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Women faculty advocating for transparency and fairness in NU athletics and across the university
May 11, 2021 4 tweets 2 min read
So how do our athletes feel about our new athletic director? “It feels sad, especially being a woman athlete. He . . .has so blatantly, time and time again, shown that he disregards women and does not believe in women.” insidenu.com/2021/5/11/2242… This report finds no support for Polisky among students (at best they are “neutral,” and many strongly opposed.) So where do you stand, coaches @NU_Sports? With your students or with your new boss?
May 10, 2021 5 tweets 2 min read
And here is some recent commentary related to Polisky’s hiring: deadspin.com/why-won-t-nort… chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-…
May 10, 2021 19 tweets 4 min read
Hello world! This is the account of the six women faculty members who are speaking out against the appointment of Polisky as Northwestern University’s new athletic director. Here are some links and resources to get you caught up on what has been happening.