20th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide is Focus During Genocide Awareness Month at Community Colleges (Updated 4/21/14)

April is Genocide Awareness Month and many community colleges around the U.S. plan activities and events to raise awareness of genocide and war crimes. This week is also the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide and that is the focus of activities at several colleges. Because of the requirement of genocide education in New JerseyContinue reading “20th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide is Focus During Genocide Awareness Month at Community Colleges (Updated 4/21/14)”

Six Community Colleges Receive Awards Through USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support Program

The U.S. Institute of Peace and Institute of International Education recently announced the recipients of USIP’s Public Education for Peacebuilding Support program for the fall 2013. A total of 58 institutions (including public libraries) received awards in 26 states.  The program is: “…a new initiative of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and administeredContinue reading “Six Community Colleges Receive Awards Through USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support Program”