A Pakistani Student Reflects on His Experiences in the U.S., Building Peace in a Diverse Society, 2/24

By: David J. Smith, February 24, 2017 I was so honored this year to be working again with the Community College Initiative Program at Northern Virginia Community College.   This blog was written by Naik Alam, a student in the program from Pakistan.  It’s very uplifting!  A good read to start off your weekend. ClickContinueContinue reading “A Pakistani Student Reflects on His Experiences in the U.S., Building Peace in a Diverse Society, 2/24”

Structural Racism and Youth Violence, University of Maryland, 3/1

By: David J. Smith, February 22, 2017 The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace invites you to attend this upcoming symposium on Structural Racism and Youth Violence. This symposium brings together two leading experts to discuss the impact of structural racism and youth violence. The speakers will examine how youth experiences of violence limit potential development,ContinueContinue reading “Structural Racism and Youth Violence, University of Maryland, 3/1”

What is the Role of Networks in Promoting International Peacebuilding? A Forum at USIP

By: David J. Smith, February 22, 2017 On February 21, 2017, I participated in a forum at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) cosponsored by USIP and NAFSA looking at the role of networks in supporting the work of professionals in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.   The forum was designed to discuss an ongoing studyContinueContinue reading “What is the Role of Networks in Promoting International Peacebuilding? A Forum at USIP”