The Department of Physics should be a community where everyone is respected and encouraged. Faculty, staff and students all experience stress, but this accumulated tension should not creep into our interactions with one another. No sort of harassment, abuse or intimidation is acceptable.
The university has means to address conflicts. Our department also has ombudspersons; you are welcome to alert them to your concerns, and you may do so anonymously if you so choose. Click here.
You can also email them individually:
Tom Cohen This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Donna Hammer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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We may lose sight of this on difficult days, but we are extremely fortunate to work in the realms of science and education in a wonderful part of the world. Alerting us to problems will help us maintain a healthy and collegial department.