Kate Shaw, a global affairs major and peace studies minor, is one of two undergraduate peace studies student ambassadors this academic year. In this student profile, she shares how she got connected to Notre Dame, what she loves about peace studies, and how her role as a student ambassador…
What led you to study at Notre Dame? I knew I wanted to attend a university with a strong sense of community and the opportunity to live out the principles of social justice, both in and out of the classroom. Once I learned about Notre Dame and its incredible community...
Growing up in a multicultural family, Faiza Filali has always been drawn to the study of peace. In this student profile, Filali describes what drew her to Notre Dame, expounds on the experiences she’s had so far and hopes to have in the future, and explains the importance of cultural...
From planning the 2022 student peace conference to attending international conferences, Francesca Mascopinto has taken full advantage of the opportunities afforded to her as a peace studies student. In this student profile, she talks about what brought her to Notre Dame and how the interdisciplinary…
Miriam Bethencourt, a senior majoring in English and Peace Studies, was originally from Venezuela but grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. Miriam’s background is what brought her to study peace as she was looking for ways to address violence and injustice seen in many repressive…
Kathe Pribyl Pierdinock is a Junior from Riverside, Illinois, majoring in Anthropology and with minors in Peace Studies, Studio Art, and Education, Schooling, and Society. This summer, Kathe had a unique experience of staying at Corrymeela, a center for reconciliation in Northern…
Hope Gallagher is a senior majoring in Liberal Studies with a supplementary major in Peace Studies. Originally from Larchmont, New York, she is passionate about listening to people affected by conflicts and is interested in restorative justice and institutional change. In this Student Q&A, Hope…
Sydney Dittmar is a junior majoring in Political Science and Peace Studies. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, she is a Peace Studies Student Ambassador this academic year, helping to promote Peace Education and spread the word about this major among her peers at the university. In this Student Q&A,…
Josh Sisolak is a junior from Ashland, Montana, majoring in Peace Studies and Film, Television, and Theatre. Josh had a unique experience attending the Madrasa Discourse Intensive in Nepal this summer, where he learned more about Islam and the role of religion in peacebuilding. In this interview, Josh talks with...
Dane Sherman is a sophomore with a supplementary major in peace studies. He grew up in Seattle, Washington, and never thought he would come to the University of Notre Dame, but is glad he did. At the Kroc Institute, Dane met a lot of like-minded people who…
Analina Barnes is a sophomore studying anthropology with a minor in peace studies. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she grew up speaking English, French, and Spanish at home. Analina chose Notre Dame because it was a well-regarded school and she felt…
Juliet Webb is a junior studying anthropology with a supplementary major in peace studies. A native of both New York and Chicago, she always wanted to be an educator, and she discovered peace studies through a lucky coincidence. In this interview, she shares her impressions on studying peace, her aspirations, and...
