Social Justice Conferences & Panels
In spring, in conjunction with Holocaust Memorial Week, the School of Public Policy, and the School of History, Philosophy and Religion host the Social Justice Conferences for graduate students and senior level undergraduates. The conference provides a forum for the interdisciplinary presentation of ideas, thoughts, research and inquiry related to the existential questions of social justice that events like the Holocaust are continuing to raise for the 21st century.
Global Challenges to Democracy and Human Rights
Panel Discussion and Dialogue:Oregon State University / Fielding Graduate University, April 25, 2025, Virtual
This interdisciplinary panel explores contemporary challenges facing democracy and human rights. In a world shaken by emboldened autocrats, climate change, pandemics, and wars, how can we maintain the confidence in our ability as citizens to change things for the better?
- Dr. Philipp Kneis, Oregon State University:
Introduction & Moderator - Dr. Mark Ward, Oregon State University:
Neutrality Matters. The Neutrality Principle - Where Did It Come From? - Dr. Janine Ludwig, Dickinson College in Bremen:
Hybrid War and Russian Disinformation in the West - Dr. Christopher McKnight Nichols, The Ohio State University:
American Isolationism, Unilateralism and the West - Q&A and Dialogue
Organizers:
- Dr. Philipp Kneis, Oregon State University
- Dr. Allison Davis-White Eyes, Fielding Graduate University
This conference has been organized in cooperation between:
- School of History, Philosophy and Religion, OSU
- School of Public Policy, OSU
- Fielding Graduate University
Web: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sjc
8th Social Justice Conference:
Gender Equality, Human Rights and Democracy in the World
Oregon State University / Fielding Graduate University, May 10, 2024, Virtual
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- Holocaust Memorial Week
Organizers:
- Lily Middleton, Oregon State University
- Tayler Holcomb, Oregon State University
- Dr. Philipp Kneis, Oregon State University
- Dr. Allison Davis-White Eyes, Fielding Graduate University
This conference has been organized in cooperation between:
- School of History, Philosophy and Religion, OSU
- School of Public Policy, OSU
- Fielding Graduate University
- Climate Dialogue Group
- Equatorial Voices Network
Web: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sjc
7th Social Justice Conference:
CLIMATE CHANGE, PEACE AND GLOBAL SOCIAL JUSTICE
Oregon State University / Fielding Graduate University, April 21, 2023, Virtual
Organizers:
- Logan Kary, Oregon State University
- Thabang Ramokgopa, S.R.H. Berlin University of Applied Sciences
- Dr. Philipp Kneis, Oregon State University
- Dr. Allison Davis-White Eyes, Fielding Graduate University
This conference has been organized in cooperation between:
- School of History, Philosophy and Religion, OSU
- School of Public Policy, OSU
- Fielding Graduate University
- Climate Dialogue Group
Web: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sjc
6th Social Justice Conference:
THE RETURN OF HISTORY? THE CONTINUOUS CHALLENGE TO DEMOCRACY AND UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS
Oregon State University, April 29, 2022, Virtual
Organizers:
- Rebecca Murray, School of History, Philosophy and Religion
- Dr. Philipp Kneis, Political Science Program / Public Policy
This conference has been organized in cooperation between:
School of History, Philosophy and Religion, School of Public Policy
Web: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sjc
STUDENT PANEL DISCUSSION:
THE DEPICTIONS OF OTHERS
Oregon State University, March 6, 2019, Bexell Hall 417
Speakers:
- Mohammed Shakibnia, Political Science, Philosophy
- Francisco Carlos Catibayan, Political Science
- Emily Carter, Political Science
Organizer & Moderator:
- Dr. Philipp Kneis, Political Science Program / Public Policy
This program has been organized in cooperation between:
School of History, Philosophy and Religion, School of Public Policy
Web: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sjc
5th Social Justice Conference
Oregon State University, May 6, 2016, Native American Longhouse
Organizers:
- Daryl Adkins, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program
- Dr. Allison Davis-White Eyes, Director, Intercultural Student Services
- Kali Furman, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program
- Dr. Philipp Kneis, Political Science Program / Public Policy
- Jasmine Vogel, Political Science Program
This conference has been organized in cooperation between:
Diversity & Cultural Engagement, History Program, Public Policy Graduate Program, Women in Policy
Web: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sjc
4th Social Justice Conference & 4th Annual International Health Symposium:
Gender and Violence
Oregon State University, April 16-17, 2015
Organizers:
- Dr. Allison Davis-White Eyes, Director, Intercultural Student Services
- Brittany Gaustad, Master of Public Policy Program
- Dr. Philipp Kneis, Political Science Program / Public Policy
- Dr. Kara Ritzheimer, Holocaust Memorial Week Committee and History Program
- Whitney Schumacher, Master of Public Health – International Health Program
This conference has been organized in cooperation between:
Intercultural Student Services, History Program, Public Policy Graduate Program,
Public Health, and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Women in Policy
Web: http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sjc
3rd Social Justice Conference:
Social Justice in Policy and Education
Oregon State University, May 2, 2014
Organizers:
- Dr. Philipp Kneis
- Dr. Allison Davis-White Eyes
2nd Social Justice Conference:
Social Justice in Policy and Education
Oregon State University, April 12, 2013
Organizers:
- Mariana Amorim
- Snehalatha Gantla
- Dr. Allison Davis-White Eyes
- Dr. Philipp Kneis
1st Social Justice Conference:
Cultural Memory and the Representation of Genocide as a Concern for Social Justice
Oregon State University, April 16, 2010
Organizers:
- Philipp Kneis
- Allison Davis-White Eyes
The conferences are organized in a cooperation between
- Holocaust Memorial Program
- School of Public Policy
- School of History, Philosophy and Religion
- Diversity & Cultural Engagement (2010-2016)