Winograd Initiative
This new initiative, funded by alumni Chuck and Libby Winograd, for the Study of Contemporary Hate Speech & Antisemitism will greatly enhance the work being done on UM campuses to promote peace and justice. The Winograd initiative will integrate research, academic engagement, and community collaboration, to address hate speech and antisemitism.
The Winograd Symposium
The 1st Annual Winograd Symposium took place on May 3, 2026 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB. Planning for the 2027 Symposium is underway.
About the Winograd Symposium
The Winograd Symposium is a unique event supporting student scholarship pertaining to law and Jewish life. Our aim is to foster scholarship in this important field by offering a safe and inclusive environment to share ideas and engage in meaningful dialogue with students and faculty.
The Winograd Initiative website, which is currently in development, will host information about the most recent Symposium.