Note: The teach-in may be viewed online at csusb.zoom.us/j/700758496 through 4 p.m.
A fifth-floor room at the university’s John M. Pfau Library was the site of a series of short talks, presentations and discussions on tolerance and justice on Thursday afternoon.
The 'Teach-In for Tolerance and Justice,' which took place from noon through 4 p.m., aimed to be a non-partisan, non-disruptive educational event of inclusion and tolerance, and while speakers were clear in their opinions, they did so from a sober and academic standpoint on matters of fact and substance.
In topics were problems were presented, speakers suggested possible actions to solve those problems, from forming coalitions to reaching out and establishing dialogues with those who have differing political views.
About a dozen presenters shared their thoughts in short presentations on a number of topics related to the current political and cultural climate.
Topics included social media, gender, religion, foreign relations, activism and immigration, and were presented by CSUSB faculty, students and staff.
Jeremy Murray, an assistant professor of history and one of the organizers of the teach-in, said the hope is to continue the dialogue with similar talks in the winter and spring quarters.
The event was presented by The DREAMers Resource Center, University Diversity Committee, Yotie Talks and the John M. Pfau Library.