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Student Government President Payton Head uses Facebook to broadcast his frustration with bigotry, anti-homosexual and anti-transgender attitudes at the school after people riding in the back of a pickup truck screamed racial slurs at him.
"For those of you who wonder why I'm always talking about the importance of inclusion and respect, it's because I've experienced moments like this multiple times at THIS university, making me not feel included here," he wrote in the widely shared post. (Pearson, 2015) -
Missouri Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin, the top resident official on the Missouri campus, issues a statement deploring "recent incidents of bias and discrimination." He calls them "totally unacceptable."
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First "Racism Lives Here" rally takes place
Students protest, saying university officials had done nothing to address Head's concerns. (Pearson, 2015) -
Second "Racism Lives Here rally" is held on campus
"White silence is violence, no justice no peace," protesters chanted, according to a report by the Columbia Missourian newspaper. (Pearson, 2015) -
Racial Slurs directed at Legion of Black Collegians' Homecoming Royalty Court
A drunken white student disrupts the Legion of Black Collegians, preparing for homecoming activities and uses racial slurs. "Not only did this individual disrupt our rehearsal, but we were also made victims of blatant racism in a space that we should be made to feel safe," the group said. Loftin issues a statement the next day, saying "racism is clearly alive at Mizzou." "What we have done is not enough. Every member of our community must help us change our culture," he said. (Pearson, 2015) -
Jesse Hall sit-in protests racism
"Professors and students join together in a study hall demonstration in which attendees sat on the floor of Jesse Hall to protest racism and administrative inaction on campus" (The Maneater, 2015) -
#postyourstateofmind calls for the removal of the Thomas Jefferson statue on campus
"Members of the Student Coalition for Critical Action organize a #postyoutstateofmnid demonstration in which students place sticky notes that read 'racist', 'rapist', and 'mysogynist' on the statue of Thomas Jefferson on Francis Quadrangle. A petition that had been created in August calling for the removal of the statue begins to gain momentum." (The Maneater, 2015) -
Mandatory diversity and inclusion training announced
"[Chancellor] Loftin announces that mandatory diversity and inclusion training will begin in Jan. 2016 for all admitted studnets and as soon as possible for faculty and staff." (The Maneater, 2015) "In an open letter to Loftin in the campus newspaper, student leader Jonathan Butler says the nnouncement is "a step in the right direction," but criticizes the chancellor for not acknowledging the work of African American students in developing diversity programs..." (Pearson, 2015) -
CPD shows force with demonstrators at homecoming parade
Eleven demostrators that call themselves Concerned Student 1950 ae met with force and threatened with pepper spray by the Columbia Police Department after locking arms trying to get UM System President Tim Wolfe's attention. One demonstrator is bumped by the car Wolfe was riding in. (The Maneater, 2015) Head, the student body president, later posted that Wolfe "smiled and laughed" during the protest. "He laughed, In our faces. This is your president. This is America. 2015." (Pearson, 2015) -
Third "Racism Lives Here" rally is cut short
"The third Racism Lives Here" rally takes place on top of Turner Avenue parking garage. However, the event is cut short when demonstrators are asked to leave by the MU Police, and the second event scheduled for the day is canceled." (The Maneater, 2015) -
Diversity course proposal moves forward
"Professor Angela Speck, chair of the Faculty Council Diversity Enhancement Committee, publishes a proposal that recommends all students take a three-credit-hour general education course called, "Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology 2000: Expereincing Cultural Diversity in the United States." (The Maneater, 2015) -
8:29 AM - Concerned Student 1950 issues a list of demands
"The Concerned Student 1950 igroup ssues a list of demands that calls for Wolfe's removal as well as increasing the number of professionals of color and diversity training. MU is given eight days to respond." (The Maneater, 2015) -
12:00 PM - College Republicans organize #standwithjefferson
"MU College Republicans organize a #StandWithJefferson demonstration and introduce a petition to keep the Thomas Jefferson statue on campus, for which they receive 143 signatures." (The Maneater, 2015) -
Board of Curators hosts closed meeting
"The UM System Board of Curators holds a closed meeting that lasts four hours. Rumors spread on social media that Chancellor Loftin is to be fired, but members present in the meeting release no comment and keep the reason for the meeting private." (The Maneater, 2015) -
Swastika drawn with feces in Gateway Hall
"The symbol of a swastika is drawn in feces on the floor and wall of a bathroom at 2 AM in Gateway Hall. This is the second anti-Semitic incident to take place in a residence hall within the past year after a similar event occured in Mark Twain Hall in April" (The Maneater, 2015) -
Concerned Student 1950 members meet with Wolfe
"Wolfe meets privately with Concerned Student 1950 members, but doesn't agree to meet their demands, according to the Missourian." (Pearson, 2015) "Wolfe verbally acknowledged that he cared for Black students at the University of Missouri, however he also reported he was ‘not completely’ aware of systemic racism, sexism, and patriarchy on campus,” (Izadi, 2015) -
Graduate student begins hunger strike calling for Wolfe's removal
"A 25-year-old graduate student announced a hunger strike that, he said, he would not break unless Wolfe resigned. Jonathan Butler, a member of Concerned Student 1950, said he was ready to die for his cause, and other students began camping out on campus in support." (Izadi, 2015) -
Wolfe concerned about Butler's safety
"Wolfe issues a statement saying that he is 'especially concerned about the health and safety' of Butler and is willing to continue having conversations to affect change." (The Maneater, 2015) -
Students boycott student center
"Those in support of Butler protest outside of the Student Center and boycott all Student Center food and apparel." (The Maneater, 2015) -
English department faculty vote no confidence in Loftin
"The MU English department votes 26-0 on holding "no confidence" in Loftin's leadership in an open letter to the Board of Curators and Wolfe." (The Maneater, 2015) -
Chancellor Loftin issues a statement over hunger strike
"Chancellor Loftin issues a statement supporting Butler's hunger strike, saying that he supports his right to peacful protest and 'his efforts to raise awareness of the injustice.'" (The Maneater, 2015) -
11:30 AM - Students walk out in support of hunger strike
"Students, faculty and staff gather in front of the Student Center to embark on a walkout led by Concerned Student 1950. Students walk through the Stuent Center to Memorial Union, Lowry Mall, Speakers Circle, Jesse Hall, Reynolds Alumni Center and end the walkout by the tents where supporters of the #MizzouHungerStrike are camping out." (The Maneater, 2015) -
5:00 PM - Faculty council issues statement of concern over university leadership
"Faculty Council releases a statement after a closed meeting expressing 'deep concern' over the 'lack of communication and the growing uncertainty' about university and UM System leadership. 'This unresolved situation erodes our ability to perform faculty duties of teaching, research, and outreach," the statement read." (The Maneater, 2015) -
Campus departments and organizations support Concerned Student 1950
"Various MU departments and student organizations have relelased statements supporting Concerned Student 1950 and Butler's hnger strike." (The Maneater, 2015) -
3:55 PM - Wolfe apologizes to Concerned Student 1950 for homecoming parade
"Wolfe issues an apology to Concerned Student 1950. "Racism does exist at our university and it is unacceptable. It is a long-standing, systemic problem which daily affects our family of students, faculty and staff," he says." (Pearson, 2015) -
9:30 PM - Student protestors meet Wolfe in Kansas City
"In Kansas City, Wolfe angers protesters who ask him if he knows what "systematic oppression" is. "It's -- systematic oppression is because you don't believe that you have the equal opportunity for success," he said, prompting disbelief from protesters. "Did you just blame us for systematic oppression, Tim Wolfe?" (Pearson, 2015) -
11:15 PM - Students called racial slur outside Mizzourec
"An intoxicated white man calls two MU students the n-word near the Student Recreation Complex" (The Maneater, 2015) -
Students protest during Meet Mizzou Day
"During a prospective student and parent visit day, Concerned Student 1950 protests in dining halls and other campus locations, encouraging students to meet 'the real Mizzou.'" (The Maneater, 2015 -
Football players plan boycott until Wolfe resigns
"A group of black football players announced that they were joining ongoing student protests and pledged to stop participating in football-related activities for the remainder of the season unless Wolfe resigned or was fired." (Izadi, 2015) -
10:39 AM - Head Coach Gary Pinkel and other staff show support for football boycott
"Mizzou Athletics released a statement supporting the student-athletes' right to "tackle these challenging issues." The rest of the team announced it would be joinging the boycott Sunday morning." (The Maneater, 2015) "Head Coach GAry Pinkel tweeted his support for his players and included a photo showing what appeared to include staff with both black and white players." UM would have to pay $1 million to BYU if they cancelled an upcoming game. (Izadi, 2015) -
1:37 PM - Wolfe releases statement, will not resign
"Wolfe releases a statement iscussing the UM system's upcoming 'systemwide diversity and inclusion strategy.' He will not resign." (The Maneater, 2015) -
11:47 AM - Legislators and Governor call for Wolfe's resignation
Rep. Steven Cookson (R) and Gov. Jay Nixon (D) both urge Wolfe to resign and showed support for the campus protesters. Some faculty members also said they would stage a walk-out on Monday. (Izadi, 2015) -
8:15 AM - Missouri Student Association Executive Cabinet calls for Wolfe's removal
"The MSA Executive cabinet publishes an open letter to the UM System Board of Curators calling for Wolfe's immediate removal. 'While we recognize that the burden of systemic oppression does not fall entirley on his shoulders, as the leader of this system it is his sole prerogative to listen and respond to students,' the letter reads. 'He has failed in this completely.'" (The Maneater, 2015) -
10:15 AM - Wolfe Resigns
Wolfe announces his resignation at an emergncy curators meeting. (The Maneater, 2015) -
1:00 PM - Concerned Student 1950 holds press conference, issues new demands
Concerned Student 1950 holds a press conference after Wolfe's resignation and issues several new demands, including an immediate meeting with the UM System Faculty Council, Board of Curators and the governor of the state of Missouri to discuss shared governance. (The Maneater, 2015) -
4:30 PM - Loftin Resigns
Loftin announces his resignation effective Jan. 1 during a meeting with the curators. Senior Vice Chancellor Hank Foley is announced as MU's interim chancellor. (The Maneater, 2015)
