Understanding Antisemitism as a form of Hate: Addressing Bias, Bigotry, and Discrimination at UC Davis

Heightened tensions from the conflict in the Middle East have led to an increase in hate crimes and discriminatory incidents on campuses nationwide. The current political climate has also contributed to the silencing of important discourse, which has profoundly affected our faculty, staff, and students.

This Grand Rounds speaker series aims to provide a safe forum where perspectives can be expressed, fostering collective reflection.

Featured Speaker: Kenneth Stern

Director, Bard Center for the Study of Hate – Human Rights Project at Bard College.

Kenneth Stern will discuss what antisemitism is and how the interdisciplinary field of hate studies helps us understand it. Is antizionism antisemitism? How can we discuss difficult topics like this when our identity is tethered to one side or another of the Israel/Palestine conflict? Why are emotional empathy and intellectual curiosity important? Why are academic freedom and free speech essential for tackling all forms of hate?

This event will be held at UC Davis Medical Center in the Education Building: 4610 X St, Sacramento, CA, Room #1222

To register and receive event details, please complete this form: https://bit.ly/3VyKa2b

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