University professors across the country are set to strike Tuesday and Wednesday in support of Black Lives Matter – and in the case of Mount Royal University, they have the blessing of administration..“We know some members will want to take part; there will be no negative impact on those who participate,” said Dr. Elizabeth Evans, Interim Provost and Vice-President, Academic for MRU in a statement on Tuesday..“MRU fully supports these days of action and acknowledges that members of the MRU community may want to use this time to engage with colleagues, peers and classmates in broad dialogue and reflection.”.This comes despite one professor who is blasting her “woke” colleagues..Frances Widdowson said in an interview with the Western Standard the BLM movement has “destroyed MRU” and she “doesn’t recognize the institution anymore.”.“You’re supposed to be teaching. That’s your job. You can go on strike to protest police brutality but what does it have to do with you?”.“A ‘woke’ faculty is now in charge. This isn’t going to be good.”.Evans said MRU will let students know which of their classes are affected by any strike.. Defying crackdown, hundreds march against lockdowns in Calgary .“As well, the President’s Advisory Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members will guide the campus community in ways to take meaningful action,” Evans said..“History has proven academia has a key role in advocating for a just society. Supporting this strike is just one thing we can do to help bring about necessary and overdue change.”.If you want to read Widdowson full interview with the Western Standard and her battle against “woke” colleagues, you can find it here..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
