04/16/2024
Join Us for a Transformative Day: "What's Peace Got to Do With It?" 10th Annual PACS Symposium
You're invited to join us at our 10th Annual Spring Symposium. We have created a program that is festive and also promises to inspire and give you tools to transform conflicts in your life. Learn from top experts in the field how to deal with conflicts in your personal, professional, and academic life and to contribute to a more peaceful culture.
Date: April 19, 2024
Time: 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM
Location: HLC Presentation Hall (2.1550), Jonathan Dr, Austin, TX 78752
Morning Highlights:
8:15 AM: Pick you your lunch ticket and start your day with us over coffee and pastries.
9:00 AM: Welcome by Dr. Shirin Khosropour, celebrating our center's journey and setting the stage for a day of transformative discussions.
9:30 AM: Keynote by George A. Lopez, Ph.D., a renowned figure in peace studies. Dr. Lopez, Professor Emeritus at the Kroc Institute at the University of Notre Dame, brings a wealth of knowledge from his groundbreaking work in peace education and conflict transformation around the globe.
10:30 AM: Dive into "Peace in Your Relationships," a panel discussion unveiling the intricacies of peace at an interpersonal level.
11:30 AM: Tour the juried art exhibit and experience the intersection of art, conflict transformation, and peace with ACC’s The Art Galleries (TAG) and see the top awardees of our annual art competition.
Afternoon Sessions:
12:00 PM: Enjoy a vegetarian lunch, courtesy of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies.
1:00 PM: "In Conversation: Transforming Conflicts in Your Career" – a must-attend conversation on adopting peace practices in your work or breaking into the field of conflict transformation.
2:30 PM: Engage with the arts during our performances & coffee break, showcasing ACC's Dance talents.
3:30 PM: "What's Global Peace Have to Do With Your Community?" – A panel connecting global peace with local initiatives.
This symposium is not just an event; it's a movement toward integrating peace and conflict transformation into every aspect of our lives. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal relationships, elevate your career, or contribute to community transformation, there's something here for you.
Don't miss this transformative experience. Register now and secure your spot at the forefront of peace and conflict studies. https://liberalarts.austincc.edu/center-peace-conflict-studies/peace-conflict-studies-symposium-2024/
The symposium "What's Peace Got to Do With It?: Transforming Conflicts in Your Relationships, Career, and Community" is brought to you by Austin Community College's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies in collaboration with ACC’s division of Arts and Digital Media, including departments of Dance, Drama, Art, and The Art Galleries.
This event is free and open to the community. Please spread the word!