Bosserman Center of Conflict Resolution

01 Nov 2023

A Celebration of Life

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A Celebration of Life for Arun Gandhi with his son, Tushar, as special guest will be held on November 14th in the Great Hall (Holloway) at Salisbury University, 6:00pm EST.

05 May 2023

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Press Release

Gandhi, NewsArun Gandhi, Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALISBURY, MD --- The Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution mourns the death of Dr. Arun Gandhi, who was affiliated with the Center for 24 years and served as its senior practitioner and conflict scholar-in-residence for nearly two decades. He passed away on May 2, 2023. In teaching and advocating for non-violence, Gandhi continued the legacy of his grandfather, influential Indian leader Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi. “For nearly a quarter century, SU students had the rare opportunity to learn about Mohandas ‘Mahatma’ Gandhi directly from someone within his inner family circle,” said Dr. Brian Polkinghorn, Executive Director of the…

05 Apr 2023

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GLOBAL PEACEMAKER LECTURE SERIES • Humanitarian Response and Local Capacity Building with Richard Greene

Alert, Lecture Series, NewsBosserman Center for Conflict Resolution, CADR, Conflict Analysis & Dispute Resolution, Lecture Series, Salisbury University

When: Thursday, April 6, 2023 Time: 6:00PM Where: Conway Hall 153 Free Event With a decades-long career in government and nonprofit service, most recently, Greene worked supporting UNICEF’s emergency humanitarian response efforts throughout the world – particularly in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, Venezuela, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Syria, Bangladesh, Central America and West Bank/Gaza. Refreshments provided. Co-sponsored by the Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution Department, Political Science Department and Clarke Honors College.

03 Apr 2023

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DIscussion Panel Tomorrow!

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When: April 4th Time 11:00AM - 12:00PM Where: Zoom https://salisbury.zoom.us/j/91356993988 Questions and comments will be moderated at the end of the panel.

17 Feb 2023

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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…

30 Dec 2022

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A Woman, A Ring and A Promise

NewsBosserman Center for Conflict Resolution, Brian Polkinghorn, Frank Perdue, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Humanitarian, Maryland, Mitzi Perdue, perdue farms, Salisbury, Salisbury University, senior fellows, Ukraine

This story is definitely not what you think. Before going further, please stop at the end of this sentence and make note of what you think this story might entail. When you finish reading this story, compare it to your initial thoughts. I guarantee you will be surprised. Mitzi Perdue is an amazingly accomplished and unassuming lady. An heiress, war correspondent, philanthropist, author, and friend to many. While this may imply a high profile life she avoids the limelight because what she does behind the scenes is save lives and stop criminal syndicates from harming vulnerable people. In other words,…

17 Dec 2022

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New Book: Ionbhá – The Empathy Book for Ireland

Book Releases, NewsBosserman Center for Conflict Resolution, Cillian Murphy, Conflict Analysis & Dispute Resolution, Gillian Browne, Ionbhá, Professor Mark Brennan, Professor Pat Dolan, Salisbury University

Ionbhá or empathy is a core element of wisdom and a universal language of the soul. It brings joy to the everyday, making the unbearable bearable. “We need empathy in schools just as we need empathy in the world right now” - Cillian Murphy, Actor and Patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre. The wide range of contributions to the publication Ionbhá act like a compass, guiding us on things that really matter in life. Reflections on empathy illuminate its healing properties, vividly opening our eyes to the countless ways in which its power can shape us all. This collection shows that no matter how…

20 Oct 2022

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Bosserman Center’s Board of Directors Announces New Chairman

NewsBoard of Directors, Dave Buchanan, Salisbury University

The Board of Directors are pleased to announce our new Chairman of the Board, Dr. David Buchanan. This month, our former Chairman, Dr. Don Cathcart, resigned and the Board unanimously elected Dr. Buchanan to the position. We are excited to have Dr. Buchanan's leadership and look forward to his counsel to the Bosserman Center and its initiatives in the years ahead. Biography David Buchanan retired as Provost of Salisbury University in 2006. Prior to his Provost position he was the Dean of Arts and Science at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. From 1971-1994 was on the Chemistry faculty at Eastern…

20 Sep 2022

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11th Annual United Nations University Regional Center of Expertise Americas Summit October 3-5 on the campus of Salisbury University USA

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The UN University Regional Center of Expertise Salisbury, housed in the Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution at Salisbury University, is hosting the 11th annual RCE Americas Summit. Over three days there will be a series of presentations from RCE locations from South, Central and North America. Special guests from the UN (Tokyo, Paris and New York) will be in attendance. The conference is open to anyone but registration is required Register Now! For more information please contact Dr. Brittany Foutz or Dr. Brian Polkinghorn, Co-Directors of UNU RCE Salisbury.

03 May 2022

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Gandhi Legacy Tour of India: December 29, 2022 – January 12, 2023

Gandhi, News, Upcoming TripsArun Gandhi, Bosserman Center, Bosserman Center of Conflict Resolution, Brian Polkinghorn, Gandhi, Salisbury University, Winter 2023 Trip

Do you want to know how to how to be "the change you wish to see in the world?" Would you be excited to walk in the steps of Gandhi and learn from his family? Have you ever wanted to get exposure to humanitarian organizations or even see the Taj Mahal? Then join SU's Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution (CADR) Department for: Gandhi Legacy Tour of India: December 29, 2022 - January 12, 2023 Students interested in an exciting study abroad opportunity, or faculty/staff looking to make a "bucket-list, once in a lifetime trip" are invited to learn more: Interest Meetings Thursday, May 5 at…

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