‘Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies’ Category
Sharon Marquart
“I believe that the dynamics at work in contexts such as the classroom can help to construct more equitable and diverse communities outside of academic settings.” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? French and Francophone Literature, Film, and Culture; Holocaust and Genocide Studies; Trauma and Testimony Studies; Feminist Theory; Disability Studies What […]
Joaquin Villanueva
“I am interested in understanding how space and our surrounding environment is arranged around particular conceptions of race, class, and gender.” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? I am a critical human geographer. I am interested in understanding how space and our surrounding environment is arranged around particular conceptions of race, class, […]
Madison Fleming ’24
“My professors have really helped me navigate what I want to do after Gustavus.” As a Political Science and Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies double major, Madison has realized how applicable a minor in Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies will be to her future career endeavors. While topics that are covered in Peace Studies courses […]
Hanna Lee ’25
“The department really strives to ensure that its students are knowledgeable on global issues that are happening today.” As a Peace Studies and History double major, Hanna has found that the Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies Department focuses on the parts of history that she finds to be most interesting, which are the histories of […]
Aika Yamaguchi ’24
“It is a small department compared to other departments, so it is easy to feel connected with other Peace Studies students and professors.” An international student from Japan, Aika chose to come to Gustavus due to the opportunity that she would have to be involved in the Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies Department. Aika has […]