Counter-Protest Planned at Utah Valley University for Charlie Kirk Memorial Event
A counter-protest is scheduled to take place at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Thursday, September 10, coinciding with a memorial event for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA. The university will close its public campus in Orem for the day, though the UCCU Center will remain open for the private memorial, titled 'Freedom Built to Last.' This event, organized by Turning Point USA, marks the first anniversary of Kirk's death, who was fatally shot at UVU last year. The memorial will feature speeches from conservative figures like Glenn Beck and Frank Turek. UVU's decision to host the event has drawn controversy, with the university's chapter of Students for a Democratic Society and other groups planning to protest outside the venue. Over 600 individuals signed a letter arguing that the memorial contradicts the university's values and accuses Turning Point USA of promoting harmful ideologies. UVU President Jon Anderson stated the university remains apolitical and allo...