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June 14, 2021



Extension of Moratorium on Greek Life at Baruch Until 2024



Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,



To continue ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of our students, the College has determined that it is necessary to extend the existing moratorium on pledging and rush activities in all Baruch social fraternities and sororities through May 31, 2024. This decision was reached after consultation with senior College administrators and the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). In addition, the USG conducted an open forum and voted to recommend that the administration extend the moratorium for three years.



In deciding to extend the moratorium, we continue to bear in mind that first-year Baruch College student Chun Hsien "Michael" Deng died needlessly in December 2013 as a result of a hazing ritual that occurred during an unsanctioned, secret fraternity event held in the Pocono Mountains. This senseless tragedy resulted in serious criminal charges being filed against a number of Baruch students, which led to guilty pleas, convictions, and upended lives and futures.



We announce this decision to extend the moratorium until May 31, 2024, with Michael in our thoughts and the safety of all our students as a priority.



Sincerely,



Art King

Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

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