During April 11-12, 2014 Scottsdale Community College (AZ), part of the Maricopa Community College District, hosted as part of its Genocide Awareness Week “Examining Genocide and Violence Through a Peacebuildng Lens.” Organized and facilitated by David J. Smith, the seminar brought together educators from local middle schools, high schools, and community colleges. In addition,ContinueContinue reading “Scottsdale Community College Peacebuilding Seminar Attracts Over 150 During 2 Days”
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Harrisburg Area Community College Plans Peacebuilding Forum on April 26
Valerie Gray, Professor of English at Harrisburg Area Community College (PA) shares the following: You are invited to attend an Education Peacebuilding Forum entitled, “The Accretion of Peace: Ideas for Building Peace in Our Communities.” The Forum is Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Harrisburg Campus, Select Medical Building, RoomsContinueContinue reading “Harrisburg Area Community College Plans Peacebuilding Forum on April 26”
20th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide is Focus During Genocide Awareness Month at Community Colleges (Updated 4/21/14)
April is Genocide Awareness Month and many community colleges around the U.S. plan activities and events to raise awareness of genocide and war crimes. This week is also the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide and that is the focus of activities at several colleges. Because of the requirement of genocide education in New JerseyContinueContinue reading “20th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide is Focus During Genocide Awareness Month at Community Colleges (Updated 4/21/14)”