Purdue statement on March 23 speaker appearance

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —

Last evening (March 23), a student organization’s invited speaker spoke without disruption and then answered questions. Those with different viewpoints spoke peacefully too. Purdue students, colleagues and community, including organizers of all the events, showed what free speech on a university campus can be like.

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