2017 Conflict Resolution Bookmark Art Contest, Grades K-8, Deadline: 10/19/17

By: David J. Smith, September 7, 2017 The Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office  (MACRO) is sponsoring it’s 12th annual conflict resolution bookmark art contest for Conflict Resolution Day (Thursday, 10/19).  If you are a Maryland K-8 teacher, you might consider having your students participate.  For last year’s winners, go here. Click here or belowContinueContinue reading “2017 Conflict Resolution Bookmark Art Contest, Grades K-8, Deadline: 10/19/17”

5th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, October 20-23, 2017, Northern Virginia Community College, Registration Extended to 9/29 (Updated Agenda Items)

By: David J. Smith, August 30, 2017 The 5th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar “Teaching About Global Conflict and Peacebuilding” will be held October 20-23, 2017 at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, VA. It is hosted by the NOVA Institute for Public Service. Registration is limited to 40. Registration has been extended toContinueContinue reading “5th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, October 20-23, 2017, Northern Virginia Community College, Registration Extended to 9/29 (Updated Agenda Items)”

Upcoming Fall 2017 World Affairs Council/Washington, DC Events

By: David J. Smith, August 17, 2017 If you looking for policy oriented talks by authors and diplomats and are based in the DC area, take a look at the World Affairs Council fall speakers series. All events are free and open to the general public. Click below for more information