coe-staff: FW: Antisemitism and Islamophobia Workshops for UO Employees

Tue Jan 13 16:25:02 PST 2026

The following opportunities are shared on behalf of the Experiential Learning Office. Please email Abigail Leeder (aleeder at uoregon.edu<mailto:aleeder at uoregon.edu>) with any questions.

Understanding Antisemitism with Project Shema
Wednesday , January 28, 2:30-4pm
Understanding Antisemitism with Project Shema
This 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.
The FBI has released data showing that anti-Jewish hate crimes in the United States reached record levels in 2024. According to the report, 1,938 single-bias hate crimes were committed against Jews last year, a 5.8% increase from 2023, marking the highest number ever recorded since the FBI began collecting data—a 5% rise from 2023 and the highest number since the organization began tracking. This briefing was developed after October 2023 to help participants navigate the current moment as upstanders and allies for the Jewish community. It provides context on Jewish identity, what antisemitism is, and how anti-Jewish ideas are showing up in discourse around Israel and Palestine. Our proven strategy for identifying Jewish harm nurtures empathy for all people, creates space for nuance, and respects the politics and values of everyone in the room. 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.
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Recognizing and Addressing Islamophobia, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias on Campus with Islamic Networks Group
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 2:30-4pm
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.
In 2023, Muslim civil rights organizations received reports of over 8000 anti-Muslim hate incidents. Despite the high ratio of unreported incidents, the number increased by 56% compared to the previous year. Half of these incidents occurred between October and December 2023. The surge in anti-Muslim hate that erupted in October 2023 continued. From January to June 2024, the same civil rights organizations documented nearly 5,000 incoming complaints, a sixty-nine percent increase over the same period in 2023. The experience of students and employees during this cycle of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate remain the standout trends compared to past cycles. Islamophobia, a centuries old framework, shapes how Islam and Muslims are perceived in the US and globally. This seminar explores the roots and dominant tropes of Islamophobia, examining its impact on Muslim and Arab American communities. It concludes by proposing strategies to combat Islamophobia at both interpersonal and institutional levels. 
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Debrief Session: Understanding, Recognizing and Addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3-4pm
This virtual session will be an opportunity to come together with other members of the UO community to debrief the “Understanding Antisemitism” and “Recognizing and Addressing Islamophobia” workshops. We will reflect on our own learning from these sessions and explore together how we can individually and collectively make campus more inclusive.
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Abigail Leeder
Manager, Experiential Learning
Division of Equity and Inclusion
541-346-1198
aleeder at uoregon.edu<mailto:aleeder at uoregon.edu>

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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