Finkelstein resigns in deal with DePaul
[From the CHE online]
September 5, 2007
Finkelstein Resigns at DePaul U., After Deal Forestalls Threats to
Defy University
Chicago — Norman G. Finkelstein, the controversial political
scientist who was denied tenure at DePaul University last spring, had
planned to attempt to return to his office here on the campus this
morning, even though he had been placed on administrative leave and
his courses had been canceled. He had said that he was willing to be
arrested if the university stopped him, and that he was even planning
to begin a hunger strike.
None of that was necessary.
Mr. Finkelstein and the university have reached a settlement, and he
has resigned.
He spent the morning lecturing to a couple of dozen former students
on the quad at DePaul. It was supposed to be the first lecture of one
of the courses he was to teach this fall, but instead he spent the
time reviewing what had happened between him and the university.
Around 10:15 a.m., he was interrupted by a note from his lawyers.
The professor conferred with his lawyers while students marched
outside the political-science offices. When he returned, Mr.
Finkelstein announced that the two sides had reached a deal that he
believes clears his name. Check The Chronicle’s Web site for more
coverage of this story tomorrow morning. –Paula Wasley