Stupid is as stupid does, Ward…Duh! One down, 100,000 to go…
I hear Putin’s looking for a few good…uh…Reds…
Professor fired after 9/11-Nazi comparison
University of Colorado professor sacked for plagiarism, other misconduct
BOULDER, Colo. – The University of Colorado’s governing board on Tuesday fired a professor whose essay likening some Sept. 11 victims to a Nazi leader provoked national outrage and led to an investigation of research misconduct.
Ward Churchill, who had vowed to sue if the Board of Regents took action against him, said immediately after the 8-1 vote was announced: “New game, new game.”
Three faculty committees had accused Churchill of plagiarism, falsification and other misconduct. The research allegations stem from some of Churchill’s other writings, although the investigation began after the controversy over his Sept. 11 essay.
“The decision was really pretty basic,” said university President Hank Brown, adding that the school had little choice but to fire Churchill to protect the integrity of the university’s research.
“The individual did not express regret, did not apologize, did not indicate a willingness to refrain from this type of falsification in the future,” Brown said. }} more…
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The scene earlier outside the hearing.
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