By David J. Smith, December 9, 2015 We end the year dealing with violence both at home and abroad that is distressing and horrifying. We are just now starting to come to understand the attacks that took place in San Bernardino, CA. And this follows the tragedies in Paris, Mali, and Lebanon: all taking place within a few days. ContinueContinue reading “Reflections on 2015”
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Global Climate Program Planned for April 2016 at Northern Virginia Community College
By David J. Smith, December 9, 2015 The Institute for Public Service at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, VA will host a 3-day seminar for community college faculty focusing on global climate issues April 21-23, 2016. Titled “Global Climate Change and Environmental Challenges: Approaches to Teaching in Community Colleges” the program is designedContinueContinue reading “Global Climate Program Planned for April 2016 at Northern Virginia Community College”
Forage Center Opens Registration for Atlantic Promise 2016
By David J. Smith, December 8, 2015 Registration is now open for field exercise Atlantic Promise 2016 to be held March 10-13, 2016 in Fellsmere, FL. The program is offered by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education, Inc. Registration will close February 1, 2016. Atlantic Promise (formerly called ‘Atlantic Hope’) is designed for graduateContinueContinue reading “Forage Center Opens Registration for Atlantic Promise 2016”