Faculty and Staff Summer Activities at the Kroc Institute
Introduction
For the Kroc Institute’s faculty and staff, the end of the academic year isn’t just a time to relax and enjoy the warm weather. For many, summer brings the ability to travel, conduct research, and attend or present at conferences.
“Returning from a year of leave at Tantur, Jerusalem, and re-assuming my responsibilities as Kroc Institute director, it is exciting to see how our staff and faculty do not rest on their laurels, even during the summertime,” said Asher Kaufman, John M. Regan, Jr. Director of the Kroc Institute and professor of history and peace studies.
Professional Development
Faculty and staff were asked to self-submit their summer activities. Below are some examples of professional development and work opportunities pursued:
Conferences and Workshops
Pam Blair, Jena O’Brien, Lisa Gallagher, Anne E. Hayner, and Kathryn Sawyer Vidrine attended professional development conferences tailored to their roles at the Kroc Institute at various locations.
Faculty Presentations
Several faculty members presented at conferences, including Ebrahim Moosa, Gwendolyn Purifoye, Lisa Schirch, Ernesto Verdeja, Mary Ellen O’Connell, and Laurie Nathan.
Research & Writing
Faculty members engaged in research and writing over the summer:
Aref Dostyar led the authorship of a report on dialogue conditions in Afghanistan. Laura Miller-Graff visited Palestine for the Promoting Positive Family Futures project. Gerard F. Powers contributed to a policy publication. Others also pursued various research projects.
Teaching
Some faculty members taught courses during the summer, both on campus and abroad:
Campus Teaching
Emmanuel Katongole taught a course on “Religion, Peace & Development in Africa.”
Abroad Teaching
Laurie Nathan led a United Nations mediation course. Ernesto Verdeja and Atalia Omer co-taught a summer course on “Global Issues: Violence and Peace in the Modern Age.” Others also taught courses during the summer.
Travel, Meetings, and Other Activities
Faculty members engaged in various activities during the summer:
Josefina Echavarría Alvarez traveled to Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Croatia for project proposals and meetings. Carolina Serrano Idrovo traveled to Colombia for the Barometer Initiative. Ebrahim Moosa was a visiting fellow in Berlin, Germany. Others also participated in travel, meetings, and other activities.
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