Park University's Global Peace Journalism Center sets to commemorate its 10-year milestone through a symposium.
Celebrating a Decade of Peace Journalism: Park University's Center for Global Peace Journalism Marks Its 10th Anniversary
On March 2, 2022, the Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a virtual symposium. This event, open to the public, will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Central time) and can be accessed at this link.
Over the past decade, the Center, under the leadership of its director, Steven Youngblood, has made significant strides in promoting peace journalism worldwide. Youngblood, a faculty member at Park University since 1997, has taught peace journalism in 27 countries and territories. His dedication to global peace efforts has been recognised by numerous organisations, including the U.S. Department of State, Rotary International, the United Nations Association of Greater Kansas City, and the 2020 Luxembourg Peace Prize for Outstanding Peace Journalism.
The symposium will feature a keynote address by Jake Lynch, Ph.D., associate professor and director in the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney (Australia). Lynch, a highly influential figure in peace journalism, was awarded the Luxembourg Peace Prize in 2017 for his contributions to both theory and practice in peace journalism.
The event will also include a moderated discussion on "Peace Journalism Around the World", featuring panelists from Cameroon, India, Lebanon, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, and Uganda. Kathryn Johnston, deputy editor of VIEW, a magazine based in Northern Ireland that focuses on social affairs journalism, will deliver the concluding address, speaking on "Reaching the Future Through the Past".
The Center for Global Peace Journalism encourages media to reject sensational and inflammatory reporting and produce counter-narratives that offer a more nuanced view of marginalized groups. Its courses, workshops, lectures, magazine, blog, and other resources aim to promote peace journalism worldwide.
The Center works with journalists, academics, and students worldwide to improve reporting about conflicts and peace. Youngblood, as the editor of The Peace Journalist, a semi-annual Park University publication dedicated to disseminating news and information for and about teachers, students, and practitioners of peace and conflict sensitive journalism, plays a pivotal role in this mission.
For precise details on the speakers, exact topics covered, and the official mission statement highlighted at the 10th anniversary symposium, you may need to consult Park University’s official announcements, the Center for Global Peace Journalism website, or contact the center directly. This specific event is not covered in the provided search results.
Science and education-and-self-development are integral parts of the Center for Global Peace Journalism's activities, offering online-learning resources and courses focused on peace journalism. Lifelong-learning is encouraged through these programs, fostering a more informed and peaceful global community.
