Another Tragic Day in America

Today many of us are waking up to learn about the tragic events in Las Vegas, NV that took place yesterday, October 1.  At least 50 individuals have died as a result of the shooting of one lone individual.  Some 200 others are injured, some serious, which will likely raise the death tool. Immediately, ourContinueContinue reading “Another Tragic Day in America”

Advancing Peace in Shared Working Class and International Educational Settings: A Visit to the University of Massachusetts/Lowell

Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit the University of Massachusetts/Lowell (UML) in Lowell, MA.  I presented to about 30 students studying in the undergraduate and graduate programs in peace and conflict studies.   The university is the only one in New England to support both graduate and undergraduate programs in the field.   It was the firstContinueContinue reading “Advancing Peace in Shared Working Class and International Educational Settings: A Visit to the University of Massachusetts/Lowell”

Fostering Peace on Campus, in Communities, Community College Daily, 9/21/17

By: David J. Smith, September 21, 2017 Today is the International Day of Peace.   Many of my readers know about my work with community colleges. These institutions play a significant, but often under appreciated role in advancing peacebuilding in the U.S. Here is my tribute to their work published in Community College Daily. ClickContinueContinue reading “Fostering Peace on Campus, in Communities, Community College Daily, 9/21/17”