A sign for the Professional Studies Building, where Anchorage Students for Peace and Justice in Palestine held its first official meeting. Photo by Taylor Heckart.
Students created a pro-Palestine club at UAA called Anchorage Students for Peace and Justice in Palestine. Organizers said the club’s main purpose is community education and advocacy for Palestine.
Club President Colby McMichael spoke to attendees during the club’s first official meeting on April 24 at the Professional Studies Building.
He said the club was officially recognized by the UAA Club Council after last-minute efforts to meet the semester deadline for club recognition.
McMichael mentioned the potential risks of working with the organization.
“We need to make clear that if you're here on a visa, there's a good chance this puts it at risk, and it's up to you to decide what level of risk you're willing to take,” he said.
McMichael explained this risk after mentioning the four UAA students who recently had their visas revoked by the U.S. federal government.
Attendees also discussed plans to host educational events, collaborate with climate and human rights groups and attend Campus Kickoff in the upcoming school year.
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