TO: All Employees
FR: Stacey Bosick, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing to call your attention to upcoming conversations related to the conflict in Israel and Gaza. I hope that you can join our community in togetherness and support for one another during a very difficult time.
FOR FACULTY ONLY: A Faculty-Led Conversation About Teaching During the Current Crisis in Israel and Palestine.
Tuesday, November 7, 4-5 p.m., Salazar 1061. [Add to Calendar]
Hosted by the Center for Teaching and Educational Technology (CTET).
Description: Would you like more support around how to talk to your students about the current conflict in Palestine and Israel? Have you developed teaching strategies that have helped you navigate this topic productively in your classrooms? We invite all SSU faculty to participate in a faculty-peer conversation this Tuesday, November 7, from from 4 to 5 p.m. to share teaching ideas, resources, ways to engage, and the challenges of teaching during this difficult time. The conversation, facilitated by Profs. Lena McQuade and Allison Ford, will not be a lecture or training; it will be a space to share challenges and ideas. The conversation will be held in-person in Salazar 1061 (CTET). If you are unable to attend in person, but would like more support or to be added to a shared google drive of resources, please email mcquade@sonoma.edu
FOR STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION ONLY: Staff Exchange: Navigating the University Environment during the Conflict in Israel and Gaza.
Wednesday, November 15, 1-2 p.m. via Zoom [Add to Calendar]
Hosted by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE).
Description: The Israel Gaza War is heavy on our hearts and the hearts of the students we serve. The Center for Community Engagement invites staff to attend a staff-exchange to share support and ideas for navigating the University environment during this challenging time. This conversation will be facilitated (but not led or taught) by Hilary Smith and Rachel Carbone. Contact: cce@sonoma.edu.
Moment of Silence at the International Faculty and Staff Reception
Thursday, November 16, 5-7 p.m. at the Overlook [Add to Calendar]
Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement
Description: This event celebrates our International Faculty and Staff who bring cultural diversity to our workplace, enriching the experiences of our colleagues and students. We invite the campus community to join this social event which will include a shared moment of silence to reflect on and honor the lives already lost in the Israel and Gaza conflict.