Experts: There have been warnings of far-right violence for decades, including in the Spokane area
"For Raymond Reyes, one of the founding members of the Center for the Study of Hate at Gonzaga University, the rhetoric, violence and imagery of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week felt both troubling and familiar."
Source: White, R. (2021, January 15). Experts: There have been warnings of far-right violence for decades, including in the Spokane area. The Spokesman-Review.
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For over 22 of his 33 years at GU, Dr. Raymond Reyes has served as Associate Provost (formerly Associate AVP) and Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). During his time in this role, Dr. Reyes has positively impacted the lives of innumerable students and colleagues, and the University has developed and advanced a large number of significant collaborative initiatives, ranging from countless educational opportunities and conferences, to development of programs (e.g., BRIDGE Orientation), creation of centers and institutes (e.g., Institute for Hate Studies), administration of climate surveys, and the creation of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI). Alongside his administrative responsibilities, Dr. Reyes has continued to teach courses, consult, and speak at national and international conferences.