Salisbury University – Bosserman Center of Conflict Resolution

05 Apr 2023

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…

20 Oct 2022

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Bosserman Center’s Board of Directors Announces New Chairman

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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

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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…

11 Apr 2022

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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.

26 Feb 2022

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

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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.

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,…

24 Apr 2018

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LECTURE EVENT: Arun Gandhi Speaking at Salisbury University

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Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, will deliver a lecture on his latest book entitled, "The Gift of Anger" on Wednesday evening at 7:00PM on May 2, 2018. Open to the Public. Mark your Calendars -- Hope to see you all there! Where: Salisbury University Academic Commons 4th Floor Assembly Hall [huge_it_maps id="4"]

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