On a relevant note, I really don't understand why Universities have become Hubs for protests regarding Global Affairs... We are not Government Officials: We Academics have no control over such issues. There are surely better venues for protesting in America...

Universities must be places in which people mainly study. In particular, Professors and Students need focus on coursework and research most of the time. Hosting lectures in Astronomy, as well as in other branches of Science, is an excellent example for an endeavor that Universities shall pursue.