The University of Chicago has warned incoming students that it does not accept the culture of “safe spaces” and “trigger warnings” that has taken hold on many American college campuses. U.S. universities have struggled in recent years to balance students’ concerns with protecting free speech and intellectual freedom. There have been high-profile flare ups over which guest speakers should be allowed on campus and which topics should be discussed in classrooms. In a welcome letter to freshmen, the College made clear that it does not condone safe spaces or trigger warnings: pic.twitter.com/9ep3n0ZbgV — The Chicago Maroon (@ChicagoMaroon) August 24, 2016John Ellison, the university’s dean of students, has now sent a letter to students outlining the college’s position. The letter was prompted by events at other universities, where protests have sprung up over guest speakers and even classwork assignments.

Source: National Post August 26, 2016 16:41 UTC