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The Peace and Conflict Studies department is pleased to be offering a new PACS 301 Special Topics course called "Engineering and Peace." This course has been built around the idea that Peace and Conflict Studies has an important contribution to make to the practice of engineering, and that engineers have an important role to play in advancing peace.

Students from Dr. Marlene Epp`s Refugees and Forced Migration class ran an information exhibit about refugee issues. This event showcased experiential learning projects by students. There was also local performances and great food. All proceeds raised were donated to the Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support (MCRS).

PACS faculty members Reina Neufeldt and Marlene Epp are co-chairing the Global Mennonite Peacebuilding conference and festival, at Conrad Gr

On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Dr.

Girl Rising KW Team is hosting a free public screening of Girl Rising film on Saturday, March 12 from 2-4:30 pm to commemorate International Women's Day.  PACS Assistant Professor, Jennifer Ball, is a member of the organizing committee for this documentary screening.

Vik Suagh made his way to the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program at Conrad Grebel University College to further pursue his interest in conflict resolution and peace studies.

Lowell Ewert, Director of the Peace and Conflict Studies program at the University of Waterloo is involved with a trip Pakistan to meet with representatives from a number of universities in the Islamabad area. Lowell and colleagues will be talking with University Professors about how to most effectively teach peace in an era of rising global conflict and terrorism.

Aly Ostrowski made her way to the Masters of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program at Conrad Grebel University College as a way to continue her passion for peace studies.

Michael Southcott found his way to the Masters of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) program at Conrad Grebel University College after completing his undergraduate degree in Global Studies and Political Science at Wilfred Laurier University. In his final year at Laurier, Michael did an international exchange in the Netherlands at Radboud University, where he focused mainly on Political Science.

Extremely motivated and passionate, Maria Oliver found her way to the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) world after spending summers participating in NGO work. Now in her final year of PACS, Maria has a keen interest in continuing this international development work.