The Identity & Inclusion Series is a set of interactive diversity and inclusion workshops on building a socially conscious community. Unless noted otherwise, each workshop is open to all students, faculty and staff; accessible to a variety of prior engagement levels; and facilitated with warmth by the members of the Multicultural Affairs team. Sign up for one or many!
Accessibility needs can be specified on the registration form. You can also email multicultural@columbia.edu.
Fall 2024 Workshops
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Unconscious BiasWednesday, September 18, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Registration will open in mid-August | Through presentation, discussion, and interactive dialogue exercises, this workshop offers an overview of unconscious bias, the neural processes that guide our snap judgments, and strategies for mitigating implicit assumptions. This workshop is appropriate for individuals and cohorts of all levels of experience. |
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Understanding Islamophobia and AntisemitismWednesday, October 16, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Registration will open in mid-August | Understanding Islamophobia and Antisemitism is an educational and interactive workshop. This session aims to provide a historical foundation for contextualizing the rhetoric behind modern-day iterations of anti-Muslim racism and racialization, as well as anti-Jewish oppression and discrimination. Participants will also unpack the distinctions between antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Bring your lunch, and we will provide drinks and dessert |
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CU Safe ZoneWednesday, November 13, 1:00–4:00 p.m. Registration will open in mid-August | CU Safe Zone is a training session that provides foundational knowledge needed to support and act in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities at Columbia University. This campus-wide program was designed to educate and visibly identify students, faculty and staff who support the LGBTQ+ community; provide an overview of LGBTQ+ communities and some of the issues these communities face; and share various LGBTQ resources available to folks on campus. |