The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (and a special conversation with U.S. Rep. Karen Bass)

The Biden Administration’s attempt to reset American foreign relations has far-reaching consequences.  

Can Palestinians and Israelis make peace, and if so, how?  Is the conflict intractable?  Or could new leaders (perhaps some of them SEGL graduates) find a new solution?  How will the Biden Administration impact the These questions, and many others, made up our latest case study.  Along the way, we met with three key leaders whose work continues to impact the conflict.Read More

MSNBC Anchor Ali Velshi; Rwanda experts highlight Week Three in DC

Every SEGL graduate remembers Ghosts of Rwanda Night.  Viewing the powerful PBS Frontline documentary is an early and sober turning point each term; the session–and the case study that follows–inspire some of the semester’s best reflection. Read More

Journalism, Story-telling, and Truth: Week 4 in South Africa

What is true, and how do you know? Now that you know, what will you do about it? These questions are at the core of the media literacy case study that SEGL at ALA students participated in last week.Read More