Student Peace Alliance

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Comment by Susmita Barua on March 12, 2010 at 9:07pm

I am a students advocate. I just posted a blog that students might find educational
http://dopeace.ning.com/profiles/blogs/a-soldiers-higher-duty-to

Comment by Julia Simon-Mishel on September 23, 2009 at 4:37pm

Hi Caitlin! Email, Miranda Fisher, the Student Peace Alliance National Field Director. Her email is spa.field@thepeacealliance.org. She can help you with everything you need :-) Great to hear that you want to get involved!

Comment by Karen Johnson on September 23, 2009 at 3:50pm

Hello Caitlin! Great! The first step is interest. I'm sure you'll hear from national organizers on this, too. There are document on The Student Peace Alliance section of www.ThePeaceAlliance.org that can get you started, including a guide for the general campaign to work with the SPA, so be sure to contact your state coordinator and/or local congressional district team leaders listed in the Act Locally section as well. I believe the materials will also guide you to check into your college's student group procedures/practices as well. Finding a teacher to act as an advisor/advocate from your peace studies, conflict resolution, restorative justice, or a number of other fields will likely make it easier and more enjoyable for you, too! My experience as a state coordinator in Illinois is that many students are interested (from tabling at other campus events, special events, class visits); the challenge is in holding meetings and communicating regularly through student leaders and including succession planning among the student leaders.

Comment by Caitlin Kershner on September 23, 2009 at 2:45pm

Hey everyone, I want to start a Student Peace Alliance chapter on my campus. Although, I am not sure how to go about starting it or how to figure out if people are interested. Does anyone have any ideas for me? Thanks

Comment by Aaron Voldman on August 11, 2009 at 1:55am

On August 11, 2009 there was 18 members in this group. In three months we will look back upon this number in awe. Thanks to everyone who has joined already and let's get to work recruiting our SPA pals and other friends to join as well! -aaron :)