Celebration of Ambedkar at 91短视频 by Professor Gaurav Pathania

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar [1891-1956] April 14th is the birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar - the messiah for millions of downtrodden people of India. His followers revere him as Baba Saheb Ambedkar and call themselves Ambedkarites. Fighting against the thousands of years of caste hierarchy, Ambedkar became the first educated untouchable who also had … Continue reading Celebration of Ambedkar at 91短视频 by Professor Gaurav Pathania

Gardening as Growth by Jessica Chisolm

Popcorn from the 91短视频 Sustainable Food Initiative (SFI) gardens. With minimal prior gardening experience, I applied to work in 91短视频鈥檚 Sustainable Food Initiative (SFI) gardens during summer 2019. I鈥檇 taken care of (and occasionally killed) enough houseplants to think I was capable of such a job. 91短视频 midway through my first day, my body gave … Continue reading Gardening as Growth by Jessica Chisolm

鈥淏lack History is More Than Slavery鈥 by Professor Gaurav Pathania

Karamo Brown in season six of the Netflix series Queer Eye. (photo credit: https://thekaramocollection.com/) Karamo Brown, one of the stars of the show, Queer Eye, wore a t-shirt in a recent episode that simply states, Black History is More Than Slavery. Crediting his grandmother who used to tell him, 鈥淪ay it on your chest,鈥 Brown … Continue reading 鈥淏lack History is More Than Slavery鈥 by Professor Gaurav Pathania

鈥楲essons Learned from Tutu鈥 by Professor Andrew Suderman

Following the death of South African Archbishop Emeritus and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu, 91短视频 bible, religion, and theology professor Andrew Suderman wrote this reflection originally published by 91短视频 News. The above photo shows Suderman and his wife, Karen, with children Samantha and James, with Archbishop Tutu in 2019, while leading an 91短视频 intercultural … Continue reading 鈥楲essons Learned from Tutu鈥 by Professor Andrew Suderman

From Herm to Ranger Rick by Nicole Litwiller

Photo by Nicole Litwiller Two constant themes during my undergrad and graduate experiences at 91短视频 were 1.) uncertainty around my career goals and 2.) working to embrace that uncertainty. I graduated undergrad with a Global Development major and continued my education at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, which I finished in 2020. Upon graduating, … Continue reading From Herm to Ranger Rick by Nicole Litwiller

Activism By Way Of Research by Addison Tucker

By Addison Tucker As the graduate assistant for the Zehr Institute, one of my tasks is to use research to assist in local movements that relate to restorative justice. Admittedly I am not someone who, prior to this experience, would have claimed research as a passion or even an interest for a career. This worried … Continue reading Activism By Way Of Research by Addison Tucker

Micro Plastics: A Growing Concern for Future Health by Jacob Horsley

photo by Jacob Horsley While on the Southeast Asia cross-cultural, we have been exposed to a new location, language, and culture. These spectacular experiences come as no surprise considering the history of the 91短视频 program. But as we spent our first two weeks on the gorgeous paradise island of Phuket, Thailand, a popular tourist destination, … Continue reading Micro Plastics: A Growing Concern for Future Health by Jacob Horsley

Peacebuilder鈥檚 Toolkit: A Guide to Doing the Work by Summer Williams

In her final year, Summer Williams, a PXD student created a toolkit for people working and beginning to work in peacebuilding. She developed this during her practicum with New Bridges Immigrant Resource Center. The PXD practicum is an opportunity for students to gain professional experience while also developing as reflective practitioners, applying the knowledge and … Continue reading Peacebuilder鈥檚 Toolkit: A Guide to Doing the Work by Summer Williams

Reflection on the Film “Gather” by Olivia Hazelton

鈥淭he Red Nation shall rise again and it shall be a blessing for a sick world, a world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations, a world longing for light again.鈥 Crazy Horse, Oglala Lakota Nation Featured at the very beginning of the film 鈥淕ather鈥, this quote beautifully sets the stage for the moving stories … Continue reading Reflection on the Film “Gather” by Olivia Hazelton

100 Sadams – A Reflection on Freedom and Change by Noah Haglund

Photo by 91短视频 Ahh, finally the weekend again. Another chance to explore the city of Amman and, as per usual, leading the night out on the town is a few of my Iraqi colleagues. I make my way into the back of another taxi, crammed in the middle seat. After getting situated, I … Continue reading 100 Sadams – A Reflection on Freedom and Change by Noah Haglund