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 to advocate for accountability and an end to all forms of oppression.  The committee is committed to supporting facultly, 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 and Palestine.
• Collaborate with the 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 withthe Palestinian people.
• Support efforts to educate faculty, staff and students about issues related to Palestine, genocide, and colonialization.  

Chairpersons: Ava Nguyen, Megan Keebler, and Manar Hijaz

Members:  Amanda Admire, Shireen Awad, Nicole Barbari, Monica Carter, Omar Castillo, Cindy Carrasco, Christopher Cotton, Liz Encarnacion, Ryan Falcioni, Christina Holdiness. Manar Hijaz, Phatana Ith, Shelly Jackson, Tamari Jenkins, Tara Johnson, Megan Keebler, Ava Nguyen, Robert Nazar, Rose Ann Osmanian, Charmaine Phipps, Pak Tang, Taisha McMickens, and Omar Dphrepaulezz.

Membership is open to faculty, staff and administrators. The committee may also collaborate with student organizations and invite students representatives for specific projects or events.

Meeting day and time: Last Monday of every month from 9:00am - 10:30am

January 26, 2026

February 23, 2026

March 30, 2026

April 27, 2026