29 OCTOBER 2025 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm ET
Get connected and learn with us about:
the Palestine exception at Duke
The Palestine exception, known in longhand as the Palestine exception to free speech, describes the tactics employed by Zionist institutions to punish individuals and communities teaching, researching, and showing solidarity with Palestinians and the cause of Palestinian liberation. This breakout group will explore how the Palestine exception is on display at Duke.
how AI fuels the genocide
In this breakout group, participants will: (1) discuss what AI is and what it isn’t from both humanities and science policy perspectives, (2) explore a short history of “AI” in the military industrial complex, and (3) explore how big tech/AI power U.S.-backed Israeli forces in Palestine.
the environmental devastation of genocide
In this session, we will explore how narratives of greenwashing and ecofascism support the genocide in Palestine. Particularly, we hope to think collectively about how Duke policies and programs contribute to and support environmental destruction in the region. Finally, we aim to connect environmental violence in Palestine with the erasure of indigeneity around our campus.
bearing witness through art
In this session, two local artists with connections to Gaza will share how they use art to voice their experience of the genocide and in so doing have found an avenue for advocacy.
art by Marah Khaled, untitled, 2025; @marahza91 on Instagram, @mar80549 on X
FAQs
Is this open to non-Duke community members?
Yes! Community members are highly encouraged to attend.
Is the event free?
This event is free but we are collecting small cash or Venmo donations at the door to help us cover the cost of the event.
Where is the event? Where can I park?
The event is on Duke East Campus. The exact location will be announced via email (to registrants) on the day of. The venue is wheelchair accessible with all-gender bathrooms. Other access needs can be put in your RSVP. Plenty of free off- and on-street parking is available; no permit is needed.
Can I register last-minute?
We encourage registrations no less than 12 hours before the event so that you can get the location announcement email, but door registration is available. Message us on Instagram @dukeasjp for the location.