About this Event
University Student Center (Grand Ballroom)
Listening circles are voluntary, community-oriented forums aimed at providing an equitable opportunity for all attendees to have a voice. This set of listening circles will help students share and listen to each other’s experiences regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, including its impacts on the GW community. Dinner is provided at this workshop. While drop-ins are welcome, it is recommended to RSVP in advance so that the event organizers can create an inclusive dinner and event experience. Save the Date for the next Dinner & Dialogue Discussions February 26.
Listening circles will occur in groups of no more than 8 students and a trained DSA facilitator. Listening circles are structured for anyone to pass at any time. This is a setting where all participants have a reasonable expectation of privacy, and so recording others without their knowledge and permission is a violation of university policy. We hope students find a brave and supportive space to share, but sharing your perspective is not a gift you are obligated to give.
Listening circles require only that you listen. Themes from the listening circle will only be shared out with permission from everyone in the group.
In these listening circles, all participants will have a chance to respond to the following questions in turn:
● When reflecting on the Hamas/Israeli/Palestinian conflict and other global events and their impact on GW, what have you been thinking and/or feeling as things continue to unfold?
● Please share what is or has been the hardest thing for you?
● What is something in your control that you can do for yourself in the coming days and weeks to help you manage your feelings?
● Are there things you’d like from others that you think could help?
