Here is the text of some press releases relevant to the story involving Gary Peters, the holder of the Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government at Central Michigan University who is running for Congress, and Students Against Gary Peters:
Note: Telephone numbers have been redacted

CMU trustees contributed money to Gary Peters
from YAF CMU chapter Aug 6
to CMU YAF
date Aug 6, 2007 4:04 PM
subject CMU trustees contributed money to Gary Peters
CMU trustees contributed money to Gary Peters
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Aug. 6, 2007) - State Lottery Commissioner and congressional candidate Gary Peters was hired as a temporary professor at Central Michigan University after two members of the Board of Trustees gave him hefty campaign contributions.
Peters, who is organizing a campaign against Congressman Joe Knollenberg and recently purchased the website petersforcongress.com, received seven contributions from Trustee Sam R. Kottamasu between 1998 and 2002. Kottamasu's contributions ranged between $100 and $250. He also collected a single $1,000 donation from Trustee Brian W. Fannon while campaigning for attorney general in 2002.
"The facts show Gary Peters has two long-time cronies on the Board of Trustees," said Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox, a junior at CMU. "And now they gave him a temp job amount to a contribution of $65,000 while he runs for Congress."
He also received two contributions from Craig Ruff, a Lansing-based political consultant, who held the professorship Peters will hold when he begins at CMU later this month.
More details have been posted on The Peters Report, http://petersreport.blogspot.com.

From: "Mark Brewer, Michigan Democratic Party"

Aug 7
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MIDems@mail.democracyinaction.com

MDP
Peters Will Run for Congress, Says It's Time for Change
Oakland County deserves strong voice to fight outsourcing, resolve Iraq war
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP - A public servant with a record of fiscal discipline, Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township) today announced he will run for Congress in 2008, pledging to fight outsourcing, help strengthen the economy and resolve the war in Iraq.
"I'll be a strong voice for Oakland County families in Washington and fight tooth-and-nail for every Michigan job," Peters said. "For too long, our representative in Washington has been a rubber stamp for the Bush administration's failed policies in Iraq and failed policies on the economy. It's time for a change, and I will always put the citizens of Oakland County ahead of partisan politics and special interests."
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CMU throws Gary Peters under the bus

from Students Against Gary Peters Sep 23
date Sep 23, 2007 5:07 PM
subject CMU throws Gary Peters under the bus
CMU throws Gary Peters under the bus
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Sept. 23, 2007) - The chairman of Central Michigan University's Board of Trustees has declined to publicly support Democratic congressional candidate and political science professor Gary Peters.
In a Saginaw News story published Friday, Trustee Jeffrey Caponigro said the school can't fire him because of a "legal obligation to fulfill" its contract with Peters. CMU President Michael Rao also said firing Peters for violating his contract would "put ourselves in a position of liability."
"The school is finally listening to the voices of its students and constituents," said Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox. "It's time for Gary Peters to resign and let CMU get a professor who cares about students."
This was the first time the school's two top officials went on the record concerning Peters, who is running against Congressman Joe Knollenberg (R-Oakland County) despite signing a three-year contract that requires his "primary commitment" as a full-time temporary assistant professor of political science.
Caponigro, Rao and other trustees and administrators have heard from hundreds of students, alumni and taxpayers in recent weeks. Several legislators have also said Peters should pick between Congress and campus.
For more information, visit The Peters Report at http://petersreport.blogspot.com.
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CMU Press release, Oct. 5 (excerpted)
from CMU News Oct 5
reply-to Central Michigan University Media Alerts
to CMUMEDIA@listserv.cmich.edu
date Oct 5, 2007 4:05 PM
subject events: Upcoming CMU events: October 22 through 28, 2007
mailed-by listserv.cmich.edu
http://www.news.cmich.edu/news/index.asp?id=2145
October 5, 2007
MEDIA CONTACT: Lindsay Allen, 989-774-xxxx
Upcoming CMU events: October 22 through 28, 2007
Upcoming Major Events
Nov. 6/Central Michigan University's Fall 2007 Griffin Policy Forum will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium. Panelists for the semiannual forum will include Rep. Andy Dillon, speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives; Rep. Craig DeRoche, minority leader of the Michigan House of Representatives; Sen. Mike Bishop, majority leader of the Michigan Senate; and Sen. Mark Schauer, minority leader of the Michigan Senate. A reception will follow at 9 p.m. in Warriner Hall's second floor lobby. Admission to the forum and the reception is free and open to the public. For more information, call Sarah Buckley at 989-774-xxxx or visit http://www.chsbs.cmich.edu/griffin.

GARY PETERS FUND-RAISING TOTAL PROMPTS QUESTIONS

from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 12
date Oct 12, 2007 12:41 PM
subject GARY PETERS FUND-RAISING TOTAL PROMPTS QUESTIONS
GARY PETERS FUND-RAISING TOTAL PROMPTS QUESTIONS
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 12, 2007) - With Central Michigan University professor Gary Peters' announcement that he's raised $217,000 for his campaign against Congressman Joe Knollenberg, one must question how much cash came from colleagues on campus and how much came at the sacrifice of students.
Peters started working as a temporary assistant professor of political science in August, a position that requires his "primary commitment" to students through the 2009/2010 academic year.
"It must be nice to attend lavish fund-raisers while students eat pizza from the cafeteria between classes," said Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox, a CMU junior.
The Federal Election Commission hasn't released his campaign finance report, but it's logical that Peters used his faculty position to collect money from other professors as well as staff and administrators.
Peters has taken hefty contributions from CMU Trustees Sam Kottamasu and Brian Fannon over the years, and Kottamasu took him to India for a lobbying trip in 2000.

Dean tries refusing FOIA request on Gary Peters

from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 15
date Oct 15, 2007 4:19 PM
subject Dean tries refusing FOIA request on Gary Peters
Dean tries refusing FOIA request on Gary Peters
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 15, 2007) - Central Michigan University Dean Pamela Gates tried to refuse a Freedom of Information Act request today and after learning she had to accept the request pertaining to Democratic congressional candidate Gary Peters, she became aggressive and struck a student recording the incident on video.
Gates heads the College of Humanities and Social and Behavorial Sciences, which includes the Political Science Department - where Peters serves as a temporary assistant professor. The FOIA request complied with Michigan law and sought among other things "access to and/or copies of every e-mail sent and received" by Gates "concerning Professor Gary Peters."
"It's unfortunate that Dean Gates tried not to obstruct a lawful request for public records," said Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox, a CMU junior. "Does CMU have something to hide?"
The incident was captured on video and will be available for release later this evening.
Under Michigan law, CMU has five days to respond to the request for Gates' records.

ALERT: Students Against Gary Peters on TV

from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 15
date Oct 15, 2007 7:04 PM
subject ALERT: Students Against Gary Peters on TV
ALERT: Students Against Gary Peters on TV
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 15, 2007) -- Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox will be on WNEM TV-5's 11 p.m. newscast, discussing how Central Michigan University Dean Pamela Gates accosted him and swatted his video camera when he tried serving her earlier today with a Freedom of Information Act request concerning Democratic congressional candidate and political science professor Gary Peters.
Gates heads the College of Humanities and Social and Behavorial Sciences, which includes the Political Science Department - where Peters serves as a temporary assistant professor. The FOIA request complied with Michigan law and sought among other things "access to and/or copies of every e-mail sent and received" by Gates "concerning Professor Gary Peters."
The dean had refused to accept the lawful FOIA request until CMU's general counsel instructed her to accept the service.
A video of the incident can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_3l64luOiQ.
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Gary Peters' boss assaults student; police complaint to be filed

from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 15
date Oct 15, 2007 11:58 PM
subject Gary Peters' boss assaults student; police complaint to be filed
Gary Peters' boss assaults student; police complaint to be filed
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 15, 2007) - As reported on WNEM TV-5 tonight, Democratic congressional candidate Gary Peters' boss at Central Michigan University was caught on videotape swatting a student holding a camera.
The incident occurred when Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox attempted to serve Dean Pamela Gates - who heads the academic college that Peters teaches in - with a routine Freedom of Information Act request.
Gates initially refused to accept the request, which complied with Michigan law and sought "access to and/or copies of every e-mail sent and received" by the dean "concerning Professor Gary Peters," who is running against Congressman Joe Knollenberg (R-Oakland County). Lennox was forced to wait while she contacted CMU's attorney, who instructed her she was legally required to accept the FOIA request.
After being served, she became aggressive and physically attacked Lennox, who was holding his camera - which was turned on after the incident heated up. The video of the incident can be viewed at http://youtube.com/watch?v=s_3l64luOiQ.
"I can't believe I was assaulted for requesting public records," said Lennox. "What happened was unbelievable."
Lennox has consulted with legal counsel and plans on filing a criminal complaint against Gates on Tuesday.
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Independent investigation needed into dean's attack

from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 16
date Oct 16, 2007 5:27 PM
subject Independent investigation needed into dean's attack
Independent investigation needed into dean's attack
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2007) - Central Michigan University President Michael Rao, Provost Gary Shapiro and Police Chief Stan Dinius have been asked to launch an independent investigation into Dean Pamela Gates' physical confrontation with a student.
Gates, who has served as a spokeswoman in the university's defense of congressional candidate and political science professor Gary Peters, accosted and struck Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox yesterday when he attempted to serve a Freedom of Information Act request.
In a letter to the three CMU officials, Lennox requested an independent investigation into what happened because of "too many conflicts of interest."
Lennox filed a complaint and five-page written statement of the incident with CMU Police this morning.
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CMU bans videotaping of Gary Peters

from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 17
date Oct 17, 2007 12:57 AM
subject CMU bans videotaping of Gary Peters
CMU bans videotaping of Gary Peters
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 17, 2007) - As reported in today's edition of Central Michigan Life, Central Michigan University has banned students from videotaping Democratic congressional candidate and political science professor Gary Peters.
Dean of Students Bruce Roscoe notified Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox of the policy on Monday shortly after the CMU junior was accosted and physically attacked by another dean while serving a Freedom of Information Act request on Peters.
Peters, who is challenging Congressman Joe Knollenberg (R-Oakland County), has caused controversy and made statewide headlines because he refuses to decide between Congress and campus even though he signed a contract that runs through the 2009/2010 academic year.
Students Against Gary Peters started videotaping Peters last week and has posted two videos of the candidate-turned-professor on YouTube and on the group's blog, http://petersreportblogspot.com.
Roscoe says students and even campus journalists who videotape on campus without permission will face disciplinary action.
"Employees and students have a reasonable expectation of privacy, which includes the right to be free of recording," said Roscoe in his letter explaining the policy. "You may not follow anyone around campus with a recorder running without receiving that person's permission."
Central Michigan Life reported Roscoe the student newspaper would also be subjected to the same policy as regular students despite questions over the regulation's legality.
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Independent investigation needed into dean's attack
from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 16
date Oct 16, 2007 5:27 PM
subject Independent investigation needed into dean's attack
Independent investigation needed into dean's attack
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2007) - Central Michigan University President Michael Rao, Provost Gary Shapiro and Police Chief Stan Dinius have been asked to launch an independent investigation into Dean Pamela Gates' physical confrontation with a student.
Gates, who has served as a spokeswoman in the university's defense of congressional candidate and political science professor Gary Peters, accosted and struck Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox yesterday when he attempted to serve a Freedom of Information Act request.
In a letter to the three CMU officials, Lennox requested an independent investigation into what happened because of "too many conflicts of interest."
Lennox filed a complaint and five-page written statement of the incident with CMU Police this morning.

Legal action coming after incident with Gary Peters' boss
from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 17
date Oct 17, 2007 10:30 PM
subject Legal action coming after incident with Gary Peters' boss
Legal action coming after incident with Gary Peters' boss
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 17, 2007) - The first steps of exercising legal action in response to a Central Michigan University dean attacking a student and the school banning videotaping on campus will be taken Thursday.
Dean Pamela Gates accosted and physically attacked Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox on Monday when she was given a Freedom of Information Act request on Democratic congressional candidate Gary Peters, who is under contract as a full-time, temporary assistant professor of political science. CMU subsequently banned students and campus reporters from videotaping Peters and others.
"On the advice of counsel, I will be pursuing all available remedies," said Lennox, a CMU junior. "This disturbing incident cannot go unresolved."
Lennox will register a formal complaint with the ACLU against CMU tomorrow for a censorship policy that strips the campus community of its constitutional rights.
He will also renew his call for an independent investigation by Michigan State Police into the incident, which created a "hostile learning environment."
"I no longer feel comfortable on campus," Lennox said. "I am talking to my family to decide what's best for my future -- I can't remain on campus if the school won't protect my right to be safe without intimidation or reprisal."
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from YAF CMU chapter
to CMU YAF
date Oct 17, 2007 11:44 PM
subject Gary Peters saga called a 'disgrace'
Gary Peters saga called a 'disgrace'
For more information, contact:
Campus Conservatives President Chase Canning, (419) 467-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (October 17, 2007) -- State Representatives Jack Hoogendyk and Rick Jones opined on congressional candidate and Central Michigan University professor Gary Peters during a campus forum Wednesday evening.
When asked by a CMU student during a question-and-answer period, Hoogendyk said Peters should fulfill his "contractual obligations" as a full-time professor, a position he is supposed to hold until 2010, and commit to teaching students on campus.
The two legislators were joined by Mackinac Center for Public Policy President Lawrence Reed as panelists for the Campus Conservatives-sponsored Critical Issues: Michigan's Economic Crisis forum, which drew a standing room-only crowd of more than 170 students and faculty.
Jones, whose daughter is a recent CMU graduate, called on Peters to meet his campus obligations, and Reed said the controversy is a "disgrace". This isn't the first time Peters has been criticized by legislators.
Kevin Green, a CMU alumnus and state House member from Wyoming, recently joined hundreds of students, alumni and taxpayers in calling on Peters to commit to Congress or campus.
Campus Conservatives is the Central Michigan University chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, which was founded in 1960 and is the country's oldest, largest and most active conservative youth organization. The national advisory board includes Vice President Dick Cheney, former Vice President and U.S. Senator Dan Quayle, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Senator and Attorney General John Ashcroft, former U.S. Senator and Virginia Governor George Allen, U.S. Representative Ron Paul, U.S. Representative Dana Rohrabacher, columnist and author William F. Buckley Jr. and journalist M. Stanton Evans.
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Complaint filed with ACLU

from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 18
date Oct 18, 2007 9:39 AM
subject Complaint filed with ACLU
Complaint filed with ACLU
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2007) - Students Against Gary Peters registered a formal complaint with the ACLU of Michigan against Central Michigan University at 9:28 a.m. on Thursday.
The complaint is in direct response to the college's unconstitutional ban on videotaping Democratic congressional candidate and political science professor Gary Peters.
Peters is challenging Congressman Joe Knollenberg (R-Oakland County).
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CMU refusing outside investigation

from Students Against Gary Peters Oct 18 (2 days ago)
date Oct 18, 2007 11:15 PM
subject CMU refusing outside investigation
CMU refusing outside investigation
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2007) - Central Michigan University has denied a formal request for an independent investigation into an incident of a dean attacking a student filing a Freedom of Information Act request on Democratic congressional candidate and political science professor Gary Peters.
Dean Pamela Gates was caught on video Monday accosting and assaulting Students Against Gary Peters spokesman Dennis Lennox, who served the lawful FOIA request.
"We sent a letter formally requested the Michigan State Police investigate the incident," said Lennox. "The integrity of investigation cannot be compromised."
However, CMU President Michael Rao dismissed the formal request for an independent investigation. His office said the internal Affirmative Action Office investigator "can be independent" despite Dean Gates serving as a coordinator within the office.
"The school's bias is clear," said Lennox. "Based on public statements, they have already cleared Dean Gates while attacking my integrity and character."
Students Against Gary Peters is pursuing all legal remedies available to resolve Monday's disturbing incident.
Does Gary Peters support CMU's smear campaign?

from Students Against Gary Peters Oct. 20
date Oct 20, 2007 10:53 AM
subject Does Gary Peters support CMU's smear campaign?
Does Gary Peters support CMU's smear campaign?
For more information, contact:
Dennis Lennox, (989) 205-xxxx
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2007) -- Democratic congressional candidate and Central Michigan University professor Gary Peters has avoided questions on whether he supports his employer's smear campaign against a student.
CMU continues to attack student Dennis Lennox for filing a police complaint against Dean Pamela Gates, who serves as Peters' boss.
The school's spokesman has accused the student of stalking Peters even though professor-turned-candidate has never said that himself (Midland Daily News, Oct. 16). He has also said an investigation was needed to clear Lennox's name even though there's no evidence of wrongdoing (Saginaw News, Oct. 18).
"Gary Peters told WJR he supports the First Amendment," said Lennox, who serves as spokesman for Students Against Gary Peters. "Does that include the right for students to ask questions without being attacked by his boss at CMU?"
Besides the public smear campaign, CMU staff under Gates' control has engaged in a virtual campaign with messages on numerous blogs and websites, attacking Lennox and defending the dean -- who was caught on video accosting and assaulting the student after filing a Freedom of Information Act request on Peters.
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