Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies | University of San Diego

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The 2018 Women PeaceMakers Have Arrived

The 2018 Women PeaceMakers and their Peace Researchers are among the most impressive guests visiting the Kroc School this academic year. Hear insightful stories about the history-making moments that defined these extraordinary peacebuilding leaders' careers at three powerful events.

2018 Women PeaceMakers Spotlight: Rosa Emilia Salamanca, Colombia
Thursday, October 18, 2018
The University of San Diego is hosting four outstanding females from around the world to share their knowledge and to be present. In 2018, the 16th ye…
2018 Women PeaceMakers Spotlight: Mariam Yazdani, Pakistan
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
The University of San Diego is hosting four outstanding females from around the world to share their knowledge and to be present. In 2018, the 16th ye…
Swiss Government to Fund Kroc IPJ's Work in Nepal
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, through the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal, has agreed to provide $40,000 to support a local projec…

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Oct22
Carrie Herbert ~ Healing through Music and the Arts
Monday, October 22, 2018 // 5:30 p.m. // KIPJ, Room Theatre
Oct23
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 // 12:30 p.m. // Serra Hall, Room 210
Nov2
Kroc School Open House
Friday, November 2, 2018 // 4:30 p.m. // KIPJ, Room Theatre & Rotunda
Nov7
2018 Women PeaceMakers Panel
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 // 6 p.m. // KIPJ, Room Theatre

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Kroc School Donors Les and Marilyn Williamson Support Women, Youth via Kroc IPJ Programs
Friday, September 28, 2018
The start of the Fall Semester, when we welcome the Women PeaceMakers to campus, is an exciting time at the Kroc School. This year we are excited to h…
The Practice of Changemaking
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
The following post was written by Andrew Blum, PhD. In addition to serving as the executive director of the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Blum…
Professor of Practice Karen Henken Shares the Origins of Social Innovation Boot Camps in Bogotá and a New Partnership with Uniminuto
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Colombia is a remarkable society in transition after the peace accord of 2016. As Professor of Practice in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship…