April programs in full bloom

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL 2018

Monday, Apr. 2 | 6 p.m.

Hate and Understanding in an Era of Polarization

Pugh Hall Ocora

The Center for Global Islamic Studies will be hosting an open discussion on hate and its consequences at the Bob Graham Center on April 2 at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora. The program is part of The Dr. Sayeed and Atiya Ahmed Islamic Lecture Series. Using the American Muslim population as a case study, panelists will discuss how misunderstandings of others can be exploited to spread fear, while deconstructing the history and industry of hate in America.

Thursday, Apr. 5 | 6 p.m.

The Great White Hope: Donald Trump, Race, and the Crisis of American Politics

Pugh Hall Ocora

On April 5 at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora, Professor Parker will discuss his forthcoming book: The Great White Hope: Donald Trump, Race, and the Crisis of American Politics.

Pointing to data on voting behavior and attitudes from the Voter Study Group, Parker contends that anxiety over immigration and terrorism, not the economy, are what drove voters to Trump in flocks. Read More

Tuesday, Apr. 10 | 6 p.m.

Year of the Child

Pugh Hall Ocora

Community activists have deemed 2018 to be “the Year of the Child” in Alachua County due to two initiatives on the November ballot that are aimed at helping children. A panel discussion is being held April 10 at 6 p.m. at Pugh Hall on the University of Florida campus to discuss these initiatives, the issues leading to them and their potential benefits.

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