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I will be hosting all three Zoom sessions below in a conference room at ×ö°®É«ÇéƬ. We will view the sessions and have follow-up discussion if desired. If you would be interesting in attending any or all of the sessions, please email me and I will add you to the calendar invite.
Thank you!

Jennifer Booz, Chief Diversity Officer jmbooz2@alaska.edu

Sessions

The Association of American Universities (AAU) and The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) invite you to participate in an educational webinar series on antisemitism, Islamophobia, and advancing religious pluralism.

This series aims to increase your knowledge, introduce you to historical and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and Islamophobia, and learn ways to engage religious diversity and promote pluralism in your work. The goal is to help leaders develop practical strategies for creating a welcoming and inclusive educational environment.

Antisemitism

May 20, 2024 at 1 – 2:30 p.m. EST
Naomi Greenspan, Director, Improving the Campus Climate Initiative Academic Engagement Network (AEN)

This session will provide an overview of Jewish identity, the diversity of the Jewish experience, historical and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism, the intersection between racism and antisemitism, and how to address antisemitism within the context of free speech and academic freedom. Participants will come away with increased knowledge and awareness of antisemitism and their role in creating an inclusive campus environment.

Islamophobia

June 11, 2024 at 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST
Homayra Ziad, Ph.D., Sr. Lecturer, Program in Islamic Studies, The Johns Hopkins University

This session will provide an overview of Islamophobia in the United States, particularly since 9/11, and the history of Muslims in the United States. Dr. Ziad will highlight how Islamophobia is manifesting on college campuses and provide leaders with suggestions to support students in these challenging times. Participants will come away with increased knowledge and awareness of Islamophobia and their role in creating an inclusive campus environment.

Advancing Religious Pluralism: Bridging Divides in Higher Education

June 21, 2024 at 2:30 – 4 p.m. EST
Todd Green, Ph.D., Director of Campus Partnerships, Interfaith America
Rebecca Russo, Vice President of Higher Education Strategy, Interfaith America

This session will help participants understand the changing religious demographics in higher education, learn an interfaith framework and methodology for bridging deep differences, and hear about promising practices for advancing religious pluralism on campus. By creating a culture of interfaith cooperation on campus, colleges and universities can serve as models for the rest of society and equip students to lead in a religiously diverse world.

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