Past Events
Free Speech
Confronting Extremism Talks
Confronting Extremism Talks - NOV 19 Recent attacks on houses of worship are tragic reminders about the violent incidents that stem from ideological extremism. You are invited to hear about emerging research and ways to take action from UCI faculty at Confronting Extremism Talks at 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19. What: Confronting Extremism…
Inclusive Excellence Forum ♥ ★ ✚
RSVP TODAY https://inclusion.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Rally-Flyer-draft-2020-3-scaled-2-1024x585.jpg Please check back soon for more information
Awaken’s Challenging Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia during COVID-19 Webinar ♥ ★ ✚
ZoomRising cases of COVID-19, global shutdown, stock market crash, mass layoffs… there is no doubt many of our lives have been turned upside down in just a few short weeks. With 24/7 news updates and alarms going off in all directions, there is a thick air of overwhelm and anxiety across the globe. In this…
Speech Spotlight Live! | When the University Speaks, What Should It Say? ♥
ZoomWhen the University Speaks, What Should It Say? TUESDAY, MARCH 23 - 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET Cerri Banks 2020-2021 Center Fellow; Dean of Students and VP for Student Affairs, Skidmore College Sigal Ben-Porath Professor of Education, University of Pennsylvania Colleges and universities are often called upon to speak…
Global Elections I: Israel, The Netherlands & Uganda ♥
ZoomGlobal Elections I: Israel, The Netherlands & Uganda Wednesday, September 1, 2021 12:15–1:15 p.m. PDT RSVP This is a virtual event. Zoom information will be sent to those who register. Threats to the fairness of elections, and the open debate that democracies require, have not been limited to the United States. Already in 2021, several…
FEFS | Is the U.S. Constitution Up to the Task of Preserving American Democracy? ♥ ✚
FEFS | Is the U.S. Constitution Up to the Task of Preserving American Democracy? Thursday, September 9 at 12:00pm to 1:15pm Virtual Event This virtual event hosted by the Fair Elections and Free Speech Center at UCI Law brings together three provocative and deeply thoughtful constitutional scholars pondering the question, “Is the U.S. Constitution Up to…
FEFS | Global Elections I ✚
FEFS | Global Elections I Wednesday, September 1 at 12:15pm to 1:15pm Virtual Event Threats to the fairness of elections, and the open debate that democracies require, have not been limited to the United States. Already in 2021, several elections worldwide have shown the challenges to a fair ballot in the digital age. We will kick off…
FEFS | Election Subversion: Is American Democracy in Danger? ♥ ✚
FEFS | Election Subversion: Is American Democracy in Danger? Friday, September 24 at 9:00am to 12:00pm Virtual Event This half-day virtual conference considers a new danger to American democracy that emerged during the 2020 election season: the risk to the fair counting and certification of votes. The Fair Elections and Free Speech Center at UCI Law brings…
FEFS | Disinformation in American Elections Part I: Election Officials ♥ ✚
FEFS | Disinformation in American Elections Part I: Election Officials Wednesday, October 6 at 12:15pm to 1:15pm Virtual Event Countering the Risk of Disinformation in American Elections: How Big a Problem Is It and What Should Be Done? This three-part online lunch series hosted by the Fair Elections and Free Speech Center at UCI Law explores the…
The 1619 Project BioSci Program & Reception
Dr. Jessica Millward (History) facilitates discussion following a watch party of the first episode of The 1619 Project docuseries. Hosted by the UCI Biological Sciences Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, the UCI Black Thriving Initiative, and the UCI End Racism Initiative. Program begins at 2 p.m., and reception starts at 4 p.m. in the…