Thursday, October 19, 2023
The violence that is taking place in Israel, Palestine, and Gaza is incredibly tragic and painful – it is hard to even find the words to explain it. Our thoughts are with all of those affected by this conflict. We know that this has impacted, both directly and indirectly, many in our community.
We invite you to join us via Zoom on Thursday. Chancellor Haefner will open the session with remarks, and we will then hear from a panel of DU community members from across the University of Denver engage in meaningful discussion and learning. We will explore the human impact, recent events, and geopolitical context.
Our goal is to create a space for empathy and understanding, where participants can gain insight into the perspectives of those affected and engage in constructive reflection and learning. Join us for this challenging and important conversation. It is imperative to note that every DU community member deserves to feel safe and welcome – we do not tolerate antisemitism, Islamophobia, or any form of hate.
It’s important to remember that behind every headline and every statistic is a human story, and that the people impacted by this conflict are not just numbers, but individuals with their own hopes, dreams, and families. We recognize everyone in the community is processing their own feelings, reactions, and thoughts. We know many have family members and friends directly affected by what’s happening. We want to provide a space for learning, support, and nuance around a difficult conversation. We hope you will join us.
Thank you to our panelists who you can learn more about below.
Register for the talk today: Click Here to Register via Zoom
DU Community Speakers:
Jeremy Haefner, Opening Remarks
Chancellor, University of Denver
Ahmed Abdrabou
Assistant Professor, Josef Korbel School of International Studies
University of Denver
Micheline Ishay
Professor of International Studies and Human Rights
Director, Center for Middle East Studies; Director of Political Theory
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
University of Denver
Angela Michener, she/her
LCSW, Health and Counseling Center
University of Denver
Gwen Mitchell, she/her
Associate Professor, MA program in International Disaster Psychology: Trauma and Global Mental Health
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
University of Denver
Ann Petrila, she/her
Professor of the Practice
Graduate School of Social Work
University of Denver
Jonathan Sciarcon, he/him
Associate Professor of History and Judaic Studies, Chair of the Department of History
University of Denver
Jeff Banks, Panel Moderator
Vice Chancellor, Human Resources & Inclusive Community
University of Denver
Additional panelists coming soon.
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