“It’s soWolf of Wall Street,” said one staffer,who did not wish to be identified.
Another questioned why university money was being spent on these kinds of “hedge-fund-style events” and said a number of female academics were particularly offended by the performance,given staff were expected to attend the party.
But it appears the female organisers of the event may have been shocked themselves by the raunchy live show.
While the department’s management had knowingly booked a burlesque venue,a source with knowledge of the event not authorised to speak publicly said management hadn’t realised live performers were included in the room hire.
“They expectedMoulin Rouge and got more than they bargained for,” they said.
An investigation was carried out into why a burlesque house was chosen as the official party venue. Staff were also offered counselling,but no disciplinary action was taken.