Application Deadline: February 28, 2023
Fall 2023 Activist-In-Residence Program
The at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ (Kansas City, MO) is for its Activist-in-Residence program in the fall of 2023.
Program Description
Every fall semester, the Buchanan Initiative hosts a grassroots peace activist at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ for a time of reflection, recharging, networking, academic engagement, and sharing with our campus and local communities. The objectives of the program are to:
- Inform our campus and wider community of peace and nonviolence issues from a global perspective
- Inspire students and others to become more involved in social activism related to peace and nonviolence
- Facilitate conversation and exchange of ideas between the activist and members of the peacebuilding community in Kansas CityÂ
- Work with our campus to envision our role in issues of peace, social justice, and nonviolence
- Provide the activist with time and creative space to reflect, explore, and plan for the future of their work
Possible Activities for the Activist-In-Residence
- Conduct workshops, deliver lectures, facilitate discussion groups, etc.
- Engage with university classes, on-campus or online
- Assist in planning future projects and campaigns
- Meet individually with students, faculty, staff, and others to discuss issues relevant to the Activist-in-Residence’s work as a peace activist
- Work with members of the Avila community to engage with our local and regional communities to address issues of social justice, peace, and nonviolence.
Travel and Living Expenses
º£½ÇÖ±²¥ will cover all expenses related to obtaining a visa, airfare, ground transportation, housing, meals, and other incidental expenses incurred while fulfilling the obligations of the residency. Additionally, a stipend will be provided.
Eligibility
Candidates must submit their applications no later than 23:59 CST on February 28, 2023. For any questions regarding the application process, e-mail peace@avila.edu.
We invite peace activists from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of religion, language, nationality, race, ethnicity, origin, age, educational attainment, socio-economic status, gender or sexual identity. Applicants who possess conversational ability in English are preferred; however, the university can arrange for interpretation services if needed. The Activist-in-Residence can be from anywhere in the world.
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