Current graduate students

Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Launch Reception for "Beyond Essays: Approaching peace education differently"

Beyond Essays information posterThe Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) program at the University of Waterloo is celebrating 40 years of leadership in peace education. The innovative approach of the program allows students in many classes to explore peace in diverse and meaningful ways, including creating arts-based assignments.

Monday, November 20, 2017 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Celebration of Social Enterprises

Do you want learn about social enterprises while networking at the Google Community Space? Come to the Celebration of Social Enterprises on November 20th to hear from Groshe International CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, Helmi Ansari and network with successful social entrepreneurs from the Guelph, Wellington, and Waterloo region.

Jade Choy, Lisa Tran, and Keith ChoyEPOCH, the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement’s newest Epp Peace Incubator member, overcame daunting odds to compete for $1 million at the 2017 Hult Prize Global Finals held at the United Nations in New York City on September 16.

Peace has been an important value in the lives of Aden and Joanne Bauman and their sons Barry, who passed away in 2016, and Michael.  Lifelong members of the Elmira Mennonite Church, Aden and Joanne were fixtures in the community at their Arthur street jewelry store.    “Peace is a Mennonite thing,” observed Joanne.

Man working with technology

From a student design project to solving global issues, the Landmine Boys are changing their name to Demine Robotics. As Richard Yim and co-founder Christian Lee expand their social venture, they continue to work to achieve their mission to create a future without landmines.

Thursday, September 21, 2017 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Painting a Picture of Dignity Exhibit Launch Reception

Painting a picture of dignity.

Join us on September 21, the International Day of Peace and World Alzheimer's Awareness Day, to celebrate the launch of this exhibit. Painting a Picture of Dignity explores the theme of dignity from the lens of people who are experiencing Alzheimer's and dementia.