International Day of Peace Celebration at Gonzaga University, September 21, 2016

By: David J. Smith, September 21, 2016 At 12:00 p.m. today, throughout the world, people gathered to sing Ukuthula which is Zulu for peace and is  a traditional South African song.   I was pleased to be part of the celebration at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA to note the International Day of Peace. I visited Gonzaga University twiceContinueContinue reading “International Day of Peace Celebration at Gonzaga University, September 21, 2016”

Conversation with Students at Voyagers’ Community School…via Skype

By: David J. Smith, September 15, 2016 I’m always glad to have an opportunity to talk with young people about peacebuilding and their potential as agents of change in the world.   Increasingly I am taking advantage of technology to meet with students, and engage them in conversations on peace. Matthew Johnson is a colleague whoContinueContinue reading “Conversation with Students at Voyagers’ Community School…via Skype”

Thoughts for the Beginning of the Academic Year: “Ah-Ha” Moments, Millennials, and Peacebuilding Careers

By: David J. Smith, August 30, 2016 Click below for full article