Or Initiative Events Hosted at Chapman University

Or Initiative hosts events that foster civil discourse and reframing of seemingly intractable and contentious issues in a digital age, including those related to the Middle East conflict, antisemitism, and campus free speech issues.

Or Initiative Chapman University Events

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PAST EVENTS

  • 2026 Events Recap

    June 30, 2026

    Or Initiative’s 2026 events brought educators, students, and civic leaders together to advance civil discourse, digital life, and trust-building in schools.

  • We launched Or Initiative!

    February 11, 2026

    Thank you to the more than 200 educators, school leaders, curriculum designers, technologists, students, and community members who joined in-person at Chapman University.
    If you are among the leaders who joined us, we hope you will enjoy this recap and forward it to an interested friend. If you were not able to be with us, here are some highlights.

  • 2025 Events Recap

    December 30, 2025

    Or Initiative’s 2025 events explored civil discourse, free speech, antisemitism, campus conflict, digital life, and dialogue across difference.