17 Feb 2023
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Ambassador J. Steven Rhodes – One Person Can Make A Difference Lecture Series

Ambassador J. Steven Rhodes – One Person Can Make A Difference Lecture Series

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Come hear the behind the scenes story of how Ambassador Rhodes came to assume an instrumental role in the creation of the Martin Luther King National holiday.  Ambassador Rhodes is credited by many, especially in the White House of that era, with his appeal to President Reagan to sign into law the King Holiday Bill, designating the third Monday of January as a federal holiday in observance of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The backdrop Ambassador Rhodes and other advocates experienced was one of a contentious national debate but, in the end, reason and respect won the…
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11 Apr 2022
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Open House on April 18th…

Open House on April 18th…

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When: Monday, April 18th Time: Noon on Zoom Learn how the M.A. in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution program can help you advance your career and supports you in gaining information relevant to improving your skills in addressing conflicts in any interaction or relationship -- at home, in the workplace, in your local community, in your country and around the globe. Register Now  to receive the Zoom link prior to the event.
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29 Dec 2019
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Peter Kelly | New Center Senior Research Fellow

Peter Kelly | New Center Senior Research Fellow

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A native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Peter Kelly has worked with survivors of terrorism for two decades.  As a campaign strategist for those affected by 'Ireland's September 11th' and other global atrocities, Peter has leveraged the power of the media and political arena to promote justice and solidarity for terrorism victims worldwide.  As a political journalist, speechwriter and tactician, Peter has networked global survivors groups together to promote their role within counter terrorism efforts.  At the Center, he researches these dynamics in new programs to involve victims voices' in countering violent extremism, an initiative supported by the United Nations. Peter holds…
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09 Dec 2019
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Noah Cline: Senior Research Fellow on Fulbright to Taiwan

Noah Cline: Senior Research Fellow on Fulbright to Taiwan

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Right after graduation Noah, a Senior Research Fellow with the center, headed out for military training.  He managed to make it back to SU for a week in July and then departed for Taiwan to undertake his Fulbright Scholar experience.  Noah is one of four SU students who received a Fulbright this year.  It is the highest academic honor the Federal Government bestows and he is an ideal recipient.  Through Fulbright he is working on a Masters degree in Asia-Pacific Studies at the National Chengchi University.  Noah will then report for active duty.
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08 Dec 2019
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Abiodun Adeoye: In Tanzania on a Boren Scholarship

Abiodun Adeoye: In Tanzania on a Boren Scholarship

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Abey was the first undergraduate to receive the center’s UNITAR Fellow as well as a recipient of the Bosserman UNESCO Fellowship.  He is in Tanzania on a Boren Scholarship studying Swahili and will return in February.  Abey has received other scholarship offers and is in the envious, if not stressful,  position of having to decide what to do next as he completes his studies at SU.
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08 Dec 2019
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Nathanial Samson will Return to the US Holocaust Memorial and Museum in 2020

Nathanial Samson will Return to the US Holocaust Memorial and Museum in 2020

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Over the last two semesters Nate has experienced some trouble making it to class but not because he is cutting and heading to the beach.  Far from it – literally.  Nate is spending most of his time overseas.  From January to July of this year he was a Bosserman UNESCO Fellow working at its Paris Headquarters.  Nate came back to SU for about a week in July and then headed off to Poland on a Boren Scholarship to study Polish and to conduct field research.  While in Poland Nate is visiting various sites as he explores the Polish perspective on…
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07 Dec 2019
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Brian Anderson – Going to Paris on the Bosserman UNESCO Fellowship

Brian Anderson – Going to Paris on the Bosserman UNESCO Fellowship

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Brian is in his second year of the Masters of Art in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution (MACADR) program and is a mentor in the center.  In January Brian will go to Paris on the Bosserman UNESCO Fellowship where he will be working at UNESCO Headquarters in the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) unit.  Brian’s personal life journey will be an asset to UNESCO as he has come from an environment where violence of all forms is prevalent.  That experience, and his training in conflict analysis and dispute resolution, makes him an ideal person for the position.  After UNESCO Brian…
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