Peacebuilding and conflict resolution: Tools to support democratization process in Myanmar
Leaders of Myanmar’s political parties, non-government organizations, and civil society organizations came together last December in Yangon for the first time to discuss how peacebuilding and conflict resolution can support the country’s ongoing democratization process.
Over 80 participants attended the weeklong “Seminar and Workshop on Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding,” facilitated by Drs. Anna Snyder and Stephanie Stobbe, professors of Conflict Resolution Studies at Menno Simons College. The event was organized by Zaceu Lian, a University of Winnipeg Alumnus and Director of the Council for Democracy in Burma, and sponsored by the DeFehr Foundation.
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New curriculum encourages critical thinking on the role of gender in peace
A new peace curriculum designed by Voice of Women for Peace Manitoba, aims to transform and enhance young women’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes around peace building and conflict resolution.
The curriculum, “Women, Peace & Activism: A Toolkit for Young Feminists to Build a Culture of Peace,” was written by Janna Barkman and Jazmin Papadopoulos, both of whom have studied at Menno Simons College (MSC).
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New practicum opportunities for CRS and IDS students
Updated January 16, 2015
In 2014, Ruth Taronno, MSC's Director of Practicum, travelled to Ghana to explore potential practicum opportunities for conflict resolution and international development students. As a result of the trip, practicum opportunities are available for students at the organizations listed below.
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Exploring practicum opportunities in Ghana
A two-week trip to Ghana resulted in five new practicum opportunities for conflict resolution and international development students at Menno Simons College (MSC).
Ruth Taronno, MSC’s Director of Practicum and Alumni Relations, travelled to Ghana in late April to develop relationships and investigate possible practicum placements with 10 organizations.
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Ted talk: Nine facts about Ted Dyck
Get to know Ted Dyck, Director of Food Services at CMU—the man who will be serving up chicken fingers and fries at the upcoming alumni event, Dinner with Ted.
1. He’s a family man. Ted has three grown sons—Neil, Andrew (married to Annali) and Sam (married to Saara), and a stepdaughter named Mary. Ted and his wife, Pat, have been married for four-and-a-half years, and they became grandparents in 2012 when Andrew and Annali’s son, Henry, was born.
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