The Need for Courage: Experiments with Peace

MU Center for Peacemaking
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Creative problem solving is an essential skill in any peacebuilder's toolbox. In this series, the Marquette University Center for Peacemaking will interview peacemakers from a wide range of professions and disciplines to explore time-tested and novel ways that nonviolent action can infuse creativity and pragmatism into addressing pressing issues in our communities.

Episodes

  1. FEB 26

    Restorative justice and conceptualized peace: Ideas for improving society with Dr. Gabe Velez

    In December we interviewed Dr. Gabe Velez for a “crossover episode” of AML Conversations with the Center for Peacemaking’s “The Need for Courage.”   Dr. Gabriel Velez, associate professor at Marquette University and author of the recent Making Meaning of Justice and Peace: A Developmental Lens, discussed how peace education and restorative practices shape young people’s understanding of justice, belonging, and community—both in Colombia and Milwaukee. Dr. Velez also shares insights on conceptualizing peace, the challenges of fostering optimism in turbulent times, and practical steps for encouraging youth engagement.

    26 min

  2. FEB 11

    Introduction: The need for courage in peacemaking with Pat Kennelly

    In the inaugural episode, host John Byrne speaks with Pat Kennelly, director of the Marquette University Center for Peacemaking. They discuss the Center's goals, highlighting the impacts on student formation and community engagement. The discussion also explores peacemaking in different professions and geographies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Center for Peacemaking's Podcast06:10 The Role of Students in Peacemaking12:22 International Peacemaking Efforts

    19 min
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Creative problem solving is an essential skill in any peacebuilder's toolbox. In this series, the Marquette University Center for Peacemaking will interview peacemakers from a wide range of professions and disciplines to explore time-tested and novel ways that nonviolent action can infuse creativity and pragmatism into addressing pressing issues in our communities.

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