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.

For more information about the conference, please see the story from UC San Diego Today on "Being Purposeful and Brave."

Following the U.S. election, the Restorative Justice Committee, Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) are partnering to create discussion spaces for student voices. 

Facilitated by the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC), join us for dialogue skill building and practice. How do we have difficult, yet respectful and even productive, conversations with people who hold different views than ours, especially when discussing topics of great importance? 

These spaces will be offered virtually and in-person and are designed for students to listen and learn from one another in a meaningful way. Reach out to getinvolved@ucsd.edu with any questions.

Peacemaking has its roots in Indigenous frameworks of conflict resolution that are designed to address harm and restore balance within the community. It is a practice grounded in place-based core values (respect, honesty, trust, humility, sharing, inclusivity, empathy, courage, forgiveness, and love) which brings impacted community members together to work through challenging conversations and issues to reach a place of intentional listening, equity of voices, mutual understanding, and healing. Participants are encouraged to listen and speak from their hearts. It is not hierarchical, solutions-based, or fact-finding, but creates shared pathways of knowledge and practice that enable communities to co-exist, recognizing that we are all interconnected. All participation is consensual.

Peacemaking has proven instrumental in effecting substantive change in colleges and universities whose community members experience harm and conflict, and thus holds the promise of a cultural shift in the ways we interact with each other. Check back for more information!

Religious Identity Matters dinners and dialogues will bring together students from currently recognized UC San Diego student religious organizations of different faith traditions to “break bread” and discuss the experience of people of faith at UC San Diego. Check back for more information!

Roxane Gay is coming to UC San Diego! The New York Times Bestselling author wrote a book chapter included in “American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures” by America Ferrera, which is the Common Read this fall for UC San Diego. The author will be at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre on Monday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the event page.

“Life begins with an inhale and ends with an exhale. In-between we all breathe and live different lives. And yet, each breath keeps us together, connected, sharing the same air. ” Jeppe Hein

“Breathe with Me” by Jeppe Hein is a multi-day public art and breathing project focusing on mental health, mindfulness and community. This Stuart Collection initiative, presented in partnership with the Campus Performances and Events Office, and in coordination with Tritons Belong, is available, free of cost, to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community.

 “Breathe With Me” emphasizes the importance of slowing down, centering ourselves, and recognizing the significance of mental health and self-awareness in our daily lives. As a tool for promoting understanding and compassion, "Breathe with Me" provides a space for individuals to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others. By connecting breathwork with artistic expression, participants are encouraged to be more present, reflective, and empathetic. 

 The communal nature of the event promotes unity, as people from different backgrounds and experiences come together, realizing that despite our differences, we all share the essential human experience of breathing. In this way, "Breathe with Me" goes beyond being just an art project—it becomes a platform for cultivating compassion and fostering connection in the community. Join us:

• Thursday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
• Friday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
• Saturday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Common Read - Our inaugural Common Read selection is American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures, edited by America Ferrera. Look for “Triton Like Me” pop-up art events on October 7th which will feature the Craft Center’s portrait project. Tritons will be invited to create a multi-media self portrait and then take a copy and leave a copy.

Triton Like Me: Portraits of Us

Monday, October 7 | 3:30-6:30 PM
Town Square

Build community with your fellow Tritons as you create a symbolic self-portrait and contribute to a collaborative UC San Diego quilt.

Supplies and sweet treats from around the world provided. Just bring yourself and your creativity!

There will be tables set up, food provided, and conversation starters that are connected to the themes in our Common Read selection for 2024-25, American Like Me.

Free for students, faculty, and staff.

• Portraits of Us will take place at multiple occasions throughout the year

Let Your Feelings & Hope Take Flight - 1,000 Paper Cranes for Peace 2.0

The Craft Center will work with students, campus partners, and community partners to facilitate an art project centered on healing, restoration, and joy. The origami paper crane project offers opportunities for us all to be in community through challenging times to heal and hope for a future of peace. With many historical and cultural roots in the peace movement globally, cranes are symbolic of hope, transformation, and wishes for longevity, well-being, and resilience.

Contribute to our community installation symbolic of hope and healing by expressing your thoughts and feelings. All emotions are valid and we can also have an array of feelings. The very process of making art and of writing down your thoughts and feelings can be therapeutic. 

Your messages will live on and be transformed along with all the cranes into hand-made paper for future community art projects at the Craft Center. Follow the Craft Center on social media for more information on these offerings and on our cranes’ continued journey.

WHEN & WHERE

September 24 – 27

• September 24 noon – 2 p.m. at the Craft Center
• September 25 noon – 2 p.m. at the Craft Center
• September 26 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Celebrate the Arts event at KAHNOP – TO TELL A STORY (Ann Hamilton Concordia installation)
• September 27 noon – 12 p.m. on Sun God Lawn