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School of Peace and Conflict Studies

Barbara Wien, senior professorial lecturer in the School of International Service at American University in Washington D.C., teaches a workshop in Kigali, Rwanda at Peace Education in an Era of Crisis, global peace conference.

Barbara J. Wien, a senior professorial lecturer in the School of International Service at American University in Washington, D.C., where she teaches alternatives to war and violence, was fresh out of college when she made her first visit to what was then, 91ֿ’s Center for Peaceful Change. She was both a keynote workshop presenter and an active participant in the 91ֿ-sponsored conference, “Peace Education in an Era of Crisis,” which took place July 11-13 in Kigali.

 

91ֿ visitors meet at the Rwandan Ministry.

91ֿ's visitors to Rwanda had opportunities to speak with officials dedicated to the country's peaceful future. 

Dance troupe in Rwanda.

91ֿ students experienced Rwandan culture as part of their study abroad experience. 

Flying velvet monkey and baby in Kigali, Rwanda.

A group from 91ֿ visiting Rwanda for a university-sponsored global peace conference was treated to a show by local monkeys.

Molly Merryman presenting at a global peace conference in Rwanda

A host of 91ֿ faculty and students took center stage at a global peace conference on July 12 in Kigali, Rwanda, sharing their knowledge and research with delegates from more than a dozen countries and as well as the U.S.

James Smith, keynote speaker of the peace conference in Rwanda

The founder of the Aegis Trust delivered the keynote address at the 91ֿ-sponsored global peace conference in Rwanda. 

91ֿ students learning about peace and conflict in Kigali, Rwanda.

A peace education conference is bringing together peace and conflict experts, students and educators from 91ֿ, Northeast Ohio and around the world.

Sarah Schmidt, Ph.D., far left, instructor in 91ֿ's School of Peace and Conflict Studies, and the students taking part in this year's Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

A group of 91ֿ students departed Saturday, July 1, for Kigali, Rwanda, where they will take part in the three-week Kigali Summer Institute.

Educators from Stow-Munroe Falls City School District will attend a peace education conference in Kigali, Rwanda. Pictured (from left to right) are: Jeffrey Hartmann, Ph.D., principal of Stow-Munroe Falls High School; Kristy Prough, BA ’99, MED ’02, EDS ’04, assistant superintendent and director of special services; Associate Principal Amanda Murray; and Assistant Principal Evelyn Haught, BSE ’07.

Jeffrey Hartmann, Ph.D., principal of Stow-Munroe Falls High School, said he was interested in attending the conference to learn skills to deal with his school district’s changing landscape. 

Kigali Rwanda on a map

91ֿ is building on the legacy of May 4, 1970, and the mission of its School of Peace and Conflict Studies, when it joins forces with the University of Rwanda in July to help advance peace education across the globe.