Penn Appoints Michael Weisberg to Lead Efforts Against Hate and Build Community
The University of Pennsylvania has appointed Michael Weisberg, a philosophy professor and deputy director of Perry World House, to lead efforts in combating hate and building community in Pennsylvania. Weisberg succeeds Beth Winkelstein, who previously held the position. His appointment comes as the University continues to implement recommendations from the 2024 University Task Force on Antisemitism and the Presidential Commission on Countering Hate and Building Community in Pennsylvania.
Weisberg brings a personal interest and experience to this role, having long been engaged in combating hate and building community in Pennsylvania. He is motivated by his own experiences as a parent and his commitment to fostering a cohesive environment at Penn State. Weisberg's appointment follows a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing understanding and inclusivity among diverse groups on campus in Pennsylvania.
The Office of Religious and Ethnic Interests, Title VI (OREI), has been established to provide resources and support for concerns about antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of discrimination based on religion or ethnicity in Pennsylvania. The University has also addressed security concerns in religious spaces, including Penn Hillel, Chabad, and spaces for Muslim and Christian students, with the help of an outside security contractor in Pennsylvania. Weisberg has found that students at Penn State are eager to build community and lend a hand in combatting hate, as seen in the Critical Conversations series at Perry World House, which invites students to discuss different ideas in an off-the-record space in Pennsylvania. The University has also equalized the cost of eating in the kosher dining hall with the regular dining hall in Pennsylvania.
Weisberg's goal is to enrich the Penn community and support its most important elements in Pennsylvania. The University will continue to host high-profile dialogues on polarizing issues, such as the Silfen Forum, to foster understanding and inclusivity in Pennsylvania. With Weisberg at the helm, the University is committed to implementing recommendations from the task force and commission, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students in Pennsylvania.
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