Announcements

Announcing the 2010 Conference Theme, Dates, and Location

Building Bridges, Crossing Borders:
Gender, Identity, and Security in the Search for Peace

The 8th Annual Conference of the Peace and Justice Studies Association
October 1-2, 2010
Menno Simons College and the Global College
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Announcing a conference jointly sponsored by the Peace and Justice Studies Association, Canadian Mennonite University’s Menno Simons College, and the University of Winnipeg Global College. This year’s conference theme is Building Bridges, Crossing Borders: Gender, Identity, and Security in the Search for Peace. Our conference will be held on the campuses of both Canadian Mennonite University and the University of Winnipeg in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on October 1-2, 2010, which marks the 10th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security and the 150th birth anniversary of Jane Addams.   LEARN MORE...


Thanks for a Great '09 Conference -- See You in Canada in '10!

We were so pleased to see so many of you in Milwaukee this year for a truly excellent conference at Marquette University! From Helen Prejean's moving talk, to the outstanding plenaries and concurrent sessions, and to the closing banquet and awards ceremony, this year's gathering was filled with so many powerful and inspiring moments. The PJSA is thriving now and is poised to move to the next level in terms of member services and our collective impact on the global dialogue for peace and justice. We sincerely thank you for all that you do and all that you are, and look forward to seeing you next year in Winnipeg, Manitoba for the first-ever truly North American PJSA conference! Stay tuned for more information and the call for proposals in short order....


The Global Directory -- New Services and Lower Price

We are pleased to announce new lower prices for our comprehensive Global Directory of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programs. Single print copies are available (shipping included) for $24.95 in the US and $34.95 internationally. In addition to the new pricing structure, we are also making available for the first time an option to purchase a "site license" for use in places including libraries, centers, and academic programs. Visit the GD page for more information on these exciting new developments!  LEARN MORE...


Peace Studies Take Off!

Reprinted recently by the New York Times, an investigative news article summarizes the growth and development of the field: "Peace studies, incorporating anthropology, sociology, political science, theology and history, aim to uncover the roots of conflict, transform the underlying causes, develop preventive strategies and teach resolution skills. More than 400 universities and colleges worldwide now offer undergraduate or graduate degrees, as well as individual courses and certificates. Most peace studies degrees are conferred at undergraduate level. The Peace and Justice Studies Association, a group for scholars in the field, says student enrollments in university-level courses have surged in recent years."  LEARN MORE...


IPRA Conference set for July 2010 in Sydney

Every two years, the members of the International Peace Research Association (of which the PJSA is the North American affiliate) meet at their global conference to: assess conflict and peace building in the world; discuss the state of the art of peace research; plan future research; and influence the practice and decision-making of violence prevention and peace building. Invited speakers include Professor Johan Galtung, founder of the TRANSCEND network; and Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel and Sydney Peace Prize Laureate.  LEARN MORE...