Standing Together: Countering, Confronting and Expelling Islamophobia
September 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
Location: Academic I, Room 1106
Speaker:
Usama M. Shaikh, EdD
Assistant Chief Diversity Officer
Stony Brook University
This interactive session will offer evidence-based information on nurturing a safe space for Muslim employees and students on college campuses. This session will blend research insights with practical strategies. The session will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of Islamophobia and its root causes. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating inclusive spaces, promoting allyship, and dismantling Islamophobia to create a more equitable campus for Muslims through education and coalition-oriented strategies.