Julia Gometz: How the Carter School taught me to think critically and be an effective leader
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I graduated from George Mason University's Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR) in May 1994 with a master's degree in conflict analysis and resolution—and regrettably, I have not been back since. I arrived at ICAR in September 1991, fresh out of Emory University's undergraduate program in International Relations, having completed an internship at The Carter Presidential Center at Emory University, where my passion for conflict resolution blossomed. When it was announced in July that the institute (which became a school in 2012) had been renamed the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, I was tickled to see the new connection between my former "stomping grounds." |
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The Power and Importance of Networking! |
Networking is essential to your future career! Join us for a virtual panel discussion about how to make the most of networking even in these "socially distant" times. Speakers include recent Carter School alumni, students, and faculty. Registration. |
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Join us for a fall-themed Sip and Paint! Learn how to mix the colors and use different brush techniques to create your own masterpiece with Mason alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends. Register by November 13. |
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Book Discussion with Robert Putnam |
The Business for a Better World Center is hosting Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone and Our Kids, for a discussion on his latest book The Upswing, and how we can learn to be a stronger, more unified nation. Learn more. |
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The Artist-Activist: Centering Black Voices |
The Artist-Activist: Centering Black Voices speaker series produced by the Mason College of Visual and Performing Arts is pleased to host prolific dance choreographer, industry expert, and author Theresa Howard along with anti-racist theater advocate Nicole Brewer for a digital conversation focused on being change agents. Learn more. |
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Mason's Carter School helps bring Restorative Justice to Arlington County Since January, the school has partnered with Restorative Arlington, a new initiative aimed at incorporating restorative justice practices into Arlington County's public schools, legal system and community. The partnership was formalized in July when The Carter School's Dean Alpaslan Özerdem and Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz signed a joint Letter of Intent. |
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New master's concentration set to prepare students for conflict-sensitive peacebuilding For Agnieszka Paczyńska, a career as both an associate professor at George Mason University’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution and as a peacebuilding professional who has worked with NGOs and U.S. government agencies alike has given her front-row access to observing the latest developments in peace and conflict studies. |
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Better Evidence Project Earlier this fall, the Better Evidence Project (BEP) welcomed new executive director Kristina Hooks. She is an anthropologist and scholar-practitioner specializing in large-scale violence against civilians as well as emerging forms of warfare and violence. BEP is currently transitioning to a new website with additional features including a Research Library, calendar of events, funding cycle information, and more. As members of our BEP community, we are sharing the link to this starter website with you first! As we build a collaborative hub for our field, please send your related peacebuilding events to feature on our calendar or materials for our Research Library to bep@gmu.edu. We are also accepting pitches for our scholar-practitioner focused peacebuilding blog. |
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