Our Palestine/Israel lecture series continues on Tuesday, Nov 7 with a talk from Dr. Shayna Weiss of Brandeis University on Israeli music and Judaism. Join us as usual at 2.40pm in the LPAC Cinema—pizza will be served.

We are pleased to announce the fourth event in our Palestine/Israel lecture series, featuring Dr. Atalia Omer from the University of Notre Dame. Please join us on Thursday, Nov 2 at 2:40pm in the LPAC Cinema for her lecture on Jewish-Palestinian solidarity. Pizza will be served.

For the third event in our Palestine/Israel series, we are excited to welcome Mary Hazboun, an independent artist, who will be speaking about Palestinian art, trauma, and healing. Join us on Tuesday, October 31 at 2:40pm in the LPAC Cinema. Pizza will be served.

As part of our ongoing series on the history, culture, and dynamics of Palestine/Israel, we welcome Dr. Enaya Othman of Marquette University for a lecture on Palestinian women’s activism and dress. Dr. Othman will be speaking on Thursday, October 26 at 2.40pm in the Lang Performing Arts Center Cinema. Pizza will be served.

Join us on Tuesday, October 24 at 2.40pm in the Lang Performing Arts Center Cinema for a lecture from Dr. Barak Mendelsohn on Israeli Security Policy. Dr. Mendelsohn comes to us from Haverford College, where he is Professor of Political Science.

Our hearts are heavy as we follow the ongoing conflict in Palestine/Israel. In the spirit of understanding and dialogue, Peace and Conflict Studies will host a series of lectures on topics ranging from activism and history to arts and culture from leading scholars and practitioners on the region.

We’re excited to host a screening of short videos produced by students from the Peace Praxis Lab!

Curious about Peace and Conflict Studies? Take a study break with us next Monday Oct 9 and snack on sushi and ice cream mochi as you learn about the department!

The PCS Department has partnered with Swarthmore Public Safety and the Stop the Bleed movement on a September 28 on-campus training session preparing bystanders to offer lifesaving care in response to injuries with rapid blood loss.