This is an insight written by Sara Rissanen on the recent Bahá’í Chair for World Peace lecture, “Syrian Refugees in the Middle East and in Europe: On the Psychology of a Humanitarian Challenge” held on January 12, 2021.
Author Archives: Sara Rissanen
Insight: Reentry and Reintegration after Genocide
This is an insight written by Sara Rissanen on the recent Bahá’í Chair for World Peace lecture, Reentry and Reintegration after Genocide, by Dr. Hollie Nyseth Brehm held on October 29, 2020. Continue reading
Insight: The Three Faces of Anti-Semitism
This is an insight written by Sara Rissanen on the recent Bahá’í Chair for World Peace lecture, “The Three Faces of Anti-Semitism” by Professor Jeffrey Herf held on October 6, 2020. Continue reading
Insight: A Conversation on Climate Science, Policy & Justice
This is an insight written by Sara Rissanen on the recent Bahá’í Chair for World Peace Annual Lecture, a Conversation on Climate Science, Policy & Justice with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson held on September 17, 2020 Continue reading
Insight: Reactionary Democracy
This is an insight written by Sara Rissanen on the recent Bahá’í Chair for World Peace lecture, “Reactionary Democracy in the United States: How Racism and the Populist Far-Right Became Mainstream” held on September 3, 2020. Continue reading
Upcoming Virtual Event: A World Without War: A Conversation with Authors Drs. Hoda Mahmoudi & Janet Khan
A World Without War: A Conversation with Authors Drs. Hoda Mahmoudi & Janet Khan
Moderator: Dr. Tiffani Betts Razavi
July 17, 2020
3:00PM – 4:30PM EDT
5:00 – 6:30 AM (Saturday, July 18, 2020 Australian Eastern Standard Time)
9:00 – 10:30 PM Central European Time
A Reflection on Overcoming Challenges in the Globalization of the Environment
The following piece is a reflection written by our Baha’i Chair Student Intern, Sara Rissanen. This piece discusses Overcoming Challenges in the Globalization of the Environment, one of the five central themes of the Baha’i Chair for World Peace. Continue reading
A Reflection on Frontiers of Global Governance and Leadership
The following piece is a reflection written by our Baha’i Chair Student Intern, Sara Rissanen. This piece discusses Frontiers of Global Governance and Leadership, one of the five central themes of the Baha’i Chair for World Peace. Continue reading
A Reflection on Empowerment of Women and Peace
The following piece is a reflection written by our Baha’i Chair Student Intern, Sara Rissanen. This piece discusses Empowerment of Women and Peace, one of the five central themes of the Baha’i Chair for World Peace. Continue reading
A Reflection on Human Nature
The following piece is a reflection written by our Baha’i Chair Student Intern, Sara Rissanen. This piece discusses Human Nature, one of the five central themes of the Baha’i Chair for World Peace. Continue reading
A Reflection on Structural Racism and The Root Cause of Prejudice
The following piece is a reflection written by our Baha’i Chair Student Intern, Sara Rissanen. This piece discusses Structural Racism and The Root Cause of Prejudice, the first of the five central themes of the Baha’i Chair for World Peace. Continue reading
Insight: Global Climate Crisis: Seeking Solutions
This is an insight written by Sara Rissanen on the recent Bahá’í Chair for World Peace Conference, “Global Climate Crisis: Seeking Solutions” held on April 14, 2020. Continue reading
Virtual Conference Information and Schedule: Global Climate Crisis
Global Climate Crisis: Seeking Solutions
Virtual Conference
Tuesday April 14th, 2020
9am – 6pm
To join the conference use the following:
Virtual Conference Link: tinyurl.com/global-climate
Access Password: global2020
Learn more about the speakers and topics included in the Bahá’í Chair’s upcoming Virtual Climate Change Conference.
Upcoming Virtual Conference: Global Climate Crisis: Seeking Solutions
Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 9am – 6pm
Virtual Conference Link: tinyurl.com/global-climate
Access Password: global2020 Continue reading
Insight: The Immigration Officers Are Always Around
This is an insight written by Jackson Devadas on the recent Bahá’í Chair for World Peace Lecture, “The Immigration Officers Are Always Around!” held at the University of Maryland on February 25, 2020. Continue reading
Insight: Discarding Hate
This is an insight written by Andrea Orpia on the recent Bahá’í Chair for World Peace Lecture, Discarding Hate held at the University of Maryland on February 4, 2020. Continue reading
Upcoming Event: Life After the Gunshot: A Digital Storytelling Project on the Impact of Structural and Interpersonal Violence and the Healing Process for Young Black Men
Baha’i Chair for World Peace
Professor Joseph Richardson Jr.
Life After the Gunshot: A Digital Storytelling Project on the Impact of Structural and Interpersonal Violence and the Healing Process for Young Black Men
Monday, April 6th, 2020
2:00pm-3:30pm
Prince George’s Room, Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland, College Park Continue reading
Insight: Discarding Hate
This is an insight written by Sara Rissanen on the recent Bahá’í Chair for World Peace Lecture, Discarding Hate held at the University of Maryland on February 4, 2020. Continue reading
My One Voice: Introducing Sara, a Bahá’í Chair Intern
The following piece is written by Sara Rissanen, the Bahá’í Chair’s newest Intern and Marketing Specialist.
Welcome Back to Campus!
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace wants to welcome all of our UMD students back to campus for the spring semester! We have an exciting semester planned and want to invite you visit our office to learn more about how the Bahá’í Chair works to advance an integrative approach to world peace. We also invite you to attend our events this semester to participate in the conversation of building global peace. Continue reading