Embattled University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill resigned his chairmanship of the school’s ethnic studies program Monday.

“I don’t think it is appropriate that under these conditions, that I represent my department,” said Churchill, who added that he has recently received numerous “credible” death threats

…It doesn’t look to be a routine day. The CU College Republicans are planning a four-hour protest outside the University Memorial Center, highlighting their petition drive asking President Betsy Hoffman to fire Churchill.

The group will also present fliers to students arriving for Churchill’s 12:30 p.m. class in the American Indian Studies program, “Indian/Government Conflicts.”

The fliers will inform students about Churchill’s 9/11 commentary.

Conflict has been a close companion lately for Churchill, who is also a prominent member of the American Indian Movement of Colorado.

Full Article: rockymountainnews.com

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