Is mining the newest form of peacebuilding? Through making use of Sierra Leone’s natural resources, Haddijatou Jallow, who is the Executive Chairperson of Sierra Leone’s Environment Protection Agency, explains how sustainable growth is possible and effective for peacebuilding efforts in the nation AC4 encourages you to read this latest blog post from the Natural Resources… read more

AC4 encourages you to attend the AIDS 2012: the 19th International AIDS Conference to be held in Washington DC from July 22 to July 27th. With nearly 30,000 scholars and practitioners, including Columbia University Professors such as Nabila El-Bassel, gathering to disseminate their research, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with one another through… read more

AC4 recommends that you go to this talk to discover how to grow public space.  A message from the talk organizers is below. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Organized by the Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design (MsAUD) program, Andy Wiley-Schwartz (Assistant Commissioner for Public Space, NYC Department of Transportation) and Signe Nielsen (Principal, Matthew Nielsen) discuss… read more

Knowing the importance of learning how to negotiate effectively, AC4 recommends that you attend this networking event sponsored by the NY Metro Association of Women in Science (AWIS).  A message from the event organizers is below. _____________________________________________________________________________________ NY Metro Association of Women in Science (AWIS) invites you to our Summer networking event featuring: Dr. Sandra… read more

AC4 recommends that you attend this free public lecture at Columbia University centering on the intersection of religion, violence, and nonviolence.  A message from the program organizers is below. As part of a public lecture series on the “History and Future of Religious Violence and Apocalyptic Movements”, the Hertog Global Strategy Initiative, along with the… read more

AC4 recommends that you attend this free public lecture at Columbia University centering on the intersection of religion, violence, and nonviolence.  A message from the program organizers is below. As part of a public lecture series on the “History and Future of Religious Violence and Apocalyptic Movements”, the Hertog Global Strategy Initiative, along with the… read more

Interested in taking courses pertaining to conflict resolution, violence prevention, peace, or sustainable development?  Want to take advantage of courses offered outside your department or school?  Still need to register for a course for the fall? Across 12 of Columbia University’s 20 schools, the number of courses pertaining to conflict resolution, violence prevention, peace, and… read more

AC4 recommends that undergraduates and graduate students explore the diverse array of internship opportunities the Earth Institute has to offer for the upcoming semester. Positions offered at the following centers include: Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED) Visualization of Quantitative Data to Support the Decision Making of Policy Makers in Developing Countries Support for… read more

AC4‘s own, Dr. Peter Coleman, is profiled in the American Psychological Association’s Monitor on Psychology.  Highlighting Dr. Coleman’s path through academia and his current research, this short piece exemplifies the current strides being made to understand and break down intractable conflicts. This excerpt from can be viewed here, along with other excerpts on psychology’s peacebuilders…. read more

AC4 recommends that interested individuals explore this opportunity for a faculty position at the University of Notre Dame.  A message from the university is below. ____________________________________________________________________________________ The University of Notre Dame seeks a distinguished scholar and visionary leader to fill the position of Director of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. The… read more