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News Conference Statement by President Alec Hill

October 3, 2006

Opening Remarks
Alec Hill

For over 40 years, a student group affiliated with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship has been active at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. That is until eight months ago – when the group was de-recognized.

The university’s action was taken simply because InterVarsity requires its student leaders – not members, but just leaders – to sign our Statement of Faith.

Frankly, the university’s position defies common sense. Does this mean, for example, Hillel (Jewish students) must accept Holocaust-deniers as leaders? That the Young Democrats must accept Republicans as leaders?

After months of failed attempts to resolve this situation, the UW-Superior chapter of InterVarsity yesterday filed suit in federal court to seek reinstatement as a fully recognized student organization.

Three years ago, our student leaders at Rutgers University faced exactly the same situation. After several months – and before trial – Rutgers reversed course and re-recognized the group. It is our sincere hope that common sense will likewise prevail in this situation.

 
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On Campus

  • Find a Chapter
  • Graduate and Faculty
  • International Students
  • Multiethnic Ministries
  • Evangelism
  • Greek Ministry
  • Nurses

Beyond Campus

  • Urbana.org
  • Global Projects
  • Urban Projects
  • Global Urban Trek
  • Link
  • Retreat & Training Centers

Events

  • Urbana 09
  • Greek Conference
  • Black Scholars and Professionals Conference
  • Midwest and West Coast Faculty Conferences
  • Stoneworks Arts Leaders Training

Get Involved

  • Donate
  • Donor Resources
  • My InterVarsity
  • Alumni
  • Pray with Us
  • Employment
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Signup for Newsletters
  • Church Partnerships

Resources

  • InterVarsity Press
  • InterVarsity Store
  • Ministry Exchange
  • StudentSoul
  • Student Leadership Journal
  • Bible Studies
  • Chapter Resources
  • Audio/Video Resources
  • Ministry In Daily Life

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  • Inter-Varsity Canada
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  • IFES

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