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Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution

The Matsunaga Institute is a multi-disciplinary community of scholars, students, and practitioners who, through academic programs and outreach, promote cross-cultural understanding and collaborative problem-solving. Residing within the Public Policy Center (PPC), the institute emphasizes critical thinking and collaboration to groom future leaders to address contemporary and complex issues in Hawaii, the Asia-Pacific region, and the world.

Office: Saunders Hall 523
Tel: (808) 956-6433
Website: peaceinstitute.manoa.hawaii.edu
Download: Faculty CVs

Peace and Conflict Education (PACE)

Matsunaga Institute students develop a theoretical foundation to advance scholarship in peace studies, including human rights and advocacy, leadership and governance, policy analysis, and communications. Students learn and hone practical conflict management skills by enrolling in PACE courses that enhance personal and professional skills.

Specialties

Peace Studies broadens students’ perspectives and strengthens critical thinking on issues of war and peace; justice and human rights; and governance.

Conflict Resolution (facilitation, mediation, and negotiation) focuses on community and civic relations, and interpersonal skills vital to good leadership.

Degrees Offered

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Interdisciplinary Studies (major in Peace and Conflict Resolution),
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Peace Studies (equivalent to a minor),
  • Peace Corps Prep Certificate, and
  • Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution

Courses offered by the Matsunaga Institute are listed under the subject alpha PACE (Peace and Conflict Education).

Faculty

Brien Hallett

Brien Hallett  

Title: Professor - Interim Director/Undergraduate Advisor

Office: Saunders 720
Phone: 956-4236

Email: bhallett@hawaii.edu

Dan Milz

Dan Milz  

Title: Assistant Professor

Office: Saunders 107C
Phone: 956-6866

Email: dmilz@hawaii.edu

Colin Moore

Colin Moore  

Title: Associate Professor - Director of Public Policy Center

Office: Saunders 724
Phone: 956-8016

Email: cdmoore@hawaii.edu

Carole Petersen

Carole Petersen  

Title: Professor - Graduate Chair

Office: Saunders 506
Phone: 956-6940

Email: carolep@hawaii.edu

Maya Soetoro-Ng

Maya Soetoro-Ng  

Title: Associate Specialist - (on leave)

Email: uhip@hawaii.edu

Administrative Staff

Jose Barzola

Jose Barzola  

Title: Administrative Professional Technical - Educational Specialist

Office: Saunders 523
Phone: (808) 956-6433
Email: jbarzola@hawaii.edu

Academic Units:

Anthropology (ANTH)

Communications (COM,JOUR)

Economics (ECON)

Ethnic Studies (ES)

Geography (GEOG)

Peace and Conflict Resolution (PACE)

Political Science (POLS)

Psychology (PSY)

Public Administration (PUBA)

Public Policy (PPC)

Sociology (SOC)

Urban and Regional Planning (PLAN)

Women's Studies (WS)

 

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