthens one's individuality, but the Greek
system emphasizes the group above all, without cause or reason. This is
detrimental to the purpose of universities.

I hope that you will consider wisely.

GDI Chancellor Richard Herman

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from Robin Kaler <publicaffairs@illinois.edu>
reply-to  publicaffairs@illinois.edu
to All Faculty & All Academic Professionals & All Civil Service Staff & All Undergrad Students & All Grad Students <everybody@uiuc.edu>
subject Regarding Greek life on campus
date Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 10:10PM
subject  MASSMAIL - email hoax
mailed-by  uiuc.edu

Dear members of the campus community:

You may have received an email titled:  Regarding Greek life on campus.
This message was a hoax and was NOT sent by Chancellor Richard Herman and
was NOT authorized by the campus administration.


Robin Kaler
Associate Chancellor for Public Affairs



This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Chancellor

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