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Bertha Von Suttner
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Bertha Von Suttner: A Life of Peace Concert and Exhibit

Bertha Von SuttnerBertha von Suttner, born in 1843, was in many ways ahead of her times. As an avid pacifist, this remarkable woman was the figurehead of a world-wide peace movement. She relentlessly fought nationalist fanaticism, aggressive militarism, anti-Semitism and recognized the dangers of hate breeding.
John Paul Lederach
Saturday, April 12, 2014 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

John Paul Lederach- Dispatches from the Burning Ground: Compassionate Presence and Faith-based Peacebuilding

John Paul LederachJohn Paul Lederach, widely known for his work on conflict transformation, will speak on his latest work, which reflects on compassion. He will explore the question: how do you accompany, alleviate suffering and create space for the creative emergence of the person again after tremendous loss?

Jacob Winter
Monday, March 3, 2014

Jacob Winter named winner of 2013 C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest

Congratulations to Jacob Winter, winner of the 2013 C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest.

Jacob Winter

Jacob competed with students from all Mennonite and Brethren in Christ colleges and Universities across Canada and the US by composing and delivering a speech on the topic of the application of the Christian peace position to contemporary concerns.

Hari by a body of water
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

February Student Profile: Shifting Horizons with Hari KC

This is the second installment of a monthly feature on the PACS website. This monthly profile of PACS and MPACS students will give a small snapshot into the pursuits and experiences of our PACS students.

Dreams are like horizons, they keep shifting. When you make the journey and reach the horizon, from that point you will see another horizon to reach towards.

Friday, March 22, 2013 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

From trauma to healing: The Syrian refugee crisis

Dawn Penner, a specialist in psychology/counseling and war trauma recovery, will speak about her time in Lebanon with Mennonite Central Committee. Over the course of three months, she trained Syrian and Palestinian refugees in trauma healing as a response to violence experienced in the Syrian conflict. A time for discussion and refreshments will follow the talk. Admission is free, with food and drinks provided. Donations are welcome.