Meet the Kroc School Faculty

Kroc School of Peace Studies
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What do a Harvard-trained lawyer, Catholic priest, political sociologist, social entrepreneur, published economist and renowned peacebuilder have in common? They are all faculty at the Kroc School. Meet our community of life-long learners focused on world-changing research, immersive training and developing individuals’ skills for positive social impact. Discover how we put theory to action with a profound attention to the context and lived experiences of those affected by violence and injustice. Our faculty are original thinkers, moral imagineers and social innovators who are shaping a better world for us all. Are you ready to join us in this your changemaking adventure?

Episodes

  1. 11/13/2017

    Professor Ami Carpenter

    Dana Chavarria, an alumnus from our MA in Peace and Justice program, interviews Kroc member faculty, Ami Carpenter, in this 30-minute podcast. Find out what put Professor Carpenter on the path to academia. Learn about her ability to promote resilience to violent extremism within communities.

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  2. 08/17/2017

    Professor Karen Henken

    Dana Chavarria, an alumnus from our MA in Peace and Justice program, interviews Kroc member faculty, Karen Henken, in this 21-minute podcast. Find out what inspired Professor Karen Henken to teach and become involved with the Kroc School. Learn about her passion and ability to promote social change and sustainability around the globe.

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  3. 08/17/2017

    Professor Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick

    Dana Chavarria, an alumnus from our MA in Peace and Justice program, interviews Kroc faculty member, Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, in this 33-minute podcast. Find out why Professor Choi-Fitzpatrick thinks his podcast image should be a funicular and the lessons Dana took away from his class.

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  4. 08/17/2017

    Professor Bill Headley

    Dana Chavarria, an alumnus from our MA in Peace and Justice program, interviews Kroc faculty member, Father Bill Headley, in this 14-minute podcasts. Learn about the new Interreligious Peacebuilding Certificate Professor Father Headley has developed.

    15 min

  5. 08/17/2017

    Professor Necla Tschirgi

    Dana Chavarria, an alumnus from our MA in Peace and Justice program, interviews Kroc faculty member, Necla Tschirgi, in this 21-minute podcast. Find out what Professor Tschirgi (with an expansive international career and a background in applied peacebuilding) has to say about her biggest failure.

    14 min

  6. 08/17/2017

    Professor Dustin Sharp

    Dana Chavarria, an alumnus from our MA in Peace and Justice program, interviews Kroc faculty member, Dustin Sharp, in this 27-minute podcast. Listen to Professor Sharp as he shares his journey from Peace Corps, Harvard Law, Human Rights Watch and finally to the Kroc School.

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  7. 08/17/2017

    Professor Topher McDougal

    Dana Chavarria, an alumnus from our MA in Peace and Justice program, interviews Kroc faculty member, Topher McDougal, in this 33-minute podcast. Professor McDougal tells a gut-wrenching story about the moment he felt compelled to dedicate his work to create positive social change. Discover what Professor McDougal thinks you should get excited about as an incoming student.

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What do a Harvard-trained lawyer, Catholic priest, political sociologist, social entrepreneur, published economist and renowned peacebuilder have in common? They are all faculty at the Kroc School. Meet our community of life-long learners focused on world-changing research, immersive training and developing individuals’ skills for positive social impact. Discover how we put theory to action with a profound attention to the context and lived experiences of those affected by violence and injustice. Our faculty are original thinkers, moral imagineers and social innovators who are shaping a better world for us all. Are you ready to join us in this your changemaking adventure?

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