by Deanna Rivera | Jul 26, 2018 | District News, Environmental Concerns, International Concerns, Peace, Politics
During the Presidential campaign of 2016 both candidates called for the elimination of nuclear weapons. These weapons along with climate change are frequently seen as threats to our national security. Many leaders and numerous groups are working to educate Americans...
by Deanna Rivera | Sep 7, 2017 | International Rotary Programs, Peace
We see violent incidents thousands of more times now than we did 20 years ago and yet we are living in the most peaceful time in human history. The Rotarian Action Group for Peace is working for the purpose of advancing peace and preventing wars throughout the world....
by Deanna Rivera | Nov 10, 2016 | Education, International Concerns, Non-Profit, Peace
Nick Drushella, who is a newly appointed Rotary Peace Scholar, was born and grew up in Portland, Oregon. In 2012 he graduated from the University of Oregon in International Studies with an emphasis in Media, Journalism and Communications. He has a fierce love for...
by Southtowne Rotary | Aug 1, 2016 | Peace
Professor emeritus Doug Carnine reviewed the rapidly growing body of scientific findings about kindness, which is another way to think of service over self. Extending kindness beyond volunteering and bringing it into our homes and our workplaces is a surprisingly...
by Southtowne Rotary | Feb 18, 2016 | Peace
At today’s meeting Barry Nobel presented on the topic of mindfulness-based conflict resolution as it applies to the work Rotary is doing in seeking peace. Here are a few highlights from his presentation: Nationally, there are more than 500,000 divorces per year....
