Conflict in the Middle East: Campus resources, insights and more
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Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance provides support particularly during times of conflict, such as with the Israel-Hamas war. Read more from Llen Pomeroy, Title IX officer and associate vice chancellor.
In response to requests, faculty experts will discuss a range of topics related to Arab-Israeli conflict. The CU Boulder forum will follow an informal format and is open to the public.
People are increasingly turning to videos on TikTok, Instagram and other social media to stay up to date on the Israel-Hamas war. But CU Boulder media studies expert Sandra Ristovska gives her take, warning you can't always trust what you see, and sharing without confirming can be dangerous.
Ongoing violence, war and the media coverage that ensues can leave many of us feeling overwhelmed. Here are some tips to help you talk to your children about war and how it may be affecting them.
At a panel event on Oct. 11, CU Boulder experts on the modern Middle East noted the current war differs from previous conflicts. The faculty members discussed historical components leading to the latest Israel-Hamas war, and more.
Longstanding conflicts and the latest Israel-Hamas war have recent and deep historical roots. Hilary Falb Kalisman gives her take on how things escalated, political and regional contexts, policy implications and more.
How did so many Hamas missiles penetrate Israel’s state-of-the-art air defense system? CU Boulder aerospace engineer Iain Boyd explains on The Conversation.
Faculty mentions
Jan. 18—Colorado Politics: Panelists dive into Mideast war 100 days in
Dec. 11—CU Boulder Today: Faculty assembly hears priorities from provost, passes resolutions
Nov. 12—CBS Sunday Morning: Hamas’ tunnels: Piercing a battleground beneath Gaza
Oct. 22—9News: As hateful rhetoric over Israel-Hamas war continues, experts warn hate crimes could rise
Oct. 14—9News: Expert urges empathy to combat hateful rhetoric as the war between Israel, Hamas continues
Oct. 13—The Conversation: Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system works well – here’s how Hamas got around it
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