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The president of Boston University<\/a> has apologized after pride flags were removed from\u00a0the office windows<\/a> over spring break.<\/p>\n

“Our university and our policies exist within a larger social context\u2014one that is dynamic and complex,” Melissa Gilliam, president of Boston University, wrote in a Monday message<\/u><\/a> sent to students, faculty, and staff. “In the public conversation about Boston University\u2019s time, place, and manner policies<\/a>, that spotlight has fallen disproportionately on our LGBTQIA+ community, and I have heard how difficult and painful that has been. I am deeply sorry.”<\/p>\n

BU\u2019s Publications & Publicity Policy<\/a> states that putting up “signs, posters, and fliers is permitted only on authorized bulletin boards. Materials may not be placed on walls, doors, windows, or trees, and may not be attached with permanent adhesives.”<\/p>\n

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The student newspaper Daily Free Press reported<\/a> that the “policy\u2019s enforcement has led to the recent removal of pride flags and political messages from office windows \u2014 drawing scrutiny and prompting protest from faculty, students and advocacy organizations.”<\/p>\n

BU Today, Boston University\u2019s daily website, posted an editor\u2019s note to a March 24 article<\/u><\/a> about university signage saying that on Monday, Gilliam announced Boston University would temporarily stop removing outward-facing signs.<\/p>\n

The Boston Globe reported<\/u><\/a> that Keith Vincent, a professor in the Women\u2019s, Gender and Sexuality Studies department, which had a Pride flag removed from its office window over spring break, is thankful for the message.<\/p>\n

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“It\u2019s about as good as we could\u2019ve hoped for,” Vincent said of Gilliam\u2019s message. “That [Gilliam] sent such a resounding, unambiguous message to the students is really, really important and appreciated.”<\/p>\n

In her message, Gilliam reaffirmed the school\u2019s commitment to LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Issues of speech can be complicated, but our institutional values are not. Let me be unequivocal: LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff are an essential part of Boston University,” Gilliam said.<\/p>\n

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“You belong here and are needed here,” she added. “You are valued and have our support. We remain committed to ensuring all members of this University feel welcome, feel respected, and can thrive.”<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital<\/a> reached out to Gilliam and Vincent for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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