Events
Confronting Extremism
Commemorating George Floyd: Virtual Film Screening of Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America ♥
VirtualThe anniversary of the death of George Floyd challenges UCI and the community to examine the broader issues of systemic racism. The Office of Inclusive Excellence invites its UCI students, staff, faculty and alumni to join in a virtual screening of the documentary Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America (2021). This 118-minute film is…
Confronting White Supremacist Extremism and Online Disinformation: A Conversation with Joan Donovan ♥
ZoomJoan Donovan is the research director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School. Donovan leads the field in examining internet and technology studies, online extremism, media manipulation, and disinformation campaigns. Donovan also leads The Technology and Social Change Project (TaSC) which explores how media manipulation is a…
Driving Out Darkness: Orange County Summit on Antisemitism and Hate ♥
311 West Peltason Drive, Irvine, CADriving Out Darkness is a one-day, immersive learning experience for leaders in Orange County’s civic, governmental, non-profit, religious, educational, media and law enforcement sectors. We will explore past and current manifestations of antisemitism and their relationship to other forms of hate, gain valuable tools and uncover strategies for countering rising levels of hate in our…
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…