UC Berkeley professor stages 'sleep-in' protest in his office over campus antisemitism

A UC Berkeley professor is staging a 'sleep-in' protest to demand university officials to take action against antisemitism on campus.In the East Bay, a UC Berkeley professor is gaining attention by vowing to remain in his campus office until university officials take action against antisemitism on campus. He says recent violent events prompted the sit-in action.Hassner is leaving a light on in his UC Berkeley office, a signal to the campus that he's here 24/7.

This political science professor says he's making his small office his temporary home, teaching all classes on Zoom until the university takes steps to address antisemitism on campus; he says many students have faced harassment.Students at UC Berkeley joined a national movement taking place at colleges around the nation, calling for a cease-fire and humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Last month, the university condemned a demonstration by activists who surrounded Zellerbach Hall where a pro-Israel advocate was speaking.On Monday, Jewish students are planning a march to 'Liberate the gate' where activists have blocked passage through Sather Gate for weeks.

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