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McCormack Faculty Nominate Environmental Expert as Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipient ›
Gus Speth to be honored for his leadership, advocacy work, and commitment to environmental policy, including mentoring the next generation of scholars.Tags: global governance, maria ivanova, craig murphy, timothy shaw, environmental policy, james gustave speth, gus speth, united nations development programme
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UMass Boston Faculty, Students, and Alumni Form Veterans’ Court Consortium ›
McCormack team joins local advocates to seek state funds to study alternative justice program for veterans.Tags: mgs, conflict resolution, joiner center, darren kew, mcormack graduate school of policy and global studies, jeffrey cox, veterans' court consortium, center for peace, democracy,and development
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UMass Boston Alumna Appointed as First Director of Development at McCormack Grad School ›
Conflict resolution alumna, Vanessa DiCarlo, becomes new fundraising chief for her alma mater.Tags: alumni, mccormack graduate school of policy and global studies, graduate program in conflict resolution, vanessa dicarlo
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South African Activist Praises Response to Boston Marathon Bombings ›
Albie Sachs, an anti-apartheid activist, car bombing survivor, and one of the authors of South Africa’s constitution, praised the response of UMass Boston students following the Boston Marathon bombings. -
Stopping Climate Change, A Global Responsiblity ›
UN climate chief Christiana Figueres talks about climate conflict at recent UMass Boston event.Tags: mccormack graduate school, mccormack graduate school, climate change, center for governance and sustainability, christiana figueres, environmental policy, graduate programs in conflict resolution, global warming
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James Gustave Speth to Deliver 2013 UMass Boston Commencement Address ›
Chancellor J. Keith Motley has announced that James Gustave “Gus” Speth, co-founder of the Natural Resources Defense Council and the World Resources Institute, will deliver the principal address at the University of Massachusetts Boston’s 45th commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 31, 2013. -
Is Peace Possible? Young Middle Eastern Ultimate Frisbee Players Believe It Is ›
Ultimate Peace teen group shares insights with UMass Boston communityTags: john w. mccormack graduate school of policy and global studies, graduate programs in conflict resolution, middle east peace, ultimate frisbee
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United Nations Climate Leader Christiana Figueres to Speak at UMass Boston ›
Christiana Figueres, the top United Nations leader on climate change, will speak at the University of Massachusetts Boston on April 24.Tags: mccormack, conflict resolution, slomoff, christiana figueres
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UMass Boston’s Policy School Showcases Community Partnerships ›
At recent UMass Boston event, McCormack Grad School showcases their community engagement activities.Tags: research, alumni, gerontology, public policy, diversity, conflict resolution, commonwealth compact, center for social policy, peace, collins center, olli, public affairs, pension action center, mark warren, donna haig friedman, community engagement, governance and sustainability
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UMass Boston Played Pivotal Role in UN Arms Treaty Process ›
McCormack Grad School peacemaker led informal September 2010 meeting in Boston to spark momentum and provide a space for open talks.Tags: john w. mccormack graduate school of policy and global studies, un arms trade treaty, moakley chair of peace and reconciliation, padraig o'malley
