ICCCR News
- Dr. Peter T. Coleman's recent blog post chosen as an "Essential Read" by Psychology Today
(5/15/2012)
Read "The Decade for Peace in Israel-Palestine" by Dr. Peter T. Coleman.
- Images from Israel
(4/24/2012)
On April 15, ICCCR faculty traveled to Israel to lead workshops and panels on decision making, framing, and negotiation at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya. We wanted to share with you some images from the trip! Click the link above to view.
- Screening of a documentary on ICCCR alumnus Naif Al-Mutawa
(4/24/2012)
On Thursday, May 3, the Maxine Greene Society will screen the PBS documentary Wham! Bam! Islam!, featuring ICCCR alumnus Naif Al-Mutawa and his efforts to launch the comic book series, The 99. Naif will take part in a Q&A session after the film, with Isaac Solotaroff, the film's producer. Peter Coleman will be moderate. Join us at 6:00 p.m. in the Cowin Center!
- Help reconnect the science and practice of conflict resolution - Distribute and Contribute to the ICCCR Blog!
(4/13/2012)
We would like to invite you to read and participate in our new ICCCR Blog: Science and Practice for Constructive Conflict Resolution and Peace.
- 8th Annual Morton Deutsch Awards - Video Available!
(3/29/2012)
It was an absolute honor and privilege to hear Dr. Gene Sharp speak about his life's work on nonviolent struggle and Kate Cronin-Furman, our graduate student paper winner, discuss her work on the deterrence of mass atrocity. Thank you to everyone who attended and for honoring our very special guests! Click the link above to view video of these presentations.
- Gbowee delivers TED talk on empowering girls
(4/12/2012)
A compelling TED talk titled "Unlock the intelligence, passion and greatness of girls," delivered by recent Nobel laureate and longtime peace activist Leymah Gbowee, is now viewable online. Gbowee co-authored a chapter titled "Gender and Sustainable Peace" for the forthcoming ICCCR book "The Psychological Components of a Sustainable Peace," along with Abigail Disney. Highly recommended for ICCCR affiliates!
- Workshop on Decision Making, Framing and Negotiation, in Israel
(4/12/2012)
On Sunday, April 15, ICCCR faculty will lead workshops and panels on decision making, framing, and negotiation at the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy of the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, Israel. Other speakers will include IDC Herzliya and Columbia faculty and a former advisor to Israeli prime ministers Sharon and Olmert. Click the link above for more information.
- Graduate Student Participation Sought For Conflict Studies Conference
(3/21/2012)
The UMass Boston Graduate Programs in Conflict Resolution invites students to get involved in "Conflict Studies: The New Generation of Ideas," their conference scheduled for October 19-20, 2012. Submit papers, organize a panel, or host an event during the conference!
- Screening and filmmaker commentary: Bosnian women speak out in "I Came To Testify"
(3/21/2012)
Join the Center for Institutional and Social Change at the Columbia Law School Wednesday, April 18th for a screening and a discussion with the filmmaker of "I Came to Testify," the moving story of how a group of women imprisoned in the Bosnian town Foca broke history's great silence and stepped forward to take the witness stand in an international court of law.
Quick Facts
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Homicide and suicide are the 2nd and 3rd leading causes of death for 15-24 year olds in the US (Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, 2008).
