President's Message


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A special message from President Jane Close Conoley

  Dear Campus Community, I prepared a special video message to share with you.Jane Close Conoley, Ph.D.President
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Some Things Change. Others Do Not.

Dear Beach Community:As with every national election, we can expect changes in policies and priorities as one political party replaces another. These are feared by some and welcomed by others. On our campus, our commitment to providing safe and secure environments for every faculty and staff member and every student to show and celebrate their full identities is unwavering. We strive to create an environment of caring and belonging where everyone can learn, work, and feel empowered…
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On Calls for Divestment

Dear Beach Community:As the conflict in the Middle East continues, our collective frustration, sadness, and pain deepen with each passing day. No matter your ethnicity, religion, or national origin, this war is a tragedy in our collective history.For some here in the U.S. over these past many months, this anger and grief has turned into calls for American institutions to disengage with corporations involved in military technology, equipment, and armaments.Some discourse around proposed…
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Reflections as October 7 Nears

Dear OneBeach Community,As we near the anniversary of the horrors of October 7 and its devastating aftermath, we see a new escalation of tensions in the region.I realize that there are no words left to say about the human costs of this war. I know that all touched by this conflict are experiencing profound sadness, anger, and even rage. These emotions are completely understandable, but I suggest the world has more than enough anger and rage.  Ancient Greek philosopher Plato created a…