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  • Emotions, Mindfulness and Inner Peace – Reflections by Deirdre Morrison - Emotions, Mindfulness and Inner Peace  Reflections by Deirdre Morrison Here are some reflections on an enlightening evening we spent together in discussion of ‘Emotions, Mindfulness, and Inner Peace’ during a guest lecture, which was sponsored by the URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies, at the University of Rhode Island. Geshe Lobsang Dhakpa, a respected scholar […]
  • Research Talk: Understanding the Perpetrators of Extrajudicial Killing - 🕊 Research Talk: Understanding the Perpetrators of Extrajudicial Killing 🕊 Join us for a powerful presentation by Dr. Jacqueline DeMeritt, Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of North Texas, as she explores the psychological, physical, and practical dimensions of individuals involved in extrajudicial killings. 📅 Monday, April 21, 2025🕑 2:00 – 3:30 PM📍 Washburn Hall […]
  • Buying out the Market: How States Co-opt ReligionDuring Democratic Backsliding - 📚 Guest Lecture Announcement 📚 Join us for a compelling lecture with Dr. Brendan Szendro, Faculty Lecturer at McGill University, as he explores how state policies can co-opt religion and contribute to democratic backsliding. 🗓 Friday, April 25, 2025🕑 2:00 PM📍 Washburn Hall #111, 80 Upper College Rd., Kingston, RI 02881 In his talk, “Buying […]
  • Civil Conflict and Inter-group Bias: Evidence from Soccer Fields - ⚽ Civil Conflict and Inter-group Bias: Evidence from Soccer Fields ⚽ Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Efe Tokdemir, where we’ll explore how civil conflict shapes social interactions and biases—through the lens of soccer. Using data from Turkish Third League games (1990-2019), this talk will shed light on the long-term effects of conflict […]
  • Forgiveness is Freedom Links & More - Forgiveness is Freedom Home Page Is There Freedom in Forgiveness? URI Forgiveness is Freedom Academy inspires future generations to pursue peace Forgiveness Is Freedom Academy: A Knowledge for Freedom Program Teagle Foundation awards URI grant to support urban high school students
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  • Dr. MLK Jr. Peacemaker Award - The URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies, along with the URI Chaplains Association,has honored Professor Deirdre Morrison with the Dr. MLK Jr. Peacemaker Award for hersignificant contributions to social justice, active listening, nonviolent communication, andpeacebuilding both on the URI campus and beyond.Deirdre Morrison exemplifies the virtues of nonviolence in all her work. She serves […]
  • Dr. MLK Jr. Peacemaker Award - The URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and the URI Chaplains Association havehonored Skyla Anderson with the Dr. MLK Jr. Peacemaker Award for her significantcontributions to dialogue, inclusivity, unity, and peace on the URI campus.Skyla Anderson is a sophomore at URI majoring in Public Relations. She is passionate aboutsocial justice, inclusivity, and community. Skyla […]
  • Human Rights Award - The URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies has awarded Zahra Khan the Human RightsAward in recognition of her significant contributions to women’s social rights, refugee rights,and the CIRIGHTS project.Zahra Khan is a senior at URI, majoring in psychology and political science. She is dedicated toadvancing human rights and works tirelessly towards creating a more […]
  • Forgiveness is Freedom Links - Forgiveness is Freedom Home Page Is There Freedom in Forgiveness? URI Forgiveness is Freedom Academy inspires future generations to pursue peace Forgiveness Is Freedom Academy: A Knowledge for Freedom Program Teagle Foundation awards URI grant to support urban high school students
  • Congratulations, John Cox and Mya MacNeil, on your University of Rhode Island graduation. We appreciate your interest and contributions to peace and Human Rights. - Photo: John Cox, Mya MacNeil, Dr. Skip Mark, and Dr. Meg Frost.
  • Nominate your candidate(s) for the MLK Peacemaker and Human Right Award today! - Nominate your candidate(s) for the MLK Peacemaker and Human Rights Award today! You can nominate an exceptional URI student (undergraduate or graduate) and a URI faculty or staff member who contributed significantly to nonviolence, peace, or human rights through their research, teaching, outreach, or services. The winners will be congratulated with a certificate and a […]
  • Interfaith Peace Research - Join us at the Interfaith Peace Research Event on December 4th, 2024 from 4:30-6:30! Hope to see you there.
  • Embracing Goodness for Peace - Please Note: The Embracing Goodness for Peace Event is postponed due to the cancellation of all Amtrak trains from New York City. We will keep you posted with a future date soon. Thank you for your patience. Rev. Melony McGant, aka Miss Mellie Rainbow, is a storyteller, thought leader, humanist, poet, andcompassionate communications professional with […]
  • International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award - International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island (URI) recognized Dr. Charles Collyer with the International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award on October 9, 2024. Dr. Collyer is honored for his dedication to nonviolent education, which he exhibits through his excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and activism in support of […]
  • Global Leaders in Refugee Rights - Join us on Wednesday, September 25th, for our Global Leaders in Refugee Rights event. The event will take place in Edwards Hall Auditorium at 7:30 pm and will feature Dr. Brendan Skip Mark, Director of the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies. We hope to see you there!
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  • International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award (April 1st) - The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island (URI) recognizes Dr. Theodore A. Johnson with the International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award on April 1, 2024. Dr. Johnson is honored for leading by example while guiding others and practicing Conflict Resolution, Coexistence, Nonviolence, and Peacebuilding in the United States and globally for […]
  • International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award - The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island (URI) congratulates Dr. Larisa Kasumagić-Kafedžić for winning the International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award on April 1, 2023. She is honored for teaching and practicing intercultural education, nonviolence, and peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and internationally, with courage and determination for diverse people and […]
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