University Of Ilinois Reverses Political Activity Ban

University of Illinois employees, feel free to put a John McCain sticker on your car or attend a Barack Obama rally on campus.

UI President B. Joseph White e-mailed UI employees Monday afternoon to clarify the university's position on what sort of political activities employees can and can't do.

White stated that it's OK for employees to go to a political rally on campus if they're not working, to don a partisan button if they're not at their workplace, and to put stickers on their cars.

His message comes several weeks after an ethics newsletter sent to UI employees warned them against certain activities. The prohibited list included wearing a T-shirt in favor of a political party or candidate and handing out campaign literature around campus even while on break.

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Comments

[PerryWhite]

And if you founded a domestic terrorist group and have plenty of clout and your daddy's money, feel free to apply for a professorship.

[TheAlchemist]

This year people are effusively enthusiastic.

U of I just can't keep a lid on it!

Get Out and Vote!

[gpsl]

One of my most memorable experiences while attending U of I in the 80s was hearing Walter Mondale speak on the quad in front of the Ilini Union. Even though Mondale lost, it was very exciting to here him. Glad to hear future students will have a chance to be moved by similar political rallies.

[Sadducee]

Geez, what a dumb and undemocratic thing to do in the first place.