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02/01/2005:
"Churchill resigns chairmanship at CU amid 9/11 dispute"
Embattled University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill resigned his chairmanship of the school's ethnic studies program Monday."I don't think it is appropriate that under these conditions, that I represent my department," said Churchill, who added that he has recently received numerous "credible" death threats
...It doesn't look to be a routine day. The CU College Republicans are planning a four-hour protest outside the University Memorial Center, highlighting their petition drive asking President Betsy Hoffman to fire Churchill.
The group will also present fliers to students arriving for Churchill's 12:30 p.m. class in the American Indian Studies program, "Indian/Government Conflicts."
The fliers will inform students about Churchill's 9/11 commentary.
Conflict has been a close companion lately for Churchill, who is also a prominent member of the American Indian Movement of Colorado.
Full Article: rockymountainnews.com
