Reflections on 2013

As the year comes to a close, the number of community colleges promoting peacebuilding continues to grow.    American and Canadian community colleges with identifiable programs or initiatives stand at 30 with efforts initiated in the past year at Green River Community College (WA) and Austin Community College (TX).  In addition, existing initiatives are planning moreContinueContinue reading “Reflections on 2013”

Montgomery College to Host Global Conflict and Peacebuilding Seminar, October 12-15

Montgomery College in Germantown, Maryland in partnership with the International Humanitarian Law Program at the American Red Cross will host a 4-day seminar for community college faculty October 12-15, 2013 (with an optional reception on October 11) on global peacebuilding.   This is a unique opportunity for faculty from across the U.S. to gather to exploreContinueContinue reading “Montgomery College to Host Global Conflict and Peacebuilding Seminar, October 12-15”

Alumni Recent Accomplishments: Fulbright Association News

David J. Smith (Estonia, 2003-2004) recently published as editor Peacebuilding in Community Colleges: A Teaching Resource through the U.S. Institute of Peace Press. The book reflects Smith’s efforts in working with nearly 120 U.S. community colleges in promoting peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and international education. From 2005-2012 he was a senior program officer at the U.S.ContinueContinue reading “Alumni Recent Accomplishments: Fulbright Association News”