A Woman, A Ring and A Promise

A Woman, A Ring and A Promise

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

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

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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Open House on April 18th…

Open House on April 18th…

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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Open House at the Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution This Week!

Open House at the Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution This Week!

When • Tuesday, February 28th 2022 What time • 12 noon to 1:30pm Where • 1100 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 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. Looking forward to seeing you there. For any additional information, please contact the Center.
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NEW BOOK RELEASE: A New Pathway to World Peace

NEW BOOK RELEASE: A New Pathway to World Peace

A new book co-authored by the Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution, Dr. Brian Polkinghorn! Horrific changes are descending upon humanity, most of them man-made, all of them threatening the survival of humankind on Mother Earth. Forever wars, the threat of nuclear destruction, the ecology collapsing worldwide, swelling waves of migrants, and unprecedented global inequality of wealth are upon us. The dominant, modern worldview prevailing for many centuries has produced all the above and needs swift and radical change. Central to this unfolding tragedy stands the United States, boasting its "exceptionality." Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America coined and defined how…
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Advances in International Law and Jurisprudence

Advances in International Law and Jurisprudence

A new book edited by Dr. Thomas Boudreau (Salisbury University), Dr. Juan Carlos Sainz-Borgo (University for Peace) and Dr. Brian Polkinghorn (Salisbury University). About Advances in International Law and Jurisprudence: Enhancing the Role of the Judiciary in the Rule of Law (Oct. 2017) "Due to the agony and horrors of World War II, the Allied governments made solemn promises to their own and other peoples concerning self-determination, the creation of a United Nations and prosecuting war criminals that resulted, as argued in this book, a fiduciary Law of Nations common to humanity. Since these promises and wartime declarations were created…
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Snow Hill High School Begins Another Year with Peer Mediation

Snow Hill High School Begins Another Year with Peer Mediation

The Bosserman Center begins training peer mediators at Snow Hill High School in Snow Hill, Maryland. Trainers Alexandra Ginta-Martin, Brittany Kesteven, and Abigail Hastings along with Dr. Brian Polkinghorn and Jacquie Granger meet with the five seniors peer mediators, Jordan, Zack, Laurin, Pilar and Ayanna to train them on the fundamentals for performing peer mediation at their high school. The team has two faculty advisers: Jennifer Silas from the school's media center and Guidance Counselor, Rose Dolinger. Last year's former seniors at Snow Hill High School successfully conducted over twenty mediation sessions in this program.
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