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Our Mission
The Baker Institute's mission is to apply the resources of the academic community to the study of warfare and deep rooted conflict as human problems and to the study of peace as a human potential.
On campus, the Baker Institute supports a vibrant and engaged community of learners, and a curricular and co-curricular academic program that asks students and faculty to stretch and challenge themselves in relation to addressing war, peace, and justice. Externally, the Baker Institute fosters partnerships that facilitate the mutual growth and development of the field, both within the academy and among local, national, and international institutions.
Our Mission
The Baker Institute's mission is to apply the resources of the academic community to the study of warfare and deep rooted conflict as human problems and to the study of peace as a human potential.
On campus, the Baker Institute supports a vibrant and engaged community of learners. The Institute offers both curricular and co-curricular courses that ask students and faculty to continuously challenge their own way of thinking when addressing war, peace, and justice. Externally, the Baker Institute fosters partnerships that inspire the mutual growth and development of the field, both within academia and our local and global communities.
The institute maintains the belief of our founders, that peace is everybody's business.
Please feel free to check out our special events: https://www.juniata.edu/academics/baker-institute/special-events.php
Our Goals
To provide the best possible education in peace and conflict studies to the students of Juniata College, including an emphasis on both practical and theoretical knowledge while preparing students for further education and useful careers.
To provide continuing adult education and community outreach in conflict management and war & peace studies through opportunities such as seminars, conferences, public lectures, and workshops.
To provide leadership in the development of peace and conflict studies as an academic program through research, curriculum development, consultation and education.
To foster cooperation among existing programs and institutions that will strengthen peace and conflict studies in content and methodology, while advancing its legitimacy and constituency globally.
Academics
Academics
Academics
Academics
Events
The Baker Institute creates annual opportunities to engage with workshops, presentations, and training. International speakers are brought in to lecture on critical topics at the Baker Institute International Symposium. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.
Events
The Baker Institute creates annual opportunities to engage with workshops, presentations, and training. International speakers are brought in to lecture on critical topics at the Baker Institute International Symposium. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.
Events
The Baker Institute creates annual opportunities to engage with workshops, presentations, and training. International speakers are brought in to lecture on critical topics at the Baker Institute International Symposium. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.
Events
The Baker Institute creates annual opportunities to engage with workshops, presentations, and training. International speakers are brought in to lecture on critical topics at the Baker Institute International Symposium. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.
International
International
International
International
Partners
The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The Baker Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and avenues for networking.
Partners
The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The Baker Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and avenues for networking.
Partners
The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The Baker Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and avenues for networking.
Partners
The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The Baker Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and avenues for networking.
Outcomes
The Baker Institute provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage in internships or summer positions at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones towards shaping their future careers. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the institute often pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, HR managers, social workers, and non-profit administrators.
Outcomes
The Baker Institute provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage in internships or summer positions at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones towards shaping their future careers. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the institute often pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, HR managers, social workers, and non-profit administrators.
Outcomes
The Baker Institute provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage in internships or summer positions at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones towards shaping their future careers. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the institute often pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, HR managers, social workers, and non-profit administrators.
Outcomes
The Baker Institute provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage in internships or summer positions at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones towards shaping their future careers. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the institute often pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, HR managers, social workers, and non-profit administrators.