OpportunitiesPeace, Justice, and Conflict Studies Program

There are many opportunities for engaging with the PJCS program. You are encouraged to become part of a rigorous academic community dedicated to sharing ideas, implementing peace-making practices, and making a positive impact in the world.

Discover the Opportunities with Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies

  • Study Away The opportunity to study away greatly enhances your understanding of the peace-building concepts and theories taught in the classroom. By immersing yourself in different cultural, social, and political environments, you can witness the power and impact of peace-building efforts and gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities and challenges involved. Recent travel destinations for PJCS students include Colombia, Sweden, South Africa, Latin America, Northern Ireland, and New Zealand. Scholarship support is available through the Student Peace Awards.

  • Model United Nations The PJCS program supports the Model United National club on campus. This group helps students explore and become engaged in international affairs and the concept of the United Nations. It also builds essential skills of debate, public speaking, and conflict resolution. The group travels to the American Model United Nations Conference each fall.

  • Student Organizations Students in the PJCS Program are also leaders across campus in many student organizations. Two of the most common groups are Building Bridges and the Environmental Action Coalition. Building Bridges is a student organization that focuses on educating and informing community members on issues relating to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Environmental Action Coalition promotes climate justice, zero-waste, and campus sustainability through awareness, stewardship, and mobilization.

  • Student Peace Awards The PJCS program each year offers small monetary awards to defray student expenses related to off-campus study, internships, or an independent project.

  • Internships, Careers, and Graduate School There are many state, national, and global opportunities for internships, careers, and graduate school in areas related to peace, justice, and conflict resolution. Here is a list of resources for internships and careers and for graduate schools to get you started exploring this important field of study and work. Faculty and the staff in the Career Development Office can help you with your search.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture Speakers at the MLK Memorial Lecture are champions of civil rights and non-violence; their work, and the work of their organizations, reflects the same principles advocated by Dr. King. The annual lecture was first held in 1986.

  • Wallenberg Lecture The Wallenberg Lecture brings peace, justice, and conflict studies scholars to campus. It was established in 1983 to commemorate the heroic service of Raoul Wallenberg in support of persecuted Jews during the Second World War.

  • MAYDAY! Peace Conference The annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference was established in 1981 to inspire attendees to work for justice and peace throughout the world. Topics have ranged from arms control and landmines, to Tibet and capital punishment.