Speaker Policy

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The purpose of this policy is to support Loyola’s tenets promoting free speech and expression that foster an open exchange of ideas and opinions to expand knowledge in the service of humanity. This policy aims to protect opportunities for the free expression and exchange of ideas, while lessening conflict between the exercise of that right and the rights of others in the effective use of University facilities, the reduction of possible interference with the University's responsibilities as an educational institution, and the preservation of the University’s status as a 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization. Furthermore, the policy is designed to ensure adequate preparation for an event and to ensure that the event occurs in a manner appropriate to an academic community. The University will pay special attention in those occurrences where an individual, a speaker, or an event might create a safety concern or involve partisan political activity or where the University may be used as a platform to disparage the University’s Jesuit, Catholic identity or mission. The University reserves the right to cancel, reschedule and relocate a speaker or event and to limit attendance to members of the campus community. 

DISCLAIMERS AND RESTRICTIONS:

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Expression that is indecent, grossly obscene or grossly offensive on matters such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is inappropriate in the University community, and the University will act as it deems appropriate to educate members of the Loyola community violating this principle.