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”
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College of Southern Maryland Promotes Peacebuilding During International Education Week
The College of Southern Maryland, serving the three southern counties of Maryland, celebrated International Education Week with a program on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 for students on raising peacebuilding awareness. Titled “Global Peacebuilding 101: Exploring Ways to Making the World a Better Place,” the college hosted David Smith who ran a program for 30ContinueContinue reading “College of Southern Maryland Promotes Peacebuilding During International Education Week”
Green River Community College Launches Mediation and Peace Institute
Green River Community College in Auburn, Washington in September 2013 established the Green River Community Mediation and Peace-building Institute (GRCMAPI). Dr. Eileen Ely, president of the college, stated: GRCMAPI’s mediation services will be focused on the training of mediators and facilitators to assist in the resolution of disputes and the creation of peace inContinueContinue reading “Green River Community College Launches Mediation and Peace Institute”
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