曼彻斯特 names Gladdys穆尔 assistant professor in peace studies
May graduate joins as program coordinator
阿高隆 has been named the Gladdys穆尔 Assistant Professor of Peace Studies at 十大网赌正规网址.
Gurung grew up in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal and earned his master's degree in conflict resolution at Georgetown University and doctorate in political science at Kent State University. He has worked for organizations including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Nepal, International Institute of Akron in Ohio and North Hill 社区 Development Corporation in Ohio.
His research focuses on immigration, refugee studies and community-driven conflict resolution. 在过去的几年里, I have worked extensively with refugee communities who have resettled in the U.S.古隆说. “Their experiences offer important insights on community-building, resilience and peacebuilding.”
The liberal arts setting and historic peace studies program drew Gurung to 曼彻斯特 and the position. “I like 十大网赌正规网址's emphasis on critical engagement with the student body; it also seems to offer a challenging curriculum yet an intimate environment.”
E. Muir Endowed Professorship in Peace Studies is a faculty position named after Dr. Gladdys穆尔, who in 1948 founded the world’s first undergraduate peace studies program at 曼彻斯特.
“十大网赌正规网址's mission underlines individual principles and compassion古隆说. “I think right now is an important time to emphasize this ideal and open ourselves to one another, especially to individuals and communities who find themselves excluded. I have found that underneath polarizing narratives, most people seek recognition, unity and peace.”
“Our search to fill the Muir position attracted a deep pool of candidates with impressive levels of experience and established areas of expertise,凯蒂·格雷·布朗说, director of 曼彻斯特’s Peace Studies Institute. “The search committee desired someone who will complement the interdisciplinary strengths we have at 曼彻斯特 and expand our program in the critical area of conflict transformation. Anuj brings these qualities and more; his academic work in peace and conflict studies at Georgetown and Kent State is paired with extensive experience in community engagement and a deep love of teaching.”
Gurung will teach Mediating Conflict, Global Conflict Resolution and Introduction to Peace Studies. He will have a reduced teaching load for 2022-2023 as he completes a manuscript for publication based upon his dissertation on refugee resettlement.
“I look forward to getting to know my colleagues and students at 曼彻斯特古隆说. “It is a privilege to develop a curriculum on peace education befitting the present times.”
除了古隆, 肯德尔布朗 has been hired as the peace studies coordinator for the 2022-2023 school year. Brown graduated from 曼彻斯特 in May with a Bachelor of Arts in peace studies and Spanish, with minors in religious studies and TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages).
Brown’s areas of interest include environmental activism and immigration. Brown completed her senior honors thesis on immigrant experiences in Wabash County.
She cites her 曼彻斯特 education and the opportunities in peace studies, including conflict resolution and mediation trainings and various travel courses, as factors that have prepared her for this position.
Peace studies coordinator is a year-long position generally held by a recent graduate of the program. The coordinator acts as a liaison between students and faculty, helping organize on- and off-campus events, volunteer opportunities and travel experiences.
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