Conrad Grebel University College’s Peace and Conflict Studies program (PACS) at the University of Waterloo was the first peace studies program in Canada, and has remained a leader in peace education for 40 years. With PACS’ innovative approach to learning, students can choose arts-based assignment options in many courses.
Current undergraduate students
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies Program will be hosting an information session to provide students the opportunity to learn more about our program on Monday, December 4th at 5:30 PM
Thinking about doing a PACS Internship?
On Tuesday, February 28th from 2:30-3:30 Rachel Reist, PACS Internship Coordinator, will host an information session to explain what is involved in a PACS internship, the process, and how to find a placement.
There will be cookies and lots of information!
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies Program will be hosting an information session to provide students the opportunity to learn more about our program on Tuesday, January 17th at 5pm.
Come learn about admission requirements, course options, internships, scholarships and more from faculty, staff and current students!
Thinking about a field study? Join us to learn more about field studies, including what to expect, how to prepare, and why its a great thing to do! This is your opportunity to hear personal experiences from previous field study students and get all your questions answered.
Pizza will be provided!
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies Program will be hosting an information session to provide students the opportunity to learn more about our program.
Robby Szolgyemy: On Conflict and Cultural Awareness
Robby Szolgyemy is finishing his 4A term as a Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) and Anthropology student, but when he began studying at the University of Waterloo, PACS was not on his radar at all. It was not until he was searching for electives to fill his first-year schedule that the program caught his eye. He was drawn to the seemingly straightforward program name that described exactly what they would be studying: peace, and conflict. Robby enrolled in PACS, hoping that, if anything, he might be able to glean some wisdom from deconstructing past conflicts in his life. However, as he started taking courses like PACS 323: Negotiation Theories and Strategies, he was surprised to find just how useful these skills and concepts could be.
Robby quickly picked up Peace and Conflict Studies as his second major and began taking more PACS courses. He was impressed by the applicability of PACS courses to his professional life, especially as a co-op student. Robby has worked in several professional environments where concepts like negotiation and conflict resolution have proven useful.
Samantha Coelho (BA, PACS 2017): On Building Relationships with Empathy, Respect, and Dignity
“Holding space to have difficult conversations can be incredibly difficult,” said Samantha Coelho, an Advocacy and Networking Specialist at Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Canada. “But I think having these conversations can lead to more intimate and fulfilling relationships, allow us to build empathy, and remind us to have humility about the positions we hold.”
Supporting marginalized communities, working for justice, and exploring creative approaches to addressing world issues have become a regular part of Samantha’s life, but her introduction to advocacy, justice, and peacebuilding began a decade ago during her undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo and Conrad Grebel University College where she studied Arts and Business with a major in Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS).
Selah Woelk: On Community Peacebuilding and Restorative Justice
Selah Woelk is a University of Waterloo student with a passion for community-based peacebuilding and restorative justice. She is currently in her 4B term of the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) degree, with a Minor in Music.
Imogen Sloss: On Harnessing PACS, Psychology and Restorative Justice
For Imogen Sloss, the desire for peace has always been an anchor in her life; growing up, it was a central value in her family and her community. Throughout high school, Imogen fostered this desire for peace through her passion for social justice, and after graduation, she continued to seek out opportunities to make a difference.
As she searched for the right undergraduate program to further her studies, her passion for peace and restorative justice drew her towards the Peace and Conflict Studies program at the University of Waterloo.
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