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The Education of the New School

The Education of the New School

‘It Has Come to Our Attention That Students May Be Participating In the Occupy Wall Street Protests Tomorrow’

An email from the New School director of communications and special projects was just forwarded to The Observer. The school is aware of the massive labor union and student protest today associated with the Occupy Wall Street movement and informs students that should they choose to participate, they should protest in Foley Square where the demonstrators have a permit.

The New School email is hardly a spicy read, but it’s already sparked the beginning of a reply-all nightmare, with one recipient feeling compelled to respond with his feelings on the protest, the New School’s role in it, and, as he mentions, “UN, IMF, WTO, WB, Basel, etc.” Read More