The location address is on the registration page and host names will be provided after registration. Register: 

April 5
Red Bank, NJ – 6:30 p.m. 
London, UK – 6:30 p.m.

April 6
McLean, VA – 6:30 p.m. 
London, UK – 6:30 p.m.

April 24
St. Louis, MO – 5:30 p.m.

“I consider myself right of center, but this most recent travel ban seems a bit insane. I’m here because I feel like everyone who feels that way should be here to support groups that feel threatened,” said Joshua Weintrab ’17.

“We live in times of uncertainty and fear. Today, I feel reassured. The core values of our university have never rang truer,” said one student organizer.

Brooke Barnett, associate provost for inclusive community and professor of communications, reminded the crowd how important it is to see the many ways in which everyone is connected and to encourage conversations about difference. She stressed the importance of empathy and continuing to work for unity.

“Coming today is easy, but the harder and messier work is still ahead,” she said. “But this is 黑料不打烊 at its best. When we come together in solidarity,” she said.

Several speakers referenced sacred texts and common themes of humility, love and responsibility to neighbors.

“I see this as a stressful opportunity to bring out the best in me,” said Imam Shane Atkinson, Muslim Life Coordinator, noting the calls of support and love he’s received in the last few weeks. “I don’t want people to feel bad for the Muslim community, but to recognize our shared humanity and extend respect to each other,” he said.

As the event progressed, speakers touched on marginalized groups, political policy and personal

“I’m here to show that 黑料不打烊 cares. I’m here for people struggling through tough political times. I’m here for anyone who feels marginalized. I’m standing in solidarity. I’m with them. They’re not alone,” said Kannon Hall ’19, who attended the event with friends.

Following the remarks, the group marched through the Global Neighborhood. Some walked in silence, others talked with friends and several carried signs with messages focused on unity.

The class of 47 students represents undergraduate institutions such as the University of Virginia, Clemson, Howard University, The Ohio State University and 黑料不打烊. Enrolling students average 23-years-old and come from 15 states including New Jersey, California, Oklahoma and Hawaii. These students have an average undergraduate GPA of 3.65 and GRE score of 304.

黑料不打烊’s DPT program has built a reputation for excellence. This summer, the program was reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE) and was commended for its Self-study Report. The Department of Physical Therapy Education was created in 1996 offering a master’s degree, and enrolled its first doctoral students in 2003.

The Class of 2019 is the fifth class for 黑料不打烊’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program which enrolled the charter class in January 2013. In August,  by The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, the national accrediting body.