March 16th, 2022
The College of Humanities, together with the Department of Russian and Slavic Studies and the School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, condemns Russia’s assault on Ukraine. The University of Arizona is the home of many scholars and students who have spent their lives studying Ukraine, Russia, and other nations in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Many of us are from the region, have family and friends suffering there, and are heartbroken by the war and its toll on Ukraine and Eastern Europe. As a College that is dedicated to educating students to become concerned, global citizens, we abhor war and violence. We urge leaders and citizens around the world to do everything in their power to put an end to this war, help those affected by it, promote peace in the region, and end the humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine.
The College of Humanities statement can be seen here. The Department of Russian and Slavic Studies’ statement can be seen here.