Reflections on 2015

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”

Deadline Extended to Thursday, 10/1: 3rd Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, Northern VA Community College, 10/23-26

By: David J. Smith. 9/28/15 The deadline for the 3rd Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar has been extended to Thursday, October 1, 2015 by COB.  Only a few seats remain in the program! Registration can be completed here.  Registration must be paid by 10/1.   The 3rd Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar will be held October 23-26, 2015 atContinueContinue reading “Deadline Extended to Thursday, 10/1: 3rd Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, Northern VA Community College, 10/23-26”

Peacebuilding Leadership, Civic Engagement, and College Students

By: David J. Smith, May 19, 2015 The annual international conference of the Community College National Center for Community Engagement (CCNCCE) is currently being held in Scottsdale, AZ.   Over 150 U.S. and international community college faculty are meeting starting tomorrow, May 20 and May 21 for CCNCCE’s 24th gathering.  This year’s theme is “Authentic Leadership Through Service LearningContinueContinue reading “Peacebuilding Leadership, Civic Engagement, and College Students”