Peace Studies at St. Lawrence

2010 Davis Projects for Peace Grant Competition – All SLU Students Eligible to Apply
In its fourth year, Davis Projects for Peace, is an invitation to undergraduates at the American colleges and universities in the Davis United World College Scholars Program to design grassroots projects that they will implement during the summer of 2010. The projects [...]

Inauguration Seminar Series: Civil Rights and Social Justice
St. Lawrence’s Contemporary Issues Forum in 2009-2010 focuses on the theme of Civil Rights and Social Justice.  Faculty, students and alumni were invited to team up for panel discussions on topics that contribute to exploration of our theme.  Open to all.
October 23, 2009, 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Planning [...]

2010 Davis Projects for Peace Grant Competition – All SLU Students Eligible to Apply

If you are interested in learning about the new Peace Studies Minor at St. Lawrence University, the Peace Studies Advisory Board will be holding an information session on Friday, September 18, from noon to 1:00 pm, at the Center for Teaching and Learning.  Feel free to bring a lunch!
We will provide handouts giving information about [...]

Congratulations to Grace Ochieng’ for being awarded one of the “100 Projects for Peace” grants for 2009, sponsored by the Kathryn Wasserman Davis Projects for Peace Program.
Click here for for more about 100 Projects for Peace, and for information about Grace’s project.

Many of the Contemporary Issues Forum events at St. Lawrence University are on topics relevant to those interested in Peace Studies.

Here is a page with links to some online readings on peace and nonviolence. Whether you are in the Peace Studies Reading Group or not, feel free to have a look! (Click on title for more information.)

The Peace Studies Advisory Board invites faculty and staff from St. Lawrence University who wish to learn more about peace and nonviolence to join our Reading Group.
We plan to meet on Fridays at noon on the following dates:  February 20, March 6, March 13, April 3, and April 17.
We will read William Ury’s The Third [...]

Defending Human Rights and Non-Violent Activism: Saving Lives and Promoting Peace

(The Work of Peace Brigades International with focus on Nepal)

Featuring Krystal Mason, PBI-Nepal Field Officer, and Katherine Hughes-Fraitekh, PBI-USA Executive Director

This FRIDAY, January 23rd @ 5:30pm in the Winston Room

* Are you considering how you can make a difference in a community you care about?
* Are you passionate about a project or cause?
* Are you interested in working towards world peace?

100 Projects for Peace Competition 2009

Application Deadline: January 26, 2009