Faculty

Monday, January 8, 2018 8:30 am - Friday, April 13, 2018 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Beyond Essays: Approaching Peace Education Differently

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.

"It's hard to describe, but it hit me right in the heart. I just thought, sometimes things can look one way, but then with a little more context or information, it can completely change your perspective," reflected Nancy Williams(last to the right) on a statue she saw at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City during a multi-day student seminar hosted by Mennonite Central Committee. The statue, pictured on the left, was recovered from the 1945 Nagasaki bombing. "How can something look so perfect from one side but then on the other side, you know there's just absolute tragedy?"

“I have this personal mantra, which is that information needs to serve for transformation,” says Lorena Rodriguez (‘15), a graduate of the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program. Specializing in peacebuilding communication in humanitarian and development contexts, this mantra serves her well: the transformative power of outreach, advocacy and public policy to create meaningful change in complex environments and vulnerable communities is precisely what drives Lorena’s work.

Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) alumni Sage Streight looks back on her time as a PACS student fondly, and the program’s teachings continue to inform her work today. After graduating from the University of Waterloo in 2019, with a major in PACS and a minor in Legal Studies, Sage pursued a law career. She graduated from the University of Ottawa’s law school in 2023 and by 2024, she was a fully licensed lawyer. She now works as a criminal prosecutor and assistant crown attorney in Kingston, Ontario.

Since she began her studies in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program in September, Theresa Strutt has been reflecting critically on the way that peace processes can both combat and reinforce existing structural inequalities in our society.

In the grand scheme of our complex world, it is challenging to decide where you, as an individual, can make the greatest impact. For Peace and Conflict Studies alumni Michelle Jackett, making a difference meant finding her niche, building her expertise, and going all-in. 

Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Make a Difference (MAD) - Holiday Market

Make a Difference (MAD) Holiday Market: Shop, Support, and Give Back!

Join us on November 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel University College for our "Holiday Make a Difference" event! This festive gathering brings together local vendors and artisans for a day of community, shopping, and giving back. Discover unique gifts and support small businesses while helping us make a positive impact this holiday season.

In addition to our vendor market, we’ll have a silent auction and a door prize you can enter by making a monetary donation or contributing an item from the oneROOF Youth Services KW wishlist at the entrance. Your contributions will go toward supporting oneROOF Youth Services and helping KW Youth in need this winter.

Find information about what oneROOF Youth Services needs most here: Donate Items — oneROOF Youth Services

Event Details:

  • Date: November 30, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Conrad Grebel University College
  • Highlights: Vendor booths, silent auction, door prize entry with donation, holiday treats, and more!

Bring your holiday spirit and a desire to make a difference in the lives of youths at oneRoof. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Paint as Protest | Eby Lecture

Reading socio-political experiences through graffiti and street art in conflict-affected societies.

Street art and graffiti can provide socio-political commentary and rich insight into societies, cultures, social issues, trends, political discourse, and spatial and territorial identities and claims. Through his field research in Cyprus, Northern Ireland, and Canada, Dr. Eric Lepp will engage with graffiti as a spatial and temporal resource in societies undergoing social and political transformation.

Saturday, September 21, 2024 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

10th Anniversary Celebration

The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement will celebrate it's 10 year anniversary on International Day of Peace, September 21st. This also marks the kick off for Peace Week 2024.

Come reconnect with friends and colleagues from your time at the CPA and learn about current projects and future directions. The event will be interactive and family friendly, more details to come closer to the date.

If you know you can make it, please RSVP here. See you there!

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024 (all day)

Peace Week 2024

The 2024 Peace Week community calendar is now live!

If you're hosting a peace related event between 21st September (International Day of Peace) and 30th September (National Day of Truth and Reconciliation) that you'd like us to feature, let us know via the submit an event form or reach out by email.

Enjoy a peaceful summer and see you in September!