Progress reports on a “global movement for a culture of peace.”

There is an instrument, well-known across the world, that sets standards for the achievement of a culture of peace, although it is largely ignored in the U.S. This was the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace (1999). The DPACP was created by a Resolution of the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/60/L.5). To view reports (2005) on the progress of this initiative across the globe, please visit: http://decade-culture-of-peace.org

 

Recommended Reads

We discussed some books at the last meeting that would be worth reading over the break:

• Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
• The Things They Carried and In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien
• Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
• War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges
• Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
• The Ground Truth (dvd)
• Road From Ar Ramadi by Camilo Mejia
• Letters to a Young Teacher and Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol

 

Peace Studies Club Purpose Statement

The following statement was developed over a series of Peace Studies Club meetings, and describes the member’s common understanding of peace and how it can be achieved:

The Peace Studies Club of California University of Pennsylvania promotes peace in all spheres of life, from the personal and local to the national and global. We recognize that peace is more than the absence of violence and conflict; it is a process of proactive, creative peace-making. This process requires close teamwork and relationships; therefore the Club’s primary purpose is to gather concerned students for collective action and sharing information. We strive to realize peace first in them-selves as a foundation for peace with others and throughout the world. To further such positive relationships, the Club participates in dialogue with other individuals and groups, regardless of their goals or ideologies, and of facilitates such dialogue throughout the University and the community. Since ignorance, apathy, and unresolved conflict breed violence, a central purpose of the Club is to bring a social awareness and conscience to the Cal U community through speakers, publications, and events.

 

12-2-08 Teach-in: Genocide in Darfur

Genocide in Darfur
What’s actually going on there, and why is it happening?

Since 2004, dozens of activist groups have pressured the United States Government to take action on the first large-scale human rights crisis of the 21^st Century.

Join the Peace Studies Club in learning about Darfur and discussing this important issue.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
11:00 am Common Hour
Duda Hall Room 103
Student Presenter: Jesse Wiser

Free pizza will be provided for anyone that attends!

 

First Peace Studies Teach-In

The Peace Studies Club is launching a series of student teach-ins. Lauren Kross will discuss media violence in her presentation, “This is for fighting; This is for fun,” in Duda 103 on Tuesday, November 18 at 11am.

 

The Catalyst Archive

Current Issue:

Catalyst, Issue 11, December 2, 2008

Past Issues:

Catalyst, Issue 10, November 14, 2008
Catalyst, Issue 9, October, 30, 2008
Catalyst, Issue 8, April 21, 2008
Catalyst, Issue 7, April 7, 2008
Catalyst, Issue 6, February 26, 2008
Catalyst, Issue 5, January 28, 2008
Catalyst, Issue 4, December 3, 2008
Catalyst, Issue 3, November 19, 2008
Catalyst, Issue 2 (Temporarily MIA)
Catalyst, Issue 1, n.d.

 

Peace Studies-related Journals

Journal of Peace Research
Peace and Conflict Studies
Journal of Peace Education 
Journal for Peace and Justice Studies 
The International Journal for Peace Studies
Peace and Conflict, The Journal of Peace Psychology
Peace, Conflict and Development: An Interdisciplinary Journal
Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy
Conflict Management and Peace Science 
Journal of Religion, Conflict, and Peace 
The Journal of Conflict Resolution  
Defense and Peace Economics
Human Rights Quarterly 

Conflict management and peace science
Global change, peace & security 
International journal of humanities and peace 
International journal on world peace 
Peace and change
Peace & Conflict Monitor
Cooperation and Conflict
International Journal of Conflict and Violence

 

 

Elected Officers

The Peace Studies Club elected the following student officers at their kick-off meeting on November 5th, 2008:

· President: Trevor Wiser

· Vice President: Shinesa Chowdhury

· Treasurer: Jesse Wiser

· Secretary: Charles Kacsur

The Club’s Advisor is Andrae Marak, Ph.D., Chair of the Dept. of History & Political Science.

 

Peace Studies Club Kick-off Meeting!

Peace Studies Club

Kick – off Meeting!

Cal U’s first club for progressives and activists will celebrate its beginning this Wednesday, November 5, at 7:45 in Duda with free pizza and discussion. The club will work to publish the Catalyst, bring controversial and educational speakers to campus, and take part in any activities its members propose.  Don’t miss this chance to be part of Cal U history.

Duda Room 303

3^rd Floor, follow the signs

Wednesday, November 5

7:45 pm