Center of Peace & Conflict Events
The Peace and Conflict Center provides active community engagement opportunities through ongoing events, service learning, and international programs. The Center features lectures, panel discussions, a film series, and cultural events that allow students, faculty and staff, and the broader Austin community the opportunity to engage with topics pertaining to social justice, conflict, and sustainable peace.
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Fall 2025
Restorative Listening Circle: Exploring UncertaintyNovember 5, 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| The Art Galleries(TAG) and the ACC Center for Peace & Conflict Studies will host a Restorative Listening Circle with the aim of creating a space where visitors can gather together to explore how moments of uncertainty can spark positive social and personal change.
Developed in tandem with ACC faculty, this exhibition features artworks by ACC Studio Art faculty shown alongside works by students, alumni, and Austin-based artists. Thematic interactive activities are included to provide creative and generative spaces for gallery visitors to explore uncertainty through collaborative visual experiences and shared artistic expression. Restorative Listening Circles offer an inclusive and collaborative space for participants to share openly and build trust with each other. Everyone will have a chance to speak without interruption and all voices are valued as equally important. Circles strengthen community relationships and provide the space to understand others’ perspectives. Arrive 30 minutes early for refreshments, explore the gallery at your own pace, and connect with your peers. Events are free & open to the public. No RSVP required. |
Your Well-Being. Your Campus. Your World.
From Sustainability to Justice: Connect, Explore, Act
Celebrate International Day of Peace with ACC’s Center for Peace & Conflict Studies! We will explore how social, economic, and environmental sustainability contribute to a safer and more peaceful world and how each of us can participate. Connect with organizations across the college representing a wide range of interests including, STEM, business, and communal and individual well-being, and more. Participate in activity stations, engage with panelists and Q&A sessions, and discover how your local actions contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Spring 2025
Restorative Listening Circles
March 27, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Gallery 4000 (HLC 4.2105) & Military Families Center
April 17, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Gallery 4000 (HLC 4.2105) & Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center
The Art Galleries and the ACC Center for Peace & Conflict Studies will host two Restorative Listening Circles with the aim of creating a space where visitors can start a conversation about the issue of gun violence in our society. These events will be one hour long and consist of two-parts. We will start at 5:00pm with an in-gallery discussion in Gallery 4000 about an artwork in the exhibition. Then, we will all transition to a nearby space for a discussion circle.
Events are free & open to the public. No RSVP is required.
Fall 2024
Interfaith Dialogue: Integrating Diverse Beliefs into Campus Culture
Curious about how to bring your faith or beliefs into your everyday life on campus? Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or secular, your beliefs are a powerful part of who you are. Join us on Thursday, September 19th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the RGC Multimedia Room (1103) for an interactive event designed to help you confidently express your values in the college community and beyond while building community through food and in celebration of the 25th Annual International Day of Peace.
- Connect with Peers: Meet other students who share your passion for making a difference through their beliefs.
- Inspiration & Ideas: Discover new ways to integrate your beliefs into your daily life, on campus, and in your future career.
- Real Stories: Hear how ACC faculty and staff integrate their beliefs into their actions and decisions. Panelists will share personal journeys, exploring how diverse communities can promote and strengthen a culture of peace.
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CommuniTEA Series
Spring 2024
Join our Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy Workshop and embark on a journey of holistic healing, self-discovery, and profound connection during challenging times.
Select Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM @ RGC
- Session 2: March 7th
- Session 3: April 11th
- Session 4: May 9th
CINEMA OF CONFLICT & TRANSFORMATION SCREENINGS
Please follow the link for more information on the film, discussants, and registration. We look forward to seeing you there!
2023-2024 Season
Film 1: “Reservation Dogs” Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 3:30-6:00 PM (RGC)
(Canceled) Film 2: “St Omer” Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 3:30-6:00 PM (RGC)
Film 3: “No Bears” April 3. 2024, 3:30-6:00 PM (HLC)
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Peace & Conflict Studies Symposium
Friday, April 19, 2024
What’s Peace Got to Do With It?
Transforming Conflicts in Your Relationships, Career, and Community
For a decade, the Austin Community College’s Center for Peace and Conflict Studies has championed the cause of peace and conflict resolution. This symposium is a culmination of years of work, thought leadership, and commitment to the transformation of conflicts in all spheres of life.
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Past events worth revisiting!
Symposium Events: 2012-Present
“It’s a day for our students to see connections between the seemingly disparate areas of their educational requirements, their own lives, local and global issues, and learn how they can get engaged in their community.”
— Dr. Shirin Khosropour, ACC Peace & Conflict Studies director
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All Archived Events
This page features archival information and video footage from select Peace & Conflict Studies events in recent years.
Click the below links for information about specific events.
