The president of Tufts University announced that two acts of hate occurred on campus last week.

In a letter to the Tufts community, President Tony Monaco said several Asian students were walking along Professors Row when they were verbally assaulted with hateful and anti-Asian rhetoric from people in a passing vehicle.

In the second incident, Monaco said members of a Tufts sports team found a large painted swastika on the hangar at Bello Field, which is also used by local community sports organizations.

Monaco denounced anti-Asian and anti-Semitic acts and said all members of the Tufts community have a responsibility to speak out against such bigotry.

“Sadly, these anti-Asian and anti-Semitic incidents are part of a larger trend in the United States. Our campus has not been immune to this trend, as complaints of bias to our Equal Opportunities Office have increased significantly in recent years. . This is not acceptable, ”Monaco said in his message. “While we strive to become a fairer, more equitable, and more diverse university, incidents of bias and hate like these show that we still have a long way to go.” I hope you will join me in redoubling our efforts and recommitting ourselves to eliminating racist and anti-Semitic acts in our community. “

The Tufts University Police Department is investigating the heinous acts and is currently uncertain whether the perpetrators in both cases are members of the school community.

Anyone with information on either incident is encouraged to call Tufts Police at 617-627-3030. Anonymous reports can also be filed by clicking here.