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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Betty Pries working on her PhD
Betty Pries is currently working on a PhD in the area of Conflict Transformation through the Free University of Amsterdam (VU). Betty Pries currently teaches PACS 333: Advanced Mediation Practice and is heavily involved with the Conflict Management Certificate program at Conrad Grebel University College.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
March Student Profile: Kayleigh Swanson
Upon arriving at the University of Waterloo, Kayleigh Swanson started her academic experience intending on majoring in Legal Studies. However, after taking some entry level PACS courses, she discovered that PACS was really the right major for her. PACS attracted Kayleigh as a program because of her passions and interest in social justice and applied conflict resolution.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
New Course to be offered on Engineering and Peace
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.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Celebrating Refugee Rights Day
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).
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Global Mennonite Peacebuilding Conference
PACS faculty members Reina Neufeldt and Marlene Epp are co-chairing the Global Mennonite Peacebuilding conference and festival, at Conrad Grebel
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Understanding the refugee crisis - Discussion panel
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
Girl Rising Documentary Screening
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.
Monday, February 29, 2016
February Student Profile : Vik Suagh
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.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
February Faculty Profile : Lowell Ewert
Lowell Ewert 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.