Possible Interviewees:
- Campus Chaplains
- Prof Martin Isleem: teaches Arabic, possibly teaching a course about the Israeli Palestinian conflict (he is not Palestinian)
- Prof Ron Smith: International Relations professor, has written a lot of articles and books on Palestine way before the most recent conflict started and I believe he has also been to Palestine/Israel
- Prof Caitlyn Olson: Religion professor, focuses more on Islam than Palestine but she has included the conflict in her classes and has been to Palestine/Israel. Was quoted last year in the Bucknellian about it
- Prof Rivka Ulmer (not sure that she is still at Bucknell or if she is open to being interviewed): Jewish studies professor and has published a bunch of work, probably has some thoughts about the conflict
- MEENA Jewish life club
- Bucknell Muslim Student Association
- Actual student protestors from last year
Possible Interview Topics/Questions:
For Campus Chaplains/Religious Leaders
- How have you been supporting students affected by the conflict?
- What interfaith dialogue initiatives exist on campus?
- How do you balance supporting students with different perspectives?
For Student Activists (Both Sides)
- How do you feel about the backlash surrounding your protests?
- What motivated you to become involved in activism around this issue?
- What specific goals does your group have on campus?
- How do you respond to criticism of your position?
- What constructive dialogue has emerged from campus protests?
For University Administration
- What policies guide the university’s approach to protests and demonstrations?
- How do you balance free speech with creating a safe environment for all students?
For Faculty with Expertise in Middle East Studies
- How do you contextualize current campus tensions within broader historical patterns?
- What common misconceptions do you encounter in classroom discussions?
- How can academic discourse inform campus conversations?
National Context Questions
- How do Bucknell’s experiences compare to other universities experiencing protests?
- What unique factors at Bucknell shape the campus conversation?
- How have national organizations provided guidance to campus groups?