Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network (OPCSN) Conference
Triple C is proud to co-host the 2026 Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network (OPCSN) Conference on Friday, February 13, 9:30AM–4:30PM at John Carroll University. This year’s theme, “Strengthening Democracy through Civic Engagement and Peacebuilding,” brings together Ohio colleges, universities, and community partners for a full day of learning, collaboration, and skill-building.
The conference will feature morning networking and student poster displays, an opening panel with representatives from John Carroll University and Princeton University’s Bridging Divides Initiative, a working lunch organized by areas of interest, and an afternoon of workshops. Sessions will include presentations and skill-building workshops from partners across the state, with additional proposals accepted on a rolling basis.
Registration is Now Open!
Cost: $35 for community attendees and non-Ohio campuses, $25 for Ohio campus faculty/staff and Alliance members, and $10 for students.
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Explore the agenda below for a full-day experience focused on strengthening democracy through civic engagement and peacebuilding. Whether you’re interested in dialogue, media literacy, peace pedagogy, or hands-on civic engagement strategies, the agenda offers multiple pathways to learn, connect, and collaborate.
View the Agenda HereOPCSN Conference Hosted by: John Carroll University’s Tuohy Center for Interreligious Understanding; Peace, Justice & Human Rights Program; Center for Service Learning & Social Action, and their office of Student Experience & Campus Belonging; Wilmington College, & Community Campus Coalition.
Partners: The Ohio State University, Divided Communities Project & University of Akron’s Center for Conflict Management.
