Campus visitors and policies regarding free speech

UWM has had visits in the past year from a number of speakers who have
drawn large crowds and significant media attention. We expect this to continue
this school year as Milwaukee is frequent stop for political candidates and
activists representing a wide range of activities and views. As the largest
university in the city, UWM is a natural choice for speakers seeking a public
space in which to express themselves.
The university does its best to make space available because supporting free
speech is one of its core values. It does not discriminate among speakers, even
when their views are disagreeable, controversial or in conflict with university
values. It does require speakers to adhere to policies and guidelines set forth
by the university in regard to the time, manner and place of their expression.
Anyone protesting a speech must follow guidelines on protests in university
buildings. In addition, the city of Milwaukee has its own rules regarding
demonstrations. I encourage students and employees to familiarize themselves
with campus and city policies before engaging in any kind of demonstration or
counter-demonstration.