Scottsdale Community College Peacebuilding Seminar Attracts Over 150 During 2 Days

During April 11-12, 2014 Scottsdale Community College (AZ), part of the Maricopa Community College District, hosted as part of its Genocide Awareness Week “Examining Genocide and Violence Through a Peacebuildng Lens.”  Organized and facilitated by David J. Smith, the seminar brought together educators from local middle schools, high schools, and community colleges.   In addition,ContinueContinue reading “Scottsdale Community College Peacebuilding Seminar Attracts Over 150 During 2 Days”

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

Peacebuilding Seminar Part of Scottsdale Community College’s Genocide Awareness Week, April 2014

April 7-12, 2014 Scottsdale Community College will host its annual Genocide Awareness Week in Scottsdale, AZ.  This program provides an opportunity to raise awareness of genocide, oppression and violent conflict both globally and in the U.S.   Community college faculty, secondary school educators, students and the public will gather to hear from presenters on an arrayContinueContinue reading “Peacebuilding Seminar Part of Scottsdale Community College’s Genocide Awareness Week, April 2014”