Eastern Mennonite University’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute, May-June 2017

By: David J. Smith, April 4, 2017 Eastern Mennonite University’s long standing and highly regarded Summer Peacebuilding Institute has announced programming for the summer 2017.  For professionals working in the field, it is an ideal opportunity to broaden peacebuilding perspectives, particularly for U.S. educators. The program tends to draw a large number of internationals, whichContinueContinue reading “Eastern Mennonite University’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute, May-June 2017”

World Affairs Council, Washington, DC, 2017 Summer Institute for Educators, 7/31-8/4, Registration Deadline: 6/19

By: David J. Smith, April 3, 2017 This summer’s World Affairs Council (Washington, DC) Summer Institute for Educators is set for July 31-August 4. This well regarded program provides teachers with resources and perspectives that supports their work in the classroom. Professional development credit hours can be obtained. Read about my presentation at the 2016 institute here. ForContinueContinue reading “World Affairs Council, Washington, DC, 2017 Summer Institute for Educators, 7/31-8/4, Registration Deadline: 6/19”

Peace Corps: Rolling Application Process

By: David J. Smith, April 3, 2017 It’s about this time of the year that soon to be college graduates start to think about life beyond college.  Among the various international experiences available to them is volunteering for the Peace Corps.  Established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, Peace Corps has worked in overContinueContinue reading “Peace Corps: Rolling Application Process”