(above) Framingham State's men hockey team. We're not actually going to talk about hockey in the post below, but just in case they're monitoring LetsGoDU over at University & Evans, we'll pretend to talk about hockey by throwing a few hockey pics into the postsBet you thought we were talking about an apology from the University of Denver for Chancellor Coombe's now infamous "Boone runs counter to our commitment to build a diverse and inclusive campus community as a fundamental element of excellence" Letter.
Actually, we're guessing the Chancellor's probably huddling with DU's lawyers, trying figure out how to get rid of this racist hockey blog thats screwing up his glorious diversity initiatives.
Anyway, the article below came out this week by the Associated Press and hit many newspapers around the country. It has a few interesting parallels with our situation.
Actually, we're guessing the Chancellor's probably huddling with DU's lawyers, trying figure out how to get rid of this racist hockey blog thats screwing up his glorious diversity initiatives.
Anyway, the article below came out this week by the Associated Press and hit many newspapers around the country. It has a few interesting parallels with our situation.
Ever feel like that alumni fund-raising letter you received was just full of "blah, blah, blah?"
It actually was for 6,000 graduates of Framingham State College. But the irreverent mailing rubbed some people the wrong way, and now college officials have apologized.
The letters sent on Sept. 5 mixed the usual earnest pitch for donations with long sections of "blahs."
"Today, the fact of the matter is that deserving students need help to finance their education. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah," one section said.
The 312-word letter used the word "blah" 137 times.
After the letter drew flak, college officials wrote again on Oct. 3 to apologize.
"Our decision to send you a letter containing the words 'blah, blah' was a misguided and embarrassing attempt to connect with alumni in a different way," Christopher Hendry, vice president of college advancement, said in the apology. "A few of you thought the letter amusing; others were offended, and for that I sincerely apologize. The last thing we want to be is disrespectful to you as a valued member of the Framingham State College alumni community."
"I hope you will forgive our error and continue to be proud of Framingham State College," the letter said.
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