The "Tritons Belong" initiative engages our UC San Diego community in times when many are struggling with a significant issue. As our campus continues to be impacted by the current Israel-Hamas war, UC San Diego encourages our campus communities to engage in conversation, dialogue, and connections through our Principles of Community to enhance understanding and compassion in these times.
In partnership with the UC San Diego Academic Senate, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion presents the second event in this collaborative series:
Broad versus Deep Social Interactions: What’s the Best Way to Understand Others? Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Featuring Dr. Gareth Nellis, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UC San Diego.
Launch of the 2025 Tritons Belong VC-EDI and Academic Senate Seminar Series.
In partnership with the UC San Diego Academic Senate, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion presents the first event in this collaborative series:
America's Changing Demographics and its Effect on Democracy Friday, January 10, 2025 1:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Featuring Dr. Barbara F. Walter, Rohr Professor of International Affairs at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego. Professor Walter is a renowned expert on political violence and civil wars and the author of How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them. Professor Walter shared insights from her latest research and critically acclaimed work recognized globally for its contributions to understanding conflict and democracy.
You may purchase Professor Walter’s book at the UC San Diego Bookstore here.
All Tritons are encouraged to learn more about Antisemitism by reviewing the online educational event facilitated by Vlad Khaykin, Anti-Defamation League (ADL) National Director of Programs on Antisemitism.
All Tritons are encouraged to learn more about Islamophobia by reviewing the online educational event facilitated by Maha Elgenaidi, Founder & Executive Director, Islamic Networks Group (ING).
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 took place September 22-23 at UC San Diego Park and Market.
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.
This event was organized by the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and recorded by UCSD TV as a resource for the Tritons Belong initiative.
Shortly after the 2024 U.S. presidential election, an 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, as they explored public opinion within Israeli and Palestinian societies and discuss prospects for the future. Stephan Haggard led a dynamic and in-depth discussion with the speakers, bringing their perspectives together for an informative conversation.
Moderator: Stephan Haggard, Research Professor, GPS, UC San Diego
Speakers: Dahlia Scheindlin, Israeli political analyst, pollster, and author of “The Crooked Timber of Democracy in Israel" Khalil Shikaki, Director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research
Dialogue for Peace (DFP): Building Compassion and Understanding Across Difference is an initiative of Tritons Belong centering Peacemaking and Restorative Justice-based frameworks and curriculum.
DFP will encompass events and programs including professional development training fellowship opportunities to empower participants to become compassionate listeners and conflict resolution facilitators.
