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Recordando a Don Rodrigo

09 December 2009 - UPEACE Campus, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Primer Rector, Presidente del Consejo y Presidente Emérito de la Universidad para la Paz



Muere Fundador de la Universidad para la Paz

09 December 2009 - San José, Costa Rica.

El Ex Presidente Rodrigo Carazo Odio, también fungió como Primer Rector, Presidente del Consejo y Presidente Emérito de la Universidad para la Paz.



New Book

08 December 2009 - San José, Costa Rica.

Conflict Resolution of the Boruca Hydro-Energy Project: Renewable Energy Production in Costa Rica



Skills for Nonprofit Leadership

8-18 December 2009 - UPEACE Campus, San José, Costa Rica.

The working environment in the social sector is changing at a rapid rate; therefore leading a nonprofit organization in this climate is a dynamic and challenging endeavour.



UPEACE signs an agreement with Bahcesehir University.

01 December 2009 - Turkey.

UPEACE signed a cooperation agreement with Bahcesehir University in Turkey.



The University for Peace Partners with Peace and Sport

26 November 2009 - Monaco.

"Peace and Sport, l'Organisation pour la Paix par le Sport" and UPEACE signed a Partnership Agreement.



The University for Peace strengthens its presence in Asia

10 November 2009 - Manila, The Philippines.

UPEACE organized three very important events regarding the Asia Leaders Programme at the campus of Ateneo de Manila University in The Philippines.



Inauguration of the Global Youth Campaign on Disarmament for Shared Security

7-9 November 2009 - San José, Costa Rica.

Religions for Peace Global Youth Network is starting a year-long campaign on disarmament for shared security with an inaugural event which will be held from 7 to 9 November 2009.



Corporate Social Responsibility - Walking the Talk

01 November 2009 - San José, Costa Rica.

Three-day workshop designed for business executives and those interested in working in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).



Rector Maresca meets with the Secretary-General

26 October 2009 - UN Headquarters, New York..

Rector Maresca and UPEACE Permanent Observer to the UN, Narinder Kakar, received a cordial welcome from the Secretary-General.



General Assembly Committee considers Report of the Secretary-General on the University for Peace

15 October 2009 - UN Headquarters, New York.

The Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) of the UN General Assembly considered the Report of the Secretary-General on the University for Peace on 12 October 2009.



International Day of Peace at UPEACE

21 September 2009 - UPEACE Campus, San José, Costa Rica.

Students and Staff celebrate the International Day of Peace



UPEACE Alum Recognized for Peace Education Programs

27 August 2009 - Washington, DC.

UPEACE/US Executive Director and Peace Education 06 Alum, Nick Martin won the 2009 Global Fellow by the International Youth Foundation



Welcome to the UPEACE class of 2010!

19 August 2009 - UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica.

Welcome message from the Rector John J. Maresca



An Asian Leader at work

04 August 2009 - Afghanistan.

Hizako Ishizaki, from UPEACE to Afghanistan working for Peace.



University for Peace first Graduation in Africa

27 July 2009 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The first class of the MA in Peace and Security Studies had its graduation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday 25 July 2009.



The University for Peace celebrates Commencement 2009

13 July 2009 - San José, Costa Rica.

The University for Peace (UPEACE), affiliated to the United Nations, celebrated its Commencement 2009 on Friday 10 July in San José, Costa Rica.



Educating for the 21st Century

13-18 July 2009 - UPEACE Campus.

How can we educate for peace and sustainable development in the fast-paced 21st century?

The world is changing at an extremely rapid pace, affecting the essence of how we learn, interact, and work. As educators, can we create learning experiences to equip our students for a future that is constantly changing?



New Afroscope Magazine

18 June 2009 - UPEACE campus.

Publication of the African community of UPEACE



Coverage of the UPEACE International Election Observation Mission in El Salvador, March 2009.

16 June 2009 - San Salvador, El Salvador..

Material prepared by students in the MA programme of Media, Peace and Conflict Studies under the Professor Alvaro Sierra's advice.



Curso Libre: Genocidio y Género

08 June 2009 - San José, Costa Rica.

Impartido en Español.



UPEACE Newsflash on Video #2

08 June 2009 - UPEACE Campus.

Featuring: Electoral Mission to el Salbvador, V Day and Africa and Middle East Day. English and Spanish.



Peace and Conflict Review, Volume 3, Issue 2 now available.

04 June 2009 - UPEACE Campus.

UPEACE announces the release of our Spring 2009 issue of the the Peace and Conflict Review, available online at www.review.upeace.org.



New book by former UPEACE Professor

11 May 2009 .

Former UPEACE professor Simon Stander announces the launch of his new book on the roots of the financial crisis entitled WHY CAPITALISM SURVIVES CRISES: THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. His article in this months PCM elaborates on this theme and gives more information about the publication



Opening Ceremony Asia Leaders Programme

30 April 2009 - Manila, Philippines.

Rector John Maresca and Father Bienevenido Nebres, President of Ateneo de Manila University, spoke during the opening ceremony that took place on 14 April 2009.



University for Peace (UPEACE) students carried out asuccessful election mission in El Salvador

20 March 2009 - San Salvador, El Salvador.

More than 40 UPEACE students were international observers in the presidential elections in El Salvador, which took place on Sunday 15 March 2009.



UPEACE is now part of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)

06 March 2009 - UPEACE Headquarters..

UPEACE has been accepted by the PRME Steering Committee to participate in the PRME initiative.



NEW! UPEACE Newsflash on video

05 March 2009 .

Featuring University for Peace Model UN Conference (UPMUNC) 2009 and European Night.



UNESCO and UPEACE agree to reinforce cooperation

18 February 2009 - UNESCO Headquarters, Paris .

The Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, and the Rector of the University of Peace , Mr John J. Maresca, met at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between the two organizations.



Africa Peace and Conflict Journal (APCJ)

16 February 2009 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Themes included: non violent strategies, indigenous ideas on peace in Africa, language and peace, memory and trauma healing and the role of sport in peacebuilding



New Books by UPEACE Faculty: Variations in Violent Conflicts in Africa: The Relative Influence of Political and Environmental Factors.

28 January 2009 - UPEACE Campus, San josé, Costa Rica.

Written by UPEACE Professor Tony Karbo.



New Book: Voices from post-Saddam Iraq: Living with Terrorism, Insurgency and New Forms of Tyranny

27 January 2009 - UPEACE Campus, San José Costa Rica.

New Book published by Dr. Victoria Fontan, Director of Academic Development and Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies of UPEACE



Curriculum development Workshop held in Nepal

27 January 2009 - Katmandu, Nepal.

UPEACE organized and conducted a curriculum development workshop in Nepal



UPEACE mentioned in BBC

01 January 2009 .

UPEACE was featured in the BBC World Service



UPEACE Students Participate in Festival in La Carpio

01 January 2009 - Costa Rica.

On Saturday December 13, the community of La Carpio held a festival and parade in which 23 UPEACE students participated.



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