The Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution (MIPCR) at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Welcome to the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace
& Conflict Resolution
Read our 2011 Annual Report - .pdf (480kb)
Our Institute is a center of learning, research, and service in peace studies, conflict resolution, and human rights. We offer elective courses to students from all disciplines. For those who wish to specialize in the field, we offer three academic programs:
Undergraduate Certificate in Peace Studies
- A 15-credit program in peace studies and conflict resolution that is equivalent to a minor in the field. Certificate Details
Undergraduate Major in Peace and Conflict Resolution
- An individually designed major offered through Interdisciplinary Studies. Major Details
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution
- Available to students seeking the certificate only or concurrently with a Masters or Ph.D. program. Certificate Details
Prepared for the Aspen Institute by the Matsunaga Institute for Peace and
Conflict Resolution, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
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Pictured l to r: Carole Petersen, Director, Matsunaga Institute for Peace; Susan Chandler, Director, Public Policy Center; Denise Konan, Dean, College of Social Sciences
Register NOW for Summer and Fall PACE classes
Summer 2013 Class Schedule is now available!
Check out our new one-week, 3-credit course offerings for
Advanced Negotiation, and Mediation Theory & Practice!
Also check out the course listed for Hiroshima & Peace for an opportunity to study at The Hiroshima City University from July 24 to August 6, 2013
Students, faculty, and members of the community gathered on Conflict Resolution Day (October 18) to hear a talk by Associate Professor and Advisor for the Matsunaga Institute Brien Hallett. The occasion also served to launch Hallett's latest book "Declaring War: Congress the President and What the Constitution does not say.
Our Vision and Mission
The Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution envisions a university, community and world where the prevention, management, and resolution of conflict are a shared enterprise.
We are a multi-disciplinary academic community of scholars, students, practitioners, and visitors who seek to promote peace and conflict resolution through teaching, research, service and application.
For more information download our Institute brochure
Learn more about the History of Our Institute
We seek to:
- Educate and train professionals and future leaders in applied peacemaking and conflict resolution;
- Develop and apply innovations to the peaceful resolution of conflicts--locally, regionally, nationally, and globally;
- Address contemporary problems within Hawai'i, the Asia-Pacific region, the Continental United States and the world;
- Use our strategic Pacific location to bring people together and renew the University's responsibility to provide a safe sanctuary for a civil and respectful exchange of perspectives and ideas