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    Nigerian Grad Has Had Huge Impact on Peace in West Africa

    August 2nd, 2013

    After decades spent establishing a network of Muslim and Christian peacebuilders in Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, Gopar Tapkida says he is ready to leave his home country for the challenge of doing leadership and peace work in Zimbabwe, one of the poorest countries in Africa. Tapkida, who earned a master’s in conflict ...More

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    Massive Knitting Project (to Cover a Bridge) Aims at Building Community in Pittsburgh

    July 3rd, 2013

    On the weekend of August 10, Pittsburgh’s famous Andy Warhol Bridge will begin wearing a massive knitted sweater of sorts, designed, created and installed (save for high-altitude stuff left to professionals) by more than 1,400 volunteer knitters in and around Pittsburgh. Once complete, Knit the Bridge, led by Amanda Gross ’07, MA ’13 (conflict transformation), ...More

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