At an “In Dialogue” event at NYU, university President Linda Mills was teary-eyed as she introduced Israelis and Palestinians who had lost relatives to the conflict but now advocated for peace.
As New York City's college campuses brace for protests marking the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and the ongoing war, administrators are hosting events modeling “respectful, open dialogue.”
“Last year, we focused our attention on ways of talking to each other after seeing a dramatic breakdown of communication in our community,” Mills said. “This year, we are focused even more intently on the things that divide us as a community, as a nation, and as a world. NYU has a unique opportunity to bridge this divide... Let us all gather this evening under the umbrella of our shared community, our extraordinary grief, and our deep love for each other.
At Baruch College, which is part of the CUNY system, President David Wu has started a “Respectful Dialogue Series: Finding a Better Way to Disagree.” October will be dedicated to “The Foundations of Civil Discourse.” On social media, pro-Palestinian student groups at city universities posted about demonstrations planned at various Manhattan landmarks on Monday, including the New York Stock Exchange and Times Square. It was unclear whether they also intended to protest on campuses.
Amid the emphasis on open communication, leaders have also released revised conduct and anti-harassment documents that some students and faculty said could threaten free speech.Still, some students said they welcomed efforts to lower the temperature after the upheaval of the last academic year. Ashley Oxford, 25, an NYU graduate student who attended the event featuring Israeli and Palestinian families, called it “heartbreakingly healing.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
We found cheap tickets to see Michael Kiwanuka and Brittany Howard on tourThe vocally gifted co-headliners hit NYC’s SummerStage on Oct. 3.
Read more »
NYC doctor giving free plastic surgery to victims of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack inundated with threatsToday's Video Headlines: 9/14/2024
Read more »
NYC 'memorial' dinner showcases Oct. 7 victims' favorite meals to keep memories alive, help families healThe tribute to the 1,200 people killed by Hamas terrorists is the brainchild of the Culinary Institute of Israel, called ASIF, which is creating an online resource titled “A Place at the Tab…
Read more »
Events in NYC recognizing the Oct. 7 terror attacks in IsraelThere will be many events in NYC recognizing the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel, including ceremonies, livestreams and more.
Read more »
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks to step down sooner than expected, leaving Oct. 16In a statement, City Hall said that Melissa Aviles-Ramos will take over the helm of the nation's largest public school district on Oct. 16, rather than at the…
Read more »
Concrete repairs planned on southbound I-81 in Franklin County: PennDOTWork will take place from Wednesday, Oct. 2, through Saturday, Oct. 5.
Read more »