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Phone: 415-422-5238
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May 19, 2008
Seventh Annual Conference on Peace Education
What Can I Do for Peace? Engaged Citizenship for the Sustainable Future
Hosted by: Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace with the McMaster Centre for Peace Studies
Ontario, Canada
http://www.peace-education.ca/pec/DEADLINE: Call for Papers: We are seeking contributions for workshops and papers that will focus on best practices for peace education in action within various and diverse professions and trades. For workshops, we encourage participatory presentations that can accommodate a small to medium sized group (10 to 75 people) in a time slot of either 40 or 80 minutes.
May 29-31, 2008
2008 Global Forum of Universities
The Power of Peace Network
Hosted by: A UNESCO Associated Initiative
University of Waterloo
artsonline.uwaterloo.ca/ppn/node/27Conference: Building on the success of the 2007 Forum, the May 2008 Global Forum will double in size, welcoming 120 delegates from around the world to the University of waterloo. The three-day conference is aimed to act as an ideas catalyst - sparking discussion and interest about the power of personal connection and experience.
May 29-31, 2008
2008 Global Forum of Universities
The Power of Peace Network
Hosted by: A UNESCO Associated Initiative
University of Waterloo
artsonline.uwaterloo.ca/ppn/node/27Conference: Building on the success of the 2007 Forum, the May 2008 Global Forum will double in size, welcoming 120 delegates from around the world to the University of waterloo. The three-day conference is aimed to act as an ideas catalyst - sparking discussion and interest about the power of personal connection and experience.
June 1, 2008
Dialogue among Cultures: Peace, Justice and Harmony
ISUD Eighth World Congress
Hosted by: International Society for Universal Dialogue
Beijing, China
www.isud.orgDEADLINE: Call for Proposals: Through this congress the Society hopes to stimulate philosophical reflection and discussion on topics related to the central theme of dialogue among cultures, including philosophy of culture, cultural diversity, globalization, ethics of peace, social equality , justice, and harmony. Submit a 300-500 word abstract to Marc Lucht at marc.lucht@alvernia.edu.
June 15, 2008
Iraq since 1990
Hosted by: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies
www.peaceresearch.ca/submissions.htmlDEADLINE: Call for Papers: Peace Research invites submissions from disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives that address the case of Iraq since 1990. We are open to a wide variety of perspectives and themes for this issue. How are the various aspects of this conflict connected? What theory can we bring to this study to illuminate its complex nature?
June 18-20, 2008
Peace and Conflict in the Muslim World
Hosted by: Summer Institute for International Education
Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
matcmadison.edu/matc/offerings/internationalstudies/SummerInstitute2008.shtmConference: This three-day institute will focus on content and strategies for curriculum development. National and regional content experts will provide information and resources to help faculty frame understandings of key issues of identity, language, religion, and politics in Muslim cultures around the world.
June 19-21, 2008
The New Meanings of Peace after 9/11, 2001
Hosted by: Reserach Group on Culture and Globalisation
Tetuan, Morocco
www.newmeaningsofpeaceconference2008.blogspot.com/Conference: The organisers of this conference invite papers on these proposed topics: · The culture of peace in the post-9/11 world; · Peace and democracy; · Peace and public policy; · Peace and globalisation; · Peace and cultural discourse; · Peace and religion. Date and venue: 19-21 June, 2008 at the Faculty of Humanities, AEU, Tetuan. Abstracts deadline: 24th March, 2008
June 30, 2008--July 4, 2008
From the Middle East to Asia Pacific: Arc of Conflict or Dialogue of Cultures and Religions?
7th Annual International Conference on Globalisation for the Common Good -- An Interfaith Perspective
Hosted by: Trinity College, University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
www.gcgmelbourne2008.infoConference: The GCG 2008 programme is designed to achieve three objectives: To explore the far-reaching ramifications of conflict in the Middle East (broadly defined) for the Asia-Pacific region; To bring together insights of several disciplinary traditions; To illuminate and strengthen the connections between the Middle East and the geographic regions which constitute Asia Pacific.
June 30, 2008--July 4, 2008
Globalisation for the Common Good
An Inter-faith Perspective
Hosted by: Trinity College, University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
www.gcgmelbourne2008.info/pages/7th-annual-international-conference-will-be-held-in-melbourne-austr.htmlConference: Keynote Speaker: His Excellency Seyyed Mohammad Khatami (President of Iran 1997-2005). Follow the link above to find all the details, including information on sending abstracts, registration, costs, etc.
June 30, 2008--July 9, 2008
FFIPP Summer Educational Tour to Palestine/Israel
For faculty, educators and peace activists
Hosted by: Faculty for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, FFIPP
Palestine/Israel
www.ffipp.orgOther: Meetings with Palestinian and Israeli Peace activists, community leaders, local faculty and students, a tour of settlements around Jerusalem, Jafa, Ramallah and Bilin, a meeting with the Arab Association for Human Rights in Nazareth, visit to Kibbutz Lohamei HaGetaot and to the remains of the 48 village al-Ghabisiyya, and more.
July 12-20, 2008
Globalizing Women’s Studies: Pedagogy and Praxis
Professional Development Seminar for Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students
Hosted by: Center for Global Education at Augsburg College
Cuernavaca, Mexico
www.augsburg.edu/global/itsdocs/Facultydev.pdfConference: This 8-day immersion experience will explore the wide variety of issues that diverse Mexican women identify as issues of struggle within the current context of globalization. Voices of people who have been marginalized in academia and society will be prioritized and provide opportunities for women and men of diverse backgrounds to present themselves rather than being re-presented by others.
July 15-19, 2008
Building Sustainable Futures: Enacting Peace and Development
22nd Global Conference of IPRA
Hosted by: International Peace Research Association
Leuven, Belgium
www.ipra2008.orgConference: See website for conference program and more information on the theme.
July 18-19, 2008
Third Annual Teachers Conference
Hosted by: Metta Center
California, USA
www.mettacenter.orgConference: For whom: teachers of any grade level, others. What: Keynote speakers and workshops on nonviolence as classroom culture and subject. One CEU available for teachers. How much: probably $130; discounts for early enrollment and student scholarships available.
July 28, 2008--August 4, 2008
Critical Pedagogy: Educating for Justice and Peace
International Institute on Peace Education 2008
Hosted by: Jewish-Arab Center of the University of Haifa, the Center of Critical Pedagogy of Kibbutzim College of Education, the Peace Education Center at Columbia University Teachers College, and Global Education Associates
Haifa, Israel
www.tc.edu/PeaceEd/IIPEConference: The conference will deal with issues of dialogical education for social change and the intersection of peace education and critical pedagogy, relating to the question of what kind of peaceful society we are striving for. This year\'s IIPE will try to examine the complexity of peace education issues in an unequal society.
August 3-9, 2008
2008 Summer Institute on International Peace, Security, and Conflict Management for Secondary School Social Studies Teachers
Hosted by: The United States Institute of Peace
Washington, DC
www.usip.orgOther: This week-long event is designed to assist teachers in attaining a greater understanding of peace and conflict issues, as well as to enhance their teaching skills and strategies in school settings where global understanding is critical. The Summer Institute will examine the sources of global conflict and different approaches to peacemaking and peacebuilding in the current global environment.
August 19, 2008--January 2, 2009
Iraqi Refugee Solidarity Initiative
Hosted by: Global Youth Connect
Amman, Jordan
www.globalyouthconnect.org/participateAPPLICATION DEADLINE: We are currently seeking applications from American youth activists (ages 18-30) who are interested in participating in an Iraqi Refugee Solidarity Initiative. Ten U.S. participants will work together with Iraqi and Jordanian youth over a period of six months.
September 11-14, 2008
Building Cultures of Peace
Annual Meeting of PJSA
Hosted by: Peace and Justice Studies Association in conjunction with Peace and Conflict Studies Consortium
Portland, OR
www.peacejusticestudies.org/conference/Conference: See website for complete program information.
September 17-19, 2008
International Conference on Media, War, and Conflict Resolution
Hosted by: Bowling Green State University School of Communication Studies, and Peace & Conflict Studies Program
Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
scs.bgsu.edu/mwcrConf/index.phpConference: This conference explores the relationships among media, war, and conflict resolution. We invite papers from a broad range of disciplinary perspectives, from scholars, students, or professionals in the media. Featured speakers include Richard Rhodes, Chris Hedges, and Robert Parry.
October 3-5, 2008
NURTURING A CANADIAN CULTURE OF PEACE
A Symposium
Hosted by: Canadian Culture of Peace Program
Hamilton, Ontario
www.cultureofpeace.caConference: Many who attended the Fourth Peace Education Conference at McMaster in 2004 will remember the enthusiasm when Douglas Roche helped to generate a Canadian Culture of Peace Program. You are invited to attend a Symposium this coming October to share ideas and re-energize the Culture of Peace initiative wherever you live for at least another decade.
October 12-14, 2008
Re-Imagining Leadership for a Hope-Filled Future:
Partnering Religious and Civic Communities
Hosted by: Candler School of Theology
Atlanta, GA
ecorrie@emory.eduConference: Our keynote speakers include Mrs. Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children’s Defense Fund; Dr. Eboo Patel, Executive Director, Interfaith Youth Core, and Rev. Richard Cizik, Vice President, National Association of Evangelicals.
November 21-23, 2008
Seventh Annual Conference on Peace Education
What Can I Do for Peace? Engaged Citizenship for the Sustainable Future
Hosted by: Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace with the McMaster Centre for Peace Studies
Ontario, Canada
http://www.peace-education.ca/pec/Conference: The conference seeks to highlight those who have integrated the values, skills, and knowledges of nonviolent social change into their lives and to inspire and engage with those who have the desire to bring peace education into their work, interests, and personal lives.
December 31, 2008
BOOK PROPOSALS NEEDED
THE PEACE EDUCATION SERIES TO IAP
jinglin@umd.eduDEADLINE: Call for Proposals: The Information Age Publishing Group has authorized Jing Lin, Edward J. Brantmeier, and Ian Harris to be the editors of a Book Series on Peace Education. We welcome you to submit your book proposal. Please contact jinglin@umd.edu or imh@uwm.edu for more information.
July 23-29, 2009
Dialogue among Cultures: Peace, Justice and Harmony
ISUD Eighth World Congress
Hosted by: International Society for Universal Dialogue
Beijing, China
www.isud.orgConference: The ISUD is an international association of philosophers devoted to promoting the discussion of such fundamental issues as world peace, social justice, human rights, and dialogical interrelations of diverse cultures.