Archive: News Story
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JUPS alumni Emilia Toledo addresses the threat of gentrification in VA through her new documentary: Perdiendo el sabor latino
With the increasing presence of large corporations, such as Amazon, in Arlandia, Virginia, the predominantly latino community, specifically Central American, called Chirilagua is…
October 3, 2023
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Akil Cole (CAS ‘24): My Lessons from Cape Town: The Beauty & Complexity South Africa
Akil Cole was a participant in the JUPS’ summer study abroad program, Social Transformation in South Africa, for the 2023 session. To read more about his experience and travels…
October 3, 2023
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Georgetown University Welcomes Dr. Elham Atashi as the Justice and Peace Studies Program Director
What is your vision for the Program? I am honored to serve as Director of such a prominent Program, though I am not necessarily a newcomer to Georgetown University, having…
September 12, 2023
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Stepping Into a New Role: Professor Tony Jenkins
Professor Tony Jenkins begins his new role in JUPS as Assistant Teaching.…
August 28, 2023
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JUPS Students Contribute to Global Research Initiative on Mapping Peace Education
“Mapping Peace Education,” an online tool and publication analyzing global peace education efforts, is a new research initiative of the Global Campaign for Peace Education…
December 8, 2021
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JUPS Program Celebrates the Class of 2017
The day before graduation, JUPS majors, minors, and certificates of the class of 2017 gathered in Arrupe Hall with their families for the program's annual senior celebration…
May 25, 2017
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JUPS Major Wins Prestigious McTighe Prize
Matt Behrens (COL '18) will be the 2017-2018 New Student Convocation student speaker this.…
May 16, 2017
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JUPS seniors Eliza McCurdy and Carlo Izzo create interactive map of the District's shelters
In collaboration with the Center for Social Justice and the Georgetown Ministry Center, JUPS seniors Eliza McCurdy and Carlo Izzo created their Hypothermia Outreach infographic…
December 8, 2015
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JUPS Professor Researches D.C. Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
On Wednesday the D.C. Council will get preliminary findings from a study led by Dr. Guelespe, which looks at how well a driver's license program for undocumented immigrants is…
November 4, 2015
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Dialogue Project Founders Tackle Police Brutality
Truth Telling Project Co-Directors Cori Bush and David Ragland spoke about their experiences on the frontlines of the police brutality protests in Ferguson, Mo. Friday morning in…
October 2, 2015