Reported Incident of Harassment

April 25, 2022

Dear Rutgers–New Brunswick Community,

The University has received reports of harassment of Jewish students at the AEPi fraternity on Friday afternoon. The incident involved yet-to-be-identified individuals who appear to have targeted the Rutgers fraternity entirely because of the Jewish identity of its members.

Initial representations regarding the incident are disturbing. We understand and are sensitive to the concerns of those who were targeted, and stand by our Jewish students, faculty and staff. Harassment based on religious belief, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or for any reason, is antithetical to our values at Rutgers University.

The University has received multiple reports regarding this incident, which is currently under investigation by RUPD.

The University will increase security patrols in and around the targeted building and, as always, provides counseling and support to students who are experiencing trauma or other effects of these actions. Students needing to speak with someone can contact the Dean of Students Office.

Sincerely,

Francine Conway, Ph.D.
Chancellor-Provost, Rutgers University–New Brunswick