Meetings for Approval:
New: Adds a new requirement for approved demonstrations, specifying that students must meet with the Executive Director of OSLE and their advisor at least two days before the demonstration. It also states that failure to meet this requirement will result in cancellation.
Sound Amplification:
Old: Bullhorns are restricted inside buildings and potentially outside if they disrupt university activities.
New: Adds specific details on sound, stating amplified sound must be approved via the Campus Demonstration Proposal Form, managed by the University, and is only allowed on North Campus (not permitted on South Campus).
Prohibited Items:
Old: Lists "firearms, ammunition, fireworks, explosives, dangerous chemicals, open flames, candles, torches, or other weapons."
New: Expands the list to include “poles, sticks, objects that may be deemed harmful, or other similar items.”
Facial Coverings:
New: Adds a prohibition against wearing any facial covering or disguise that obscures part of the face or prevents recognition.
Additional Restrictions:
New: Adds specific prohibitions against constructing structures on campus, conducting demonstrations at unapproved locations, and conducting demonstrations outside approved time periods.
Designated Locations and Times for Demonstrations:
New: Adds specific designated locations and times:
Hofstra Hall: During common hours (Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 pm - 2:25 pm).
Pride Park: Between 9 am - 9 pm, with a limit of 3 hours per request.
Demonstration Timeframe:
New: Adds that demonstrations can only occur up until the last day of undergraduate classes and are prohibited on study days or exam periods.
Identification Requirement:
New: Adds that all participants must be prepared to show proper identification if requested by university officials.