Colleges and universitiesGeneral NewsIsraelIsrael-Hamas warMoreReligion Cornell University Halts Classes After Student’s Antisemitic Threats by Chloe Baker November 2, 2023 written by Chloe Baker November 2, 2023 6 comments Bookmark 39 In light of a student’s online threats against Jewish individuals on campus, Cornell University suspended classes on a recent Friday. Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old junior at Cornell, is facing charges for transmitting threats to kill or harm via interstate communications. Authorities identified Dai as the individual responsible for the ominous remarks on a digital Greek Life forum over a weekend. Subsequent to his initial appearance in federal court, Dai was detained without bail. The resulting apprehension led university officials to deploy police personnel for safeguarding a Jewish center and a kosher dining facility, responding to heightened concerns among the student population. As a precautionary measure, Cornell Hillel, a campus-based Jewish entity, recommended students and faculty to avoid the aforementioned dining establishment. Highlighting the tense atmosphere in the preceding weeks, an official spokesperson from the Ivy League institution communicated the rationale behind the decision to suspend operations that Friday. Consequently, faculty members and non-essential staff were granted leave. In the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict, there has been a noticeable surge in both antisemitic and anti-Muslim narratives on digital platforms. U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, in a dialogue with Jewish students from colleges in the Baltimore region, expressed his profound dismay at the occurrence of antisemitic episodes on various college campuses nationally. Emphasizing his department’s commitment, Cardona reassured the students, “We are fully committed to ensuring your safety on campus.” The threats made by Dai were pinpointed through tracing his IP address. As per a legal document, Dai acknowledged to the authorities his act of posting the threatening messages. One specific post alarmingly indicated an intention to target “104 west”, a dining location at Cornell which serves kosher meals and is situated adjacent to the university’s Jewish center. Additionally, Dai posted threats of introducing a firearm on campus with the intent to target Jewish individuals. A preliminary court session has been slated for November 15. Gabrielle DiBella, Dai’s federal public defender, has yet to provide comments concerning Dai. Cornell University’s President, Martha E. Pollack, in an official statement, conveyed her dismay at discovering the perpetrator was a student from Cornell, while also noting relief that the individual behind the deeply offensive antisemitic posts has been apprehended. Following these events, Dai’s enrollment at Cornell has been temporarily revoked. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about fokus keyword: Antisemitic Threats CornellWhat prompted Cornell University to suspend classes recently?Who is the student responsible for the threats?How did the authorities trace the origin of the threats?What specific actions did the university take in response to the threats?What was the U.S. Education Secretary’s response to the rise of antisemitic episodes on college campuses?What is the current status of the student who made the threats?More about fokus keyword: Antisemitic Threats Cornell Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about fokus keyword: Antisemitic Threats Cornell What prompted Cornell University to suspend classes recently? Cornell University suspended classes on a specific Friday due to online antisemitic threats made by a student against Jewish individuals on the campus. Who is the student responsible for the threats? The student identified as responsible for the threats is Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old junior at Cornell University. How did the authorities trace the origin of the threats? Authorities were able to trace the threats made by Dai through his IP address. What specific actions did the university take in response to the threats? Apart from suspending classes, the university deployed police to guard a Jewish center and a kosher dining facility. Additionally, the Cornell Hillel organization advised students and staff to avoid the dining hall for safety reasons. What was the U.S. Education Secretary’s response to the rise of antisemitic episodes on college campuses? U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressed his profound dismay at the occurrence of antisemitic episodes on various college campuses. He reassured students of his department’s commitment to ensuring their safety on campuses. What is the current status of the student who made the threats? Patrick Dai has been detained without bail after his initial appearance in federal court. He has also been temporarily suspended from Cornell University. 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She enjoys exploring new destinations and sharing her experiences with her readers, from exotic locales to hidden gems off the beaten path. previous post Netanyahu’s Reluctance to Accept Responsibility for Hamas Attack Leads to Blame on Others next post Eric Trump Denies Knowledge of Father’s Financial Records, Yet Emails Indicate Some Association You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 6 comments TomL November 3, 2023 - 5:07 am I’m glad the University took immediate actions. suspending classes and upping security? Kudos to them. It’s more than just about the threat. It’s about keeping the students safe. Reply Liz_P November 3, 2023 - 5:35 am Why would anyone even think about doing such a thing? makes me sad and angry. Hoping they provide enough support to the Jewish community on campus. Reply Mike S. November 3, 2023 - 10:19 am I can’t believe this is happening at such a prestigious university. And Patrick, just 21? What’s going on with the youth today. Reply robT92 November 3, 2023 - 2:20 pm it’s always sad when these hate crimes pop up. Especially in education spaces. We need more love and understanding, people. Reply SarahJ November 3, 2023 - 5:21 pm I studied at Cornell few years back and things weren’t this intense. It’s scary to think about what the younger generations are dealing with now. Reply JennaL November 3, 2023 - 9:01 pm wait, did I read that right? They tracked him down via IP address? Shouldn’t folks know better by now? 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