Committee for Palestinian Justice and Solidarity
Purpose
The Committee for Palestinian Justice and Solidarity is dedicated to raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and advocating for justice, human rights, and the liberation of the Palestinian people.
The committee seeks to educate our campus and community about the historical and ongoing realities of settler colonialism, ethnic cleansing, and the ongoing struggles and oppression of the Palestinian people; we aim to amplify Palestinian voices, strengthen solidarity with the Palestinian cause, and advocate for accountability and an end to all forms of oppression.
The committee is committed to supporting faculty, staff, and students impacted by the ongoing oppression of the Palestinian people. It seeks to provide space, resources, education, and advocacy that foster inclusion and amplify voices that are too often silenced.
Scope
The Committee will:
- Develop educational programming, events, and dialogues centered on Palestinian history, culture, and current realities.
- Advocate for academic freedom and protect the right of faculty, staff, and students to speak openly about Palestine.
- Collaborate with student groups, staff, faculty, and community organizations to create impactful advocacy campaigns and initiatives that highlight Palestinian liberation.
- Provide resources and support for students, staff, and faculty directly impacted by events in Palestine.
- Create initiatives that promote equity, justice, and solidarity with the Palestinian people.
- Support efforts to educate faculty, staff, and students about issues related to Palestine, genocide, and colonization.
Membership: Membership is open to faculty, staff, and administrators. The committee may also collaborate with student organizations and invite student representatives for specific projects or events.
Chairpersons
- Management
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Ava Nguyen
- Faculty
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Megan Keebler
Manar Hijaz
Members
- Amanda Admire
- Shireen Awad
- Jasmine Baetz
- Nicole Barbari
- Cindy Carrasco
- Monica Carter
- Omar Castillo
- Christopher Cotton
- Omar Dphrepaulezz
- Liz Encarnacion
- Ryan Falcioni
- Anam Farooqui
- Jarmey Folwer
- Patricia Gomez
- Manar Hijaz
- Christina Holdiness
- Phatana Ith
- Shelly Jackson
- Tamari Jenkins
- Tara Johnson
- Megan Keebler
- Angel Lizardi
- Michael ManaloPedro
- Taisha McMickens
- Robert Nazar
- Ava Nguyen
- Rose Ann Osmanian
- Charmaine Phipps
- Karim Shuquem
- Pak Tang
- Zohra Wolters
Meeting Day and Time
Last Monday of every month from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
- January 26, 2026
- February 23, 2026
- March 30, 2026
- April 27, 2026
