Conflict in Egypt, Policy Issues Related to Syria, and Peace Pedagogy Emphasized on First Day of Seminar

The first day of the seminar “Teaching About Global Conflict and Peacebuilding” brought together 29 community college professionals from around the U.S.   Washington, DC based presenters emphasized current global conflicts, policy considerations, experiential learning, and peace pedagogy. Daryn Cambridge, a peace scholar from American University, provided core understanding and frameworks for peace education. NathanContinueContinue reading “Conflict in Egypt, Policy Issues Related to Syria, and Peace Pedagogy Emphasized on First Day of Seminar”

Preparations Underway for Peacebuilding Community College Seminar in Maryland

Starting on Saturday, October 12 through Tuesday, October 15, 2013  community college faculty from across the U.S. with gather at Montgomery College in Germantown, Maryland to explore global issues of peace and conflict.   The program titled “Teaching About Global Conflict and Peacebuilding: A Seminar for Community College Faculty” is a joint effort of Montgomery CollegeContinueContinue reading “Preparations Underway for Peacebuilding Community College Seminar in Maryland”

George A. Lopez, U. of Notre Dame Professor, Appointed VP of USIP Academy

The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) announced on August 16  that Dr. George A. Lopez, of the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute has been appointed Vice President of the Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding.  He succeeds Pamela Aall, who founded the Academy and is now a senior adviser at USIP. Lopez hasContinueContinue reading “George A. Lopez, U. of Notre Dame Professor, Appointed VP of USIP Academy”