Update

Dr. Patterson met with the President and Provost this morning, and he reported that things went very well. He presented some really good counter-arguments to the University's arguments that were presented Tuesday night, and he feels that he made good headway.

A big part of the university's argument Tuesday was that Harvard and Rhodes had both suspended their Israel programs, so the University felt it should too. I smelled a tu quoque fallacious argument. Anyway, as it turns out, Harvard had reinstated their program just this year. Dr. Patterson also presented a list of about 60 other universities with students in Israel right now. He felt this really impressed the President and Provost. We also have received tremendous support from the Memphis Jewish Community, and some good press in the campus newspaper, The Daily Helmsman.

He left the meeting feeling our odds stand at about 50-50, which is much better than the 90-10 that we had yesterday.

As of now, a decision has not yet been rendered, but it should be coming soon. I am hoping for the best.

I received word this morning that my great-aunt is doing a little better, in that her fever has been reduced, but that she is still in bad shape. I have not heard about my cousin Cara and her leukemia. My other cousin Claire is now home from the hospital and is reported to be recovering somewhat. Please pray for them to receive healing and comfort in their time of need.

I hope everyone is doing well. Peace...