JAN. 17,2023 "Based on all that we have learned, we have determined that our usage of the term 'Islamophobic' was therefore flawed." Ellen Watters, Chair, Hamline University Board of Trustees Fayneese Miller, President, Hamline University

"We believe in academic freedom, but it should not and cannot be used to excuse away behavior that harms others." (STATEMENT FROM HAMLINE UNIVERSITY) The above statements shows the struggle that Hamline faced when deciding to fire Erika Lopez Prater. A tension between academic freedom and insulting others.

1:05 A good point by Safi is that the statements of the director was assuming that the freedom of speech was in direct opposition to the feelings of Muslims. This is not the case. A difference between iconical devotion within the Islamic tradition (both Sunni and Shia) and Charlie Hebdo examples.

03:00 Both to respect students and expand their horizons. Not everyone needs to agree with it.

Behind the Hamline University Incident — with Erika López Prater and Christiane Gruber

Both Gruber and Prater are art historians.