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Date: 05/09/2024
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Presented By: California State University, Bakersfield, Greater Good Science Center: Research & Education for a Meaningful Life, Division of Equity, Inclusion, & Compliance Associated Student Inc., Kegley Institute of Ethics, and Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

The Israel-Gaza conflict has sparked debates on U.S. college campuses. This Community Conversation will feature Interfaith America leaders Rebecca Russo, an American Jew, and Jenan Mohajir, a Muslim American, sharing insights and personal experiences on fostering dialogue across diverse cultural and social groups. Linda Tropp, a leading scholar and Director of the Intergroup Relations and Social Justice Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will provide research-based strategies for having difficult conversations. Moderated by Juliana Tafur, Greater Good Science Center's Bridging Differences Program Director, the webinar aims to empower campus communities to build bridges and promote understanding amid complexities. Please click this URL to join. https://csub.zoom.us/s/82496122993?pwd=azVUQXlZTG13cnJpSHdUNDRRZ29FUT09 Passcode: 651176 Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to send questions and/or a short paragraph on what you are feeling right now in relation to the conflict. What does it feel like to be a student, faculty or staff member at CSUB during this conflict? Submissions may be sent by end of day Tuesday, May 7 to bridgingcourse@berkeley.edu (please include in subject line: CSUB Community Conversation).

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The Israel-Gaza conflict has sparked debates on U.S. college campuses. This Community Conversation will feature Interfaith America leaders Rebecca Russo, an American Jew, and Jenan Mohajir, a Muslim American, sharing insights and personal experiences on fostering dialogue across diverse cultural and social groups. Linda Tropp, a leading scholar and Director of the Intergroup Relations and Social Justice Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will provide research-based strategies for having difficult conversations.

Moderated by Juliana Tafur, Greater Good Science Center's Bridging Differences Program Director, the webinar aims to empower campus communities to build bridges and promote understanding amid complexities. 


Please click this URL to join. https://csub.zoom.us/s/82496122993?pwd=azVUQXlZTG13cnJpSHdUNDRRZ29FUT09
Passcode: 651176


Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to send questions and/or a short paragraph on what you are feeling right now in relation to the conflict. What does it feel like to be a student, faculty or staff member at CSUB during this conflict? Submissions may be sent by end of day Tuesday, May 7 to bridgingcourse@berkeley.edu (please include in subject line: CSUB Community Conversation).

 

Featuring

Jenan Mohajir, VP of External Affiars, Interfaith America


Linda Tropp, PH.D, Director of Intergroup Relations & Social Justice Lab, University of Massachusetts Amherst


Rebecca Russo, VP of Higher Education, Interfaith America

Notes

Brought to you by California State University, Bakersfield, Greater Good Science Center: Research & Education for a Meaningful Life, Division of Equity, Inclusion, & Compliance Associated Student Inc., Kegley Institute of Ethics, and Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs