Protest Information and Resources

Johns Hopkins University embraces and actively supports a culture of free expression and debate in every aspect of university life, and we regularly seek to assist students in protests, demonstrations, vigils, displays and other acts of public expression. Below are links to important information regarding our policies and guidelines.

• Guidelines for Students in Support of Free Expression Through Protests and Demonstrations at the Homewood Campus
• Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom
• Student Conduct Code
• Event Promotion Information (including information on posters/signage)

Information About Garland Hall Protest 2019

• Complete Protest Timeline
• Responses to Questions from July 24 Meeting
• Responses to Homewood Faculty Assembly Questions

Messages from University Leadership about the Garland Hall Sit-in

• Statement from Provost Sunil Kumar and Acting Vice President for Security Connor Scott, February 7, 2020
• Message from Provost Sunil Kumar, August 20, 2019
• Message from Vice Provost Kevin G. Shollenberger Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, July 23, 2019 (second message)
• Message from Vice Provost Kevin G. Shollenberger Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, July 23, 2019 (first message)
• Message from Vice Provost Kevin G. Shollenberger Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, July 21
• Message from Vice Provost Kevin G. Shollenberger Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, July 11, 2019
• Message from Vice Provost Kevin G. Shollenberger Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, June 28, 2019
• Message from Vice Provost Kevin G. Shollenberger Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, Evening of May 20, 2019
• Message from Vice Provost Kevin G. Shollenberger Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, Morning of May 20, 2019
• Message from Vice Provost Kevin G. Shollenberger Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, with Attachment, May 18, 2019
• Message from Vice Provost Kevin G. Shollenberger Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, May 16, 2019
• Message from President Daniels and Provost Kumar Regarding a Meeting with Student Protesters, May 8, 2019
• Message from President Daniels and Provost Kumar Regarding the Conclusion of the Garland Hall Occupation, May 8, 2019
• The University’s Extension of Amnesty to Garland Hall Protesters, May 7, 2019
• Invitation to Meet from President Daniels and Provost Kumar, May 5, 2019
• Message from President Daniels Regarding the Garland Hall Protest, May 3, 2019
• Message to the Community, May 2, 2019

Notices to Protesters

• Notice to Students Occupying Garland Hall, May 4, 2019
• Notice to Participants and Visitors to the Garland Hall Sit-In, April 30, 2019
• Notice to Protesters Regarding Use of Garland Hall Space, April 26, 2019
• Notice to Protesters Regarding Use of the Second Floor Balcony and ADA Doors, April 24, 2019
• Reminder Notice Regarding University Protest Guidelines and Policies, April 19, 2019
• Notice Regarding Barbeque Associated with the Ongoing Garland Hall Protest, April 13, 2019
• Notice Regarding Weekend Hours for Garland Hall, April 12, 2019
• Notice Regarding IDs and Access in Garland Hall, April 9, 2019
• Notice of University Policies and Expectations, April 9, 2019
• Notice Regarding Safety Concerns, April 8, 2019
• Letter from the Office of the Fire Marshal, April 8, 2019
• Student Affairs Statement to Protesters, April 3, 2019

Media Statements

• Media Statement, May 8, 2019
• Media Statement, April 18, 2019
• Media Statement, April 11, 2019
• Media Statement, April 7, 2019

Related Communications

• Message from President Daniels and Dean Rothman regarding Public Safety and the Future of JHU Security, April 1, 2019
• ICE Petition Response, October 17, 2018

Livestreams

Recorded livestream, May 6, 2019