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  • Language and Peace - Join us for two special events featuring Tibetan scholar Ngwang Tenpa, exploring the connection between classical literature, culture, and social peace. His talks will offer insight into mindful communication, nonviolent language, and the role of tradition in shaping a peaceful society. Both events are free and open to the public.
  • Kyle Samms on Dr. Lobsang Sangay’s “Tibet, Nonviolence, and International Human Rights Law (IHRL)” - Kyle SammsMA Student in International Relations My class, Nonviolence and Peace Theory and Research, had the tremendous privilege of being visited by a guest speaker, one very distinguished Dr. Lobsang Sangay. Dr. Sangay is a renown figure in the field of international human rights law, a Senior Visiting Fellow at the East Asian Legal Studies […]
  • Be Love: Truth, Power, and the People - Join The King Center for a free Nonviolence365 virtual public training that blends the Six Principles and Six Steps of Nonviolence with practical strategies for leadership, civic engagement, and community accountability Featuring Bonita Hampton Smith and Vonnetta L. West from The King Center. Thursday, November 20, 202511:30 AM ESTFree to attend with registration. Learn more […]
  • Guest Lecture with Dr. Lindsey Pruett - Guest speaker Dr. Lindsey Pruett, Assistant Professor in the Government Department at Hamilton College, NY, (middle) with Political Science professors and URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies Director Dr. Skip Mark (right), and Associate Director Dr. Roya Izadi (left) at URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies.
  • Sadae Naidoo on Perry Garfinkel’s Visit to URI - Sadae Naidoo, an MA Student in Political Science, writes about Perry Garfinkel’s powerful lecture on living Gandhi’s values and the challenges of applying them in today’s fast-paced world. A talk by Perry GarfinkelOn Wednesday, October 22, 2025, our lecture room filled with students and faculty for a talk by Perry Garfinkel. He is a veteran […]
  • Tibet, Nonviolence, and the International Human Rights Law - Join us for an inspiring lecture with Dr. Lobsang Sangay, former President of the Central Tibetan Administration and Senior Visiting Fellow at Harvard Law School. Dr. Sangay will share insights from his years of leadership and dialogue across cultures, exploring the path toward peace, human rights, and a compassionate global community. Free and open to […]
  • Preferences on Military Involvement in Economic Development - The SFRS Lab at the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies invites you to a presentation by Dr. Lindsey Pruett titled Public Opinion and Senegal’s Armée-Nation: Preferences on Military Involvement in Economic Development. The event will take place on Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 2 PM in the Multicultural Student Services Center, Room 203.
  • Interfaith Friendsgiving Potluck - Join us for an Interfaith Friendsgiving Potluck at Kingston Congregational Church on Thursday, November 13, from 5:30 to 7 PM. Enjoy an evening of food, community, and live music with students from different campus organizations. All are welcome – you may attend with or without contributing to the potluck.
  • A Tribute to Dr. Arthur B. Stein (Art) - August 25, 1937 – October 24, 2025 Dr. Arthur Benjamin Stein (Art), a cherished father, husband, brother, friend, and mentor, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. He served as a Professor Emeritus in the Political Science Department at the University of Rhode Island. He was a founding member […]
  • How to Gandhi in 6 (Somewhat) Easy Steps - Join us for an evening with Perry Garfinkel, New York Times contributor and bestselling author of Becoming Gandhi. Garfinkel shares lessons from his global and inner journey to live Gandhi’s principles of truth and nonviolence.Where: Quinn Hall 214, University of Rhode IslandWhen: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 PMFree and open to the public. Hope […]
  • Reflecting on 25 Years of the WPS Agenda: Lessons Learned from Gender Research and UN Peace Operations - The International Peace Institute (IPI), in partnership with the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, the Stimson Center, RESDAL, and the Gender and Security Sector Lab, invites you to a public policy forum marking the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. We are proud to share that Roya Izadi, Associate Director of […]
  • A Special Lecture with H.Em. Sangbhum Rinpoche Thupten Tsultrem - During the 26th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute, His Eminence Sangbhum Thupten Tsultrem Rinpoche delivered a special lecture titled “Developing and Sustaining Inner Peace for Nonviolence Leaders.” Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and practitioner, shared insights on cultivating mindfulness, compassion, and spiritual grounding as essential qualities for those leading movements in nonviolence and peacebuilding.
  • 26th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute - The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies held its 26th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute from July 14–25, 2025. Participants from around the world gathered to study and practice Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolence through Level I and II certification trainings, leadership development, and reconciliation workshops led by distinguished trainers and peace […]
  • International Day of Peace - The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies celebrated International Day of Peace on September 22, 2025, at the URI Quad. The event brought together students, faculty, and community members for a day of reflection, music, and dialogue promoting nonviolence, compassion, and a global culture of peace. Co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences, URI […]
  • Good is Powerful Beyond Measure - The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies hosted Rev. Melony McGant, storyteller, poet, and author of Good is Powerful Beyond Measure: An Anthology of Hope. Rev. McGant shared her reflections on how embracing goodness and compassion fosters peace and community, followed by a discussion and book signing.
  • 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