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peace studies

  

Wilkinson College Rises to the Occasion Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Significance of Race

August 28, 2020 by | News

  Wilkinson College is committed to leading the conversation on campus and in our community on issues of humanity, unity, and justice with the new series, Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on the Significance of Race. The initiative demonstrates the vital importance of the arts, humanities and social sciences to building a better, more

Get to Know Wilkinson’s Newest Faculty

August 17, 2020 by | News

Wilkinson College was looking for a way to connect with our new faculty via physical distancing. The Voice of Wilkinson reached out to the newest members of our community and asked them a few questions. We wanted to find out why they chose Wilkinson and what it meant to be a part of the heart

Blaser and Boyd Connect Disciplines and Create A New Course for Fall Peace Politics and Human Centered Design and Engineering

July 20, 2020 by Talisa Flores | News

When asked what was the best part about co-teaching a class, Dr. Arthur Blaser (Peace Studies and Political Science), joked “sharing the terrible grading!” This Fall, “Introduction to Disability Studies” will be co-taught by Dr. Blaser and Dr. LouAnne Boyd (Fowler School of Engineering) under a new title worthy of their partnership, “Peace Politics and

2019 Annual Henley Social Sciences Awards Ceremony

May 10, 2019 by | News

Earlier this week students were honored at the 2019 Annual Henley Social Sciences Awards Ceremony. Below is a list of the Wilkinson College winners. Congratulations to everyone! (Click here to see some pictures) History Departmental Honors Griffee Albaugh Jake Naturman John Giammona Wilber History Outstanding Student Award Griffee Albaugh Lee Estes Best Conference Paper Award

2018 Annual Ludie and David C. Henley Social Sciences Awards Ceremony

May 8, 2018 by | News

Last week Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences hosted the 2018 Annual Henley Awards. Here is a list of all the award winners. Congratulations to them all. History Department Departmental Honors Natalie Figueroa, Paige Gulley, Lara Jacobson, Bridget McConaughy History Outstanding Student Award Paige Gulley Lee Estes Best Conference Paper Award Lara Jacobson

We Need to Live for Each other Author Carl Wilkens

October 26, 2017 by | News

The Department of Peace Studies invites you to hear author Carl Wilkens, I’m Not Leaving, a story about Rwanda through the eyes of the only American to remain in the country through the 1994 genocide. Join us on Monday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in Beckman Hall 404 to hear his incredible story.  

Education Through Experience: Seeing Beyond the Divide

September 28, 2017 by | News

By Muhammad Karkoutli, ‘(20) Political Science Major A mosque and a synagogue standing side by side, commemorating the same prophet, yet divided in bitter conflict. One could not distinguish between the sincerity in the reverence for tradition in either holy site.  The mannerisms, etiquette, and atmosphere were almost identical in the Cave of the Patriarchs

Apocalypse Soon? With Dr. Bernd Fischer

September 22, 2016 by | News

Please join Wilkinson College and the Peace Studies Department on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 to hear The Honorable Dr. Bernd Fischer, Presidential Fellow in Peace Studies. He will discuss the state of world affairs and what impact it has on us. Dr. Fischer has been involved with Foreign Service and his career has included: German

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