Category: Peace and Conflict Studies
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Fall 2025 PCS Courses
PCS is pleased to announce no fewer than nine courses for Fall 2025! PEAC 006/MUSI 006B: Music and War with Prof. Barbara Milewski (T/Th 1:15-2:30pm) PEAC 015: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies with Prof. Lee Smithey (T/Th 1:15-2:30pm) PEAC 024/RELG 023: Quakers Past and Present with Prof. Ellen Ross (T/Th 11:20-12:35pm) PEAC 030: War…
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Announcing the keynote speakers for the 2025 Annual Conference of the Peace and Justice Studies Association
Swarthmore College and the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies are proud to host the 2025 Annual Conference of the Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA), to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from October 9-12, 2025. The conference will welcome as keynote speakers Kazu Haga, Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding, and Dr. Atalia Omer, each a…
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Teaching Spotlight: Prof. Michael Wilson Becerril
PCS Professor Michael Wilson Becerril has been nominated by no fewer than 10 students to be featured in a Swarthmore Teaching Spotlight! Prof. Becerril was recognized for his warmth, commitment to social justice, and inspiring approach to education. Read the full profile at the Teaching & Learning Commons: https://www.swarthmore.edu/teaching-learning-commons/teaching-spotlight-michael-wilson-becerril-peace-conflict-studies
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Prof. Barbara Milewski interviewed in BBC Documentary about Krystyna Zywulska
BBC Sounds: Songs from Auschwitz PCS affiliate Prof. Barbara Milewski shares her expertise in a BBC audio documentary for Holocaust Memorial Day 2025. Listen from 3:33 to hear Prof. Milewski discuss Krystyna Zywulska, a Jewish woman imprisoned in Auschwitz who wrote enduring songs and poems of resilience.
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PCS Sophomore Planning Info Session
For all our undecided sophomores curious about PCS, we’re kicking off the spring semester with an info session covering major/minor requirements, honors program details, and upcoming courses. Join us on Friday, Feb 7 at 2 p.m. in Parrish W237.
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2024 Recent Alumni Panel: Reflections on Leadership
PCS graduates go on to do incredible things. Join us in the Scheuer Room on Monday, December 9, from 7.30 to 9 PM, as we welcome back recent alumni to share their insights on life and leadership since graduating from Swarthmore!
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Spring 2025 PCS Courses
PCS is pleased to announce our Spring 2025 course selection! PEAC 004: Campaigning for Social Change with Prof. Lee Smithey (T/Th 9:55-11:10am) PEAC 009: Introduction to Engaged Scholarship with Prof. Ben Berger & Dr. Jennifer Magee (W 1:15-4:00pm) PEAC 025B: Transforming Intractable Conflict with Prof. Michael Wilson Becerril (T 1:15-4:00pm) PEAC 042: Human Rights Law…
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Dr. Karam Dana on Palestine and Solidarity
The fourth and final lecture of the Fall 2024 Palestine/Israel Speaker Series will take place at 2:40 p.m. next Thursday, November 7 in the Intercultural Center. Dr. Karam Dana of the University of Washington will speak on Palestine and Solidarity.
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Citizen George Film
Join us for a screening of a new feature-length documentary, Citizen George, about the remarkable life and work of George Lakey. George served as Lang Professor and faculty member of the Peace and Conflict Studies Program at Swarthmore College from 2006-2014, and he will join us for discussion after the film concludes! Date: Monday, November…
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Reem Kassis on Food and Politics
Our annual Palestine/Israel Speaker Series continues next Tuesday, November 5 at 2:40 p.m. in the Intercultural Center. Reem Kassis, who has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Serious Eats, will be speaking on Food and Politics.