Tag Archives: Peace and Justice Studies

Field Trip to Community in Costa Rica Puts Model UN Discussions of Human Rights in Perspective

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Before participating in the 2013 University for Peace Model United Nations Conference in Costa Rica, UPeace faculty gave Pace University New York City Model UN students a three-day training in contemporary human rights issues. This included a trip to the … Continue reading →

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University for Peace Human Rights Training Offers a Taste of Graduate School

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

As a political science major and peace and justice studies minor, issues regarding human rights are very important to me. Before participating in the 2013 University for Peace Model UN Conference in Costa Rica, UPeace faculty gave Pace University New … Continue reading →

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Application for University for Peace Model United Nations Conference 2013 in Costa Rica

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

****NOTE: Applications for Pace’s funding of participation in this conference are now closed — Ed. **** Pace University’s New York City Model UN program is planning to help cover the costs of between eight and 15 students (depending on the number … Continue reading →

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Dyson Society of Fellows Retreat to Focus on Peace and Justice Studies

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

Pace University’s Dyson Society of Fellows Weekend Retreat will bring students, faculty and alumni together for an intellectually stimulating and socially engaging weekend of discussion and debate on peace and justice studies, October 26-28, 2012. Students wishing to attend the … Continue reading →

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New NYC Peace and Justice Studies Minor Provides Opportunity to Explore Common Model UN Topics in More Depth

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

As Fall 2012 registration nears, the newly created New York City Peace and Justice Studies (PJS) minor is becoming a popular choice among the Model UN students. Seven of the 11 students who traveled to the 2012 Geneva International Model … Continue reading →

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Pace Model UN Students Explore Complexities of International Law

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Drafting, negotiating and implementing international legal norms is lengthy and involved process, Pace University New York City Model UN students learned this week at the Geneva International Model UN (GIMUN) conference in Switzerland. “My committee illustrated the complexities of interpreting … Continue reading →

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Pace Model UNers Engage in Global Debate on Religious Freedom and Defamation

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Representing India, one of the world’s most religiously diverse countries, in simulated discussions on religious freedom and defamation was an “incredible, albeit at times difficult, experience” for Michael Zona ’13, one of the leaders of a Pace University delegation to … Continue reading →

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Fall 2012 Political Science Registration Information Session

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Next Wednesday, April 4, during common hour (12:20-1:15pm), the New York City Political Science department will hold an information session for Fall registration in room E332, 1 Pace Plaza. Faculty, including the Model UN adviser, will be on hand to … Continue reading →

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Pace Students Grapple with Economic Development Issues

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Pace University New York City students Cassandra Stimpson ’13 (pictured above) and Elena Marmo ’15 were recognized with “Special Mention” awards for their participation in a simulation of the UN General Assembly’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) this week at … Continue reading →

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Pace Students Learn about the Challenges of Poverty Reduction and Democratization

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

As a head delegate of the Pace University New York City Model United Nations program, Katie James ’14, of Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, acts as a leader, co-teacher and mentor to other student participants. She has won multiple awards … Continue reading →

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