According to a TU/e spokesperson, the incident took place in Lecture Hall 3 of the Auditorium, before a calculus class for first-year Electrical Engineering students. Following the remarks, a confrontation broke out between the student and other students, after which the class was canceled.

East Brabant police confirmed to Cursor that officers went to TU/e following a report of a disturbance. When they arrived, the person in question was no longer there. Police are now interviewing witnesses to determine exactly what happened and who was involved in the incident.

Unacceptable

TU/e is also investigating the incident. In a statement, the Executive Board says that such behavior is unacceptable. The university says it will take appropriate measures based on the findings of the investigation.

For the time being, TU/e security staff will have a greater presence in the Flux building, where the Electrical Engineering program is housed.

The exact circumstances of the incident and the content of the remarks are still under investigation. TU/e has not released any further details at this time.

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