Student Conference Focuses on Peace Research
Students from across North America gathered at Notre Dame on April 3-4 for the annual Student Peace Conference. The conference was planned and directed entirely by undergraduates.
News
Research Sheds New Light on Rwanda Killings
Kroc faculty member Christian Davenport has released new data about the mass killings in Rwanda 15 years ago.
Rescheduled: Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi at Notre Dame
Shirin Ebadi’s lecture, “Human Rights in the Islamic World,” has been rescheduled due to circumstances beyond her control. This event will now take place at 12:30 p.m. on April 23 (Thursday). Ticket holders must exchange their tickets.
O'Connell Joins Kroc as Research Professor
The Kroc Institute has named Mary Ellen O’Connell as its Research Professor of International Dispute Resolution.
Kroc Honors Peace Alum
Xabier Agirre, M.A. ’95, a senior analyst for the International Criminal Court in The Hague, has received the Kroc Institute’s 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Become a Kroc "fan" on Facebook
The Kroc Institute has launched a Facebook page dedicated to engaging inquiring students. Anyone can become a “fan” and can learn about Kroc people, academic programs and news.
Civil Society Indispensable in Reducing Danger of Terrorism, Study Says
A recent study by Kroc researchers illuminates a harmful consequence of the “global war on terror.”
Sanctions Scholar Responds to Sen. Lugar Report on U.S.-Cuba Relations
Sen. Richard Lugar’s report on the U.S.’s nearly five decades of failed policy toward Cuba is right on the mark, says Kroc professor George A. Lopez.
Kroc Summer Institute to Help Colleges and Universities Establish Peace Studies Programs
In response to burgeoning interest in peace studies, the Kroc Institute is offering its first Faculty Summer Institute in Peace Studies Program Development.
Rescheduled: Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi at Notre Dame
Shirin Ebadi, a lawyer, human rights activist, and recipient of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize, will deliver the 15th annual Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Lectures in Ethics and Public Policy at 12:30 p.m. on April 23. Please note new date.
An African Response to Obama’s Inauguration
The inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States is a momentous event that signals an opportunity for change, says Rashied Omar, a research scholar at Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.
Symposium and Films to Focus on the Changing Face of War
A prominent military historian and strategist from Israel and a former U.S. special operations officer and expert on the future of war are the lead speakers for “Of War & Law,” a symposium and film festival to be held Feb. 12-14.
To End Violence in Gaza, Think Again
Bringing peace to Gaza and Israel requires a new way of thinking about the conflict, says Atalia Omer, a scholar at Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.
End to Gaza Violence Requires International Help
With civilians bearing the brunt of the current conflict near Gaza between the Israelis and Palestinians, both sides – as well as the international community – need to focus on how to end the violence, according to Professor Asher Kaufman.
May Peace Be with You
The faculty and staff of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute send you warm greetings of peace in this holy season.
Lopez Praises Rice UN Appointment
Barack Obama’s appointment of Susan A. Rice as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations is a promising move, according to Professor George A. Lopez.
Johansen Calls for ‘UN Coastguard’ to Halt Pirating Near Somalia
Pirates have launched some 96 attacks this year in the coastal waters of Somalia. The Kroc Institute's Robert Johansen calls for a UN "coast guard" to address the problem.
Historian Makes the Case for Islamo-Christian Civilization
Richard W. Bulliet, professor of history at Columbia University, argues that Christianity and Islam are sibling faiths whose history and future are closely intertwined.
Nobel Laureate a Good Choice, Scholar Says
Peter Wallensteen’s phone began ringing Friday morning (Oct. 10) after the Nobel Committee announced that Martti Ahtisaari, former president of Finland, had won the Nobel Peace Prize.
New Book Stresses Vision of Globalization Based on Human Rights and Democracy
A new book by sociologist and peace scholar Jackie Smith describes the struggle between two visions of global society — one focused on wealth and profits, and one centered on people’s rights and justice.
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Communications Program Director
574-631-1808
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Events Program Manager
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