Local Effort -- Global Relief

CIRO Keynote Speaker Dr. Dee Aker

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:19:11 +0000

Dr. Dee Aker is the Interim Director of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ). At the Institute, Dr. Aker created and directs the Women PeaceMakers Program, Nepal Project, and WorldLink ~ Connecting youth to global affairs program . She has organized four international conferences on gender related dimensions of peace building in the last four years and is the executive producer of three Women Peacemakers films which are shown internationally and, most recently, at the UN in February 2008.

Her career was launched in 1963 when she was selected as an early Peace Corps volunteer to serve in Colombia. A psychological anthropologist and a conflict resolution professional, Dr. Aker has over 30 years experience working with international communities and individuals in transition. She facilitated training, communications and negotiations for groups and individuals in conflict and transition throughout Europe, Africa, Central America and South Asia. Dr. Aker has extensive experience in international higher education, including administration, curriculum development and teaching, and is the former director of an American university in Kenya and former president of the University of Humanistic Studies.

Before coming to the IPJ to work in conflict mitigation, Aker worked with Carl Rogers at the Center for Studies of the Person and the Carl Rogers Institute for Peace on special conflict transformation efforts in Europe and Central America. Currently her work includes specialized public sector programs for youth, women and political leaders.

Conference for International Relief Organizations (CIRO) — Saturday, May 3, 2008 at City College

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Voyage for Cleaner Energy

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:46:21 +0000

May 1, 2008
11:10-12:25pm City College Saville Theatre

San Diego City College World Cultures Program will feature Robert Swan who will speak on his arctic adventures and solutions to global warming.

Peace Panel

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:40:28 +0000

Peace Panel
Wednesday April 23, 2008
11:10-12:35pm at the Saville Theatre on the City College Campus

City College World Cultures Program will be hosting a Peace Panel. Dean Headley, University of San Diego, will be the keynote speaker. City College faculty participants will include N. Cary, C. Harlow, S. Bouscaren and G. Wisehart.

CIRO Keynote Speaker

admin — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:17:43 +0000

Conference for International Relief Organizations:

The Keynote Speaker will be Dee Aker, Ph. D., Interim Director of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ) at the University of San Diego.

Jane Goodall to speak at University of San Diego (USD)

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:16:32 +0000

Jane Goodall will be speaking at USD on Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m. as part of the Joan B. Kroc Distinguished Lecture Series: “A Reason to Hope.” Visit the USD Institute for Peace and Justice for more info.

Conference Goals

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:23:46 +0000

Are you interested in…

helping people in need?

world travel?

working internationally?

career options?

new languages?

different cultures?

On Saturday, May 3rd, San Diego City College will provide a platform for international relief and peace-making organizations to raise awareness about their mission, work and accomplishments. This conference will provide ways in which the San Diego community can have a greater impact on global relief efforts through international organizations. City College is an inner-city campus with an internationally diverse student body, faculty and staff, and is committed to the development of informed, active citizens who will be lifelong learners, engaged in community development and community service.

Visit CIROatCityCollege.org for more Information