Today, International Diplomacy students took a field trip to the headquarters of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), a nonpartisan independent institute dedicated to nonviolent prevention of deadly conflict abroad. They heard from Allison Sturma, Director of Public Engagement, as she explained the history of USIP, why it was created, and its goals. Students noted that the building itself is a symbol of peace, with the roof designed to convey a dove’s wings.
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Photos by Chandler Carlisle for the NSLC