by | Feb 13, 2019 | Conflict Sensitive Reporting, Crossings Radio and Crossings News, Intercultural and Interreligious Conflict, Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue, Programs, Stories
University of Oregon doctoral candidate Irene Awino discusses her experience coming to Oregon and her time transitioning from Kenya.
by idah | Feb 9, 2019 | Postcards from Abroad
Notes from UNESCO: Work at UNESCO is really starting to take off. I’m currently working on five stories. My Malawi story is pretty much wrapped up. I just interviewed Sangie the reggae singer involved with the project. That was the last piece of the story. Right now,...
by Olivia Sanchez | Feb 6, 2019 | Excerpts from Olivia's Paris Journal, Postcards from Abroad
As I mentioned in last week’s post, I surprised myself by buying a ticket to an international dance battle with the girls from my weekly hip hop class. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but at noon on Saturday I hopped on the metro with an address...
by Olivia Sanchez | Feb 6, 2019 | Excerpts from Olivia's Paris Journal, Postcards from Abroad
Well, my soul may love Paris, but my immune system definitely does not. I am sick for the second time in six weeks despite my best efforts to avoid all germs*. I am not typing this post on my clickety French keyboard while swiveling around in my 1990’s office...
by | Feb 5, 2019 | Conflict Sensitive Reporting, Crossings Radio and Crossings News, Programs, Stories
University of Oregon professor, author and UNESCO Crossings Institute Co-chair Seven Shankman teaches the “Inside Out” program at the University of Oregon. In his classes, prisoners and University students take classes together creating a unique experience...