The Identity & Inclusion Series is a set of interactive diversity and inclusion workshops on building a socially conscious community. Unless noted otherwise, each workshop is open to all students, faculty and staff; accessible to a variety of prior engagement levels; and facilitated with warmth by the members of the Multicultural Affairs team. Sign up for one or many!
Accessibility needs can be specified on the registration form. You can also email multicultural@columbia.edu.
Spring 2024 Workshops
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Understanding Islamophobia and AntisemitismFriday, March 1, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Understanding Islamophobia and Antisemitism is an educational and interactive workshop. This session aims to provide a historical foundation for contextualizing the rhetoric behind modern-day iterations of anti-Muslim racism and racialization, as well as anti-Jewish oppression and discrimination. Participants will also unpack the distinctions between antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Bring your lunch, and we will provide drinks and dessert |
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CU Safe ZoneWednesday, March 6, 1:00–4:00 p.m. | CU Safe Zone is a training session that provides foundational knowledge needed to support and act in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities at Columbia University. This campus-wide program was designed to educate and visibly identify students, faculty and staff who support the LGBTQ+ community; provide an overview of LGBTQ+ communities and some of the issues these communities face; and share various LGBTQ resources available to folks on campus. |
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Solidarity and AllyshipThursday, April 11, 6:00–8:00 p.m. | The Solidarity and Allyship workshop is designed for those who want to turn their learning into advocacy. The session focuses on how oppression shows up in different levels in our day to day lives, and provides a model for participants to respond within their own personal relationships: families, friend groups, and organizations. Through guided dialogue and self-reflection, participants will come away with a deeper understanding of their influence and concrete ideas of their own “next step.” |