# Listening Session Invitation July 17, 2024 Dear Central Administration Colleagues, I am writing to extend an invitation on behalf of the *Task Force on Combating Antisemitism & Task Force on Combating Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias* to a listening session to share your experiences and perspectives as part of an important University effort. Earlier this year Interim President Alan Garber announced two presidential task forces. One is dedicated to combating [antisemitism](https://links.repoint.harvard.edu/els/v2/ebGDF6EPvwcD/a0YwQ2drUWZjZGU3dUQ0RXhTei9KMGZUOWE2MExoTy9aaWoyWThhZHB5T1pqRVBka25XQ1NrVDh6TDI3NkVHY2FxaFFkeFhYTVJXR2picElpT3pxOGJ6eTF0a3lvZjB1VTArRW9Gb2c0bms9S0/eEVTTU10ZnFReHlKVkV2L2JaRkgxSlpJY3BhY09ldllmUFhjQ2xFbzVFV09rc0ttY1hhUzlyYW5pTnE3NmtoMWRud3BZd21zU24vUDFYbDk2bTdzSXc9PQS2), and one is dedicated to combating [anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and anti-Palestinian bias](https://links.repoint.harvard.edu/els/v2/j9qyM4KjXLhV/a0YwQ2drUWZjZGU3dUQ0RXhTei9KMGZUOWE2MExoTy9aaWoyWThhZHB5T1pqRVBka25XQ1NrVDh6TDI3NkVHY2FxaFFkeFhYTVJXR2picElpT3pxOGJ6eTF0a3lvZjB1VTArRW9Gb2c0bms9S0/eEVTTU10ZnFReHlKVkV2L2JaRkgxSlpJY3BhY09ldllmUFhjQ2xFbzVFV09rc0ttY1hhUzlyYW5pTnE3NmtoMWRud3BZd21zU24vUDFYbDk2bTdzSXc9PQS2). Both task forces have been conducting outreach, including listening sessions, to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of Harvard community members. While the task forces recently released sets of [preliminary recommendations](https://links.repoint.harvard.edu/els/v2/bxryBegR-XJ7/a0YwQ2drUWZjZGU3dUQ0RXhTei9KMGZUOWE2MExoTy9aaWoyWThhZHB5T1pqRVBka25XQ1NrVDh6TDI3NkVHY2FxaFFkeFhYTVJXR2picElpT3pxOGJ6eTF0a3lvZjB1VTArRW9Gb2c0bms9S0/eEVTTU10ZnFReHlKVkV2L2JaRkgxSlpJY3BhY09ldllmUFhjQ2xFbzVFV09rc0ttY1hhUzlyYW5pTnE3NmtoMWRud3BZd21zU24vUDFYbDk2bTdzSXc9PQS2), their outreach is continuing as they focus on preparing final reports and longer-term recommendations. The Task Forces will be holding a joint listening session for Central Administration staff members on Tuesday, July 23, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. over Zoom. Those who wish to participate can register via the below link; the Zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the listening session. [REGISTER HERE](https://links.repoint.harvard.edu/els/v2/-LgXM0y3~NQb/a0YwQ2drUWZjZGU3dUQ0RXhTei9KMGZUOWE2MExoTy9aaWoyWThhZHB5T1pqRVBka25XQ1NrVDh6TDI3NkVHY2FxaFFkeFhYTVJXR2picElpT3pxOGJ6eTF0a3lvZjB1VTArRW9Gb2c0bms9S0/) If you are unable to attend the session or if you would prefer to share your thoughts in writing, you can submit your comments through these channels: [Presidential Task Force Survey](https://links.repoint.harvard.edu/els/v2/amAbfYN9veC_/a0YwQ2drUWZjZGU3dUQ0RXhTei9KMGZUOWE2MExoTy9aaWoyWThhZHB5T1pqRVBka25XQ1NrVDh6TDI3NkVHY2FxaFFkeFhYTVJXR2picElpT3pxOGJ6eTF0a3lvZjB1VTArRW9Gb2c0bms9S0/) (Anonymous and available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Haitian Creole) Task Force on Combating Antisemitism - Questions: - [Submit Anonymous Feedback to the Task Force on Combating Antisemitism](https://links.repoint.harvard.edu/els/v2/RZwbcd02yxFG/a0YwQ2drUWZjZGU3dUQ0RXhTei9KMGZUOWE2MExoTy9aaWoyWThhZHB5T1pqRVBka25XQ1NrVDh6TDI3NkVHY2FxaFFkeFhYTVJXR2picElpT3pxOGJ6eTF0a3lvZjB1VTArRW9Gb2c0bms9S0/) Task Force on Combating Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias - Questions: - [Submit Anonymous Feedback to the Task Force on Combating Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias](https://links.repoint.harvard.edu/els/v2/~Nqwc~vdREHL/a0YwQ2drUWZjZGU3dUQ0RXhTei9KMGZUOWE2MExoTy9aaWoyWThhZHB5T1pqRVBka25XQ1NrVDh6TDI3NkVHY2FxaFFkeFhYTVJXR2picElpT3pxOGJ6eTF0a3lvZjB1VTArRW9Gb2c0bms9S0/) I am grateful to the faculty, students, and staff serving on these Task Forces for their important work and extensive outreach efforts. I hope that you will attend the virtual session or provide feedback directly, if you are able. Thanks, Meredith Meredith Weenick Executive Vice President