Tritons Belong

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This online educational event, facilitated by the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC), shared how we have difficult, respectful and productive conversations with people who hold different views than ours, especially when discussing topics of great importance. Conflict resolution experts from the NCRC, Saima Nasim and Dr. Bob Berk, shared techniques and concepts for navigating differences constructively, preparing you to manage situations of conflict with confidence, both now and in the future.

Facilitators:
Saima Nasim, Trainer, NCRC

Dr. Bob Berk, Trainer, NCRC

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An online educational event facilitated by Emerson Sykes, a senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Adjunct Professor of Law at New York University (NYU), shared his expertise around free speech, as protected by the First Amendment, within the context of higher education during times of conflict.

Facilitator:
Emerson Sykes, J.D.

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An online educational event facilitated by Vlad Khaykin, Former National Director of Programs on Antisemitism at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

Presenter:
Vlad Khaykin

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An online educational event facilitated by Maha Elgenaidi, Founder & Executive Director, Islamic Networks Group (ING).

Presenter:
Maha Elgenaidi

Learn more about antisemitism by reviewing the online educational event facilitated by Vlad Khaykin, Anti-Defamation League (ADL) National Director of Programs. This event was also presented in Spanish.

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Learn more about Islamophobia by reviewing the online educational event facilitated by Maha Elgenaidi, Founder & Executive Director, Islamic Networks Group (ING). This event was also presented in Spanish.

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UC San Diego hosted the “Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” presented by the Applied Research Center for Civility, an initiative of UC San Diego and the National Conflict Resolution Center.

The conference brought together thought leaders from around the country to discuss best practices for addressing religious intolerance, specifically antisemitism and Islamophobia. Experts shared insights, multi-layered strategies and real-world experiences on working toward a better future.

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Related Resources:

• Feature in UC San Diego Today, "Being Purposeful and Brave".
• Read the impact paper presented at the conference, "An Ecosystem of Approaches: Addressing Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Religious Intolerance".
  • Executive Summary available.
• Visit the impact paper webpage for additional resources and information.

A collaboration between UCTV and Tritons Belong, John A. Pérez, Regent Emeritus of the University of California, sits down with Robert Williams, Ph.D., CEO and Finci-Viterbi Executive Director of the USC Shoah Foundation, for a critical conversation about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses. They explore how history shapes present-day challenges, the dangers of misinformation and the role of higher education in confronting hate. Drawing on lessons from the Holocaust and other historical atrocities, they discuss the urgent need for courage and action to combat antisemitism.

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Organized by the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy and recorded by UCSD-TV shortly after the 2024 U.S. presidential election, this insightful event featured academic presentations by Dahlia Scheindlin, an Israeli political analyst, pollster and author of “The Crooked Timber of Democracy in Israel,” and Khalil Shikaki, director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. They explored public opinion within Israeli and Palestinian societies and discussed prospects for the future. UC San Diego professor Stephan Haggard led a dynamic and in-depth discussion with the speakers, bringing their perspectives together for an informative conversation.

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