Julie Platt, Vice Chair of Penn’s Board of Trustees, released a statement in support of Board Chair Scott Bok and President Liz Magill 

October 11, 2023
As Vice Chair of Penn’s Board of Trustees and past President of the Penn Alumni Board of Directors, I join with the many members of the Penn family in expressing solidarity with all those who have been impacted by the horrific assault on Israel by Hamas and in condemning these hateful acts of terror. The University has publicly committed to unprecedented steps to further combat antisemitism on its campus, reaffirmed deep support for our Jewish community, and condemned the devastating and barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas. The Executive Committee of Penn’s Board of Trustees has unanimously endorsed the actions taken by the University, and I have full confidence in the leadership of President Liz Magill and Chair Scott Bok.