MAYDAY! Peace ConferenceWednesday, May 1, 2024

Navigating Conflict: How do we communicate across differences and work toward peace? 

Wednesday, May 1
10-11:20 a.m.
Alumni Hall, OJ Johnson Student Union

A recording of this event will be posted here the day after the event.

At a time when there is so much conflict -- in world events, national politics, and even in our personal lives -- how do we engage with others and find common ground? Join us for the 2024 MAYDAY! Peace Conference on Wednesday, May 1st for a deep dive into peace-inspired strategies for navigating conflict and recognizing our shared humanity even when we disagree. 


This MAYDAY! teach-in will be an opportunity to to draw upon the expertise and insights of Gustavus faculty members from across the disciplines to examine what education's purpose is and should be, who actually decides what gets taught and why, and how the answers to these questions will impact us all in the short term and for generations to come. 

The MAYDAY! Peace Conference was created to inspire attendees to work for justice and peace throughout the world. Starting in 2023, the conference follows a "teach-in" model. This format is designed to learn more about a complex and current topic from a variety of perspectives. The morning will include short remarks and a panel discussion from campus experts and time for small group dialogue.

The program will feature faculty from multiple disciplines discussing the topic.

Class Schedule Modification: The class schedule will be modified to allow for all students and faculty to attend the morning session. Classes that start at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. will meet at the regularly scheduled times. Classes that start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on that day will be shortened to thirty minutes each with ten minutes between classes. Normal scheduling will resume at 1:30 p.m.

Class Schedule
Normal Start Time Adjusted Start Time
10:30-11:20 a.m. 11:30 a.m. -12 p.m.
11:30 a.m -12:20 p.m. 12:10-12:40 p.m.
12:30-1:20 p.m. 12:50-1:20 p.m.

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