In our News section, as listed below, you will find information about lectures, conferences, events, jobs, and internship positions at Columbia University and other areas in New York and across the globe.
Wanting to stay connected and find events around the Columbia campus related to peacebuilding and conflict resolution?
The International Conflict Resolution Specialization at SIPA and the Center for International Conflict Resolution at the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies Present: ‘Mali One Year on: Building an Enduring Peace Through Stabilization, Reform and Development’ Please join us for a conversation with Deputy UN Representative in Mali, Mr. David Gressly. Mr. Gressly will… read more
From the Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR) at Teachers College – Columbia University We are conducting a study examining how individuals make decisions while playing a simulated conflict game. During this time you will be asked to play a game which simulates a real-life international conflict for 25 minutes, after… read more
Please join the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Project and Student Affairs for a special Women’s History Month event on Monday night March 31 in Macy 263 at 5pm. They are screening The Invisible War, an award winning documentary film about sexual assault in the military. Immediately following the film, they’ll have an interactive panel discussion… read more
Call for Application to Attend the 5-Day Course: “Understanding Trauma: How Do We Build Resilience?” developed by the United States Institute of Peace in partnership with Eastern Mennonite University and the Center for Victims of Torture The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has developed a series of courses on the subject of trauma and… read more
AC4 Featured Event! Conflict Resolution Career Panel Thursday, April 3, 2014 – 6p – 8p Teachers College – GDH 179 2014 Human Rights Essay Contest Colloquium March 31, 2014 – 12:00pm to 1:45pm International Affairs Building, Room 1302 Geopolitics of Cyber [with Anya Schiffrin] March 31, 2014 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm International… read more
Drones and the Obama Administration http://heymancenter.org/events/drones-and-the-obama-administration/ Wednesday, March 26, 6:15pm Pulitzer Hall (formerly Journalism Hall), Lecture Hall, Room 301 With Manan Ahmed Assistant Professor of History Columbia University Philip G. Alston John Norton Pomeroy Professor of Law New York University Steve Coll Dean & Henry R. Luce Professor of Journalism Columbia University Mark Mazower Director/Chair… read more
The Center for International Conflict Resolution at the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies Presents: Mandated to Make Peace in Mali: 12 Months of UN Efforts Please join us for a conversation with Deputy UN Representative in Mali, Mr. David Gressly. Mr. Gressly will discuss lessons learned after 12 months of peacekeeping in Mali, and outline the… read more
ANCoRS Workshop: Organization Simulation Monday, March 31st 2014 2:00-5:00pm (Please plan to arrive at 1:45pm to sign-in) Teachers College: Rm 150 Horace Mann The event will led by Beth Fisher-Yoshida and will simulate what it’s like to occupy the top, middle, and bottom positions in organizations. Registration required. RSVP: columbiaANCoRS@gmail.com Facebook Event Page Get our… read more
Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York Presents: “Sustainable Electronics and the Bottom Line“ Business leadership, child soldiers, Dodd-Frank, conflict minerals, slavery, a living wage, environmental devastation, electronics recycling….How are these all related? Come find out on April 1st. The expert panel will discuss sustainability issues surrounding conflict minerals, labor conditions and e-waste, as… read more
The Eastern District of New York will refer 900 cases involving Hurricane Sandy to mediation. Spring and Summer internships are available. Interns will serve on a voluntary basis, without compensation. JD and graduate law students are encouraged to apply. Non Law students–including conflict resolution students, are encouraged to apply. This internship emphasizes communication and organizational… read more