The Expanded Committee on Discipline of the University of Panama Will Analyze New Cases
The Academic Council of the University of Panama (UP) has designated, on Thursday, the Expanded Committee on Discipline to analyze the three cases that occurred in the entrance of the Faculty of Dentistry. The first case the Commission will analyze, is to identify the college students who assaulted the cameraman Victor Acosta, an official of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations of the institution. In the second, they will study and identify those persons who insulted and hurled insults at the university authorities. Finally the last, for those who illegally entered the house of higher learning. The President of the Academic Council, Gustavo Garcia de Paredes, said the Discipline Committee of the Academic Council will discuss the possibility that the University of Panama will remain closed until it ensures the safety of students, administrators and teachers. (Panama America)
Editor's Comment: The nine students who were expelled from the University and sanctioned for having participated in violent protests blocked an entrance to the university, beat up a cameraman, beat on cars with sticks, and shouted insults at University officials. This is the first time that I can remember that the University has stood up to these thugs and enforced some discipline. Obviously, the protesting "students" (who are really just left wing radicals posing as students) don't like the change. Oh well, they can not like if from home, because as of right now they cannot set foot on University property. In the meantime, the University will remain closed until all of this blows over. I would not be surprised if a couple more students don't get booted for yesterday's actions.
