CSU Pueblo students call for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — On Tuesday, April 30, dozens of students at Colorado State University, Pueblo gathered in front of the fountain courtyard to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.

According to FOX21’s crew on scene, students are calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, along with calls for the CSU Pueblo administration to separate from any corporations that operate in Israel, and also to end study abroad in Israel. Students are asking Chancellor Tony Frank to meet with student organizers about their demands.

Law enforcement was on site in case the situation escalated. The CSU Pueblo Administration is aware of the protest and will be releasing a statement, which FOX21 will add to this article once we receive it.

CSU Pueblo has released a statement that was sent to the campus community on April 30. CSU Pueblo writes it is aware of a free speech activity happening at the Fountain Plaza and the institution “is committed to promoting open dialogue, free expression, and the exchange of diverse perspectives within the university community.” CSU Pueblo directed the community to its Freedom of Speech page with guidelines for people engaging in First Amendment activities.

CSU Pueblo’s Free Speech Policy states that all speech is allowed unless it “unreasonably interferes with the rights of others to peaceably assemble or exercise the right of free speech,” or blocks reasonable access to any office, classroom, laboratory, or building among other restrictions that impact safety or disrupts safety. CSU Pueblo’s policy also states that unless approved by the university no expressive activity in public areas is allowed outside the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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