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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><img width="623" height="88" style="width:6.4895in;height:.9166in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DB2A18.AE271460" alt="A group of people sitting at a table
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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Current events offer a painful reminder of the ongoing oppression, violence, and deeply rooted conflicts in our world, highlighting the critical importance of building peace with justice.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you, your colleagues, or others you know are committed to understanding and transforming conflict dynamics, I invite you to consider the
<a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/master-peace-conflict-studies/">Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS)</a> program at Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The MPACS program is a rigorous, course-based professional degree that integrates theory, analysis, reflection, and practice to advance nonviolent peacebuilding and community-led change. Our program boasts a network of over 170 graduates
who are actively shaping change in various fields, including mediation, conflict management, restorative justice, research, advocacy, and non-profit leadership.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To learn more, please visit our <a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/master-peace-conflict-studies/">
MPACS webpage</a> or join one of our upcoming information sessions:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b>Session 1:</b> Tuesday, 19-Nov-24 (in-person) –
<a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/master-peace-conflict-studies/events/info-session">
register here</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b>Session 2:</b> Wednesday, 27-Nov-24 (virtual) –
<a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/master-peace-conflict-studies/events/info-session">
register here</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b>Session 3:</b> Tuesday, 14-Jan-24 (virtual) –
<a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/master-peace-conflict-studies/events/info-session">
register here</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><img border="0" width="623" height="297" style="width:6.4895in;height:3.0937in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01DB2A18.AE271460" alt="A group of people sitting in a room
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<p class="MsoNormal">For additional information, the Peace and Conflict Studies Department can be reached by email at
<a href="mailto:cgcmpacs@uwaterloo.ca">cgcmpacs@uwaterloo.ca</a> or by phone at 519-885-0220, ext. 24248.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your interest and support in promoting peace and justice.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<br>
<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%">On Behalf of Reina Neufeldt</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%"><br>
Associate Professor and Chair, Peace and Conflict Studies<br>
Conrad Grebel University College<br>
University of Waterloo<br>
</span><a href="mailto:reina.neufeldt@uwaterloo.ca"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%">reina.neufeldt@uwaterloo.ca</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%"><br>
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