An insightful workshop series returns this term to help the University of Oregon community learn more about Islamophobia and antisemitism. Employees can sign up for any or all sessions through MyTrack (Duck ID login required).
Nov. 10: Understanding Antisemitism with Project Shema
This 90-minute interactive workshop will explore the historical and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and equip participants with the language, tools and context to recognize and respond to anti-Jewish bias in academic and workplace settings. Participants leave with a toolkit to understand and identify anti-Jewish harm. Half the session is dedicated to a brave space conversation and Q&A.
Nov. 17: Recognizing and Addressing Islamophobia, Anti-Arab and Anti-Palestinian Bias on Campus
This 90-minute interactive workshop with Islamic Networks Group introduces faculty and staff to the identities and lived experiences of Muslim, Arab and Palestinian students, staff and faculty. Participants will learn to identify how Islamophobia and related forms of bias appear in everyday campus life — whether in language, media portrayals or interpersonal interactions. Through case examples, staff will gain practical tools to respond effectively to bias, foster a climate of belonging, and ensure that campus services and resources are accessible and welcoming to all.
Nov. 24: Debrief Session: Understanding, Recognizing and Addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia
This virtual session will be an opportunity to come together with other members of the UO community to debrief the previous workshops. Participants will reflect on their own learning from these sessions and explore together how to individually and collectively make campus more inclusive.
New this term is an all-day training for UO mental health practitioners and educators that explores creating shared norms and skills that enable empathetic, humanizing exploration of emotionally charged concepts. Topics addressed will be understanding Jewish identity, a deep exploration of contemporary antisemitism and interrupting anti-Jewish harm without deepening division.