ANNOUNCEMENT: Spring Callout This Thursday; Justice for Artist Samia Halaby, Professor Abdulkader Sinno
Our events and updates for the week of January 16
We hope everyone’s long weekend was enjoyable. In the face of adversity, PSC continues the work!
We’ve got big things planned for the semester and we’re excited to share!
EVENT: Callout Meeting This Thursday
The Palestine Solidarity Committee invites you to join us for our Spring semester callout meeting, which will have an engaging information session on the history of Palestine and its relevance to current events.
The meeting will take place Thursday, January 18th at 7:30 p.m. in SPEA Room 272.
During this session, we will also address recent concerning events that have affected members of our community.
Petition for Professor Abdulkader Sinno
We also seek your support in amplifying the student/alumni and faculty petition for Professor Abdulkader Sinno. Indiana University has suspended the tenured professor for assisting our organization in advocating for Palestine.
The university demonstrated a strong determination to penalize Professor Sinno, sidestepping established procedures that would have guaranteed him a hearing in front of peers before imposing such a severe sanction.
For additional information on Professor Abdulkader Sinno's situation, please refer to the articles from the IDS, and The Nation.
Free Sinno!
Demanding Justice for Samia Halaby
Esteemed alumna of Indiana University and Palestinian-American abstract painter, Samia Halaby, faced an unexpected setback when her much-anticipated US premier retrospective, titled “Samia Halaby: Centers of Energy,” was abruptly canceled by Indiana University and the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art.
Near the end of last year, Halaby was told by the museum’s director that there were concerns about her social media posts in support of Palestine. Official correspondence from the museum's leadership merely delivered a concise two-sentence note that the cancellation was attributed to “safety concerns.” This was despite the absence of any evidence indicating any threats to the artwork or the campus.
We ask President Pamela Whitten to uphold the mission and values of Indiana University by restoring Samia Halaby's art exhibit in light of this cancellation.
For additional details on this matter, please refer to The New York Times article. We encourage everyone to support our cause by signing the petition and sharing it widely.
PSC and other organizations are currently planning how to respond!
EVENT: Documentary Screening and Discussion - The Lobby US
Our own Lee Hamilton has said of the Israel lobby: “There’s no lobby group that matches it . . . they’re in a class by themselves."
Why does the United States support Israel? Why do some states require employees to take loyalty oaths? Whats with the pro-Israel groups on campus?
Join PSC as we screen the Al Jazeera documentary censored by the outlet. The doc focuses on the influence of the Israel Lobby in the US. We will be screening part 1, which focuses on the lobby’s influence on US college campuses.
Wednesday, Jan 23 at 6:30pm in Ballentine 008
Community Event: “A Window on Palestinian Life."
Join PSC and community members on Sunday, Jan 28th at 1pm for a public presentation called "A Window on Palestinian Life." at the Unitarian Universalist Church featuring Dan Segal from Jewish Voice for Peace, PSC members and numerous others speaking about Palestinian experiences, art, music and struggle for survival.
This event will be co-hosted by local groups, Citizens for a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel, and Bloomington Peace Action Committee.
About Palestine Solidarity Committee
The Palestine Solidarity Committee is a student group dedicated to educating and advocating for justice, equality, and human rights in the context of the Palestinian cause. Through a commitment to awareness, education, and advocacy, the committee aims to contribute to a more informed and engaged community.