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05 May 2023

Press Release

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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

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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.

30 Dec 2022

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A Woman, A Ring and A Promise

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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

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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…

13 Apr 2021

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Save April 20th at 6pm EST

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The Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution at Salisbury University invites you to attend on April 20th at 6:00 pm EDT for the “One Person Can Make a Difference” annual lecture series featuring Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. The event will be virtual this year and featured via zoom. You can register with our Eventbrite invitation here and find more details of the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-is-anger-a-gift-one-person-can-make-a-difference-lecture-series-tickets-150306004305?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing. Since 2001 the Center for Conflict Resolution has hosted the “One Person Can Make a Difference” lecture series. It provides the campus and Salisbury community with a unique opportunity to spend an evening with individuals who have walked off…

15 Jan 2019

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Carol Bosserman Passing

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It is with great sadness to relay to you all that Carol Bosserman has passed away. She and her husband, Dr. Phillip Bosserman, were an integral part of our Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution and it's creation at Salisbury University. Her lively, warm and loving presence will be missed. -- Dr. Brian Polkinghorn SALISBURY - Carol Ann Pokrant Bosserman dies on December 22, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake, Salisbury, Maryland. She was 85 years old. Born in Upper Darby, PA, she was the oldest daughter of the late Awald E. Pokrant and Pheobe M. Roberts Pokrant of Pensacola,…

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