Statements

An Archive of Statements Released by Chancellor Michelle Marks

2022


Resources and Support for Lynx Community Members Affected by the Marshall Fire

Jan. 1, 2022

Our hearts continue to break as communities across Boulder County deal with the widespread devastation of the Marshall Fire. Thousands of our neighbors (including members of our own Lynx family) face a tremendously difficult road to recovery.

2021


Statement on Indictments in Death of Elijah McClain

Sept. 1, 2021

Today's indictments in the death of Elijah McClain provide some measure of justice.

Statement on July 16 DACA Ruling

July 16, 2021

Today a federal judge in Texas ruled DACA illegal and ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop accepting new DACA applications (current DACA recipients are not affected).

Statement on March 16 Anti-Asian Violence

March 16, 2021

While we still don’t know the full details on yesterday’s shooting in Atlanta, we do know that Asian and Asian American communities have endured an increase in discrimination and violence throughout the pandemic.

Statement on Jan. 20 DACA Executive Order

Jan. 21, 2021

We are very pleased with President Biden’s executive order yesterday to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program and his proposal to make Dreamers eligible for citizenship. 

2020