CGUP Programming & Projects
Every semester, the Center for Global Understanding and Peacebuilding (CGUP) hosts a series of events designed to foster intercultural understanding, promote global citizenship, and advance the values of peace and social justice. These events include engaging lectures, interactive workshops, and community discussions that align with the Center's mission of equipping students, faculty, and staff to become responsible citizens of the world.
CGUP Spring 2026 Programming
Faculty/Staff Book Group
Date and Time: March 26 at 5 p.m.
Location: Bowers Writers House
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a discussion of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 2013 novel Americanah. Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ware Lecture featuring Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, scheduled for Thursday, April 16, has been canceled.
CGUP Projects
Day of Service
Date: Friday, March 27
CGUP is partnering with the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) for the annual Spring Day of Service to advance Etown's mission to Educate for Service. Etown students, employees, and alumni, along with community members, are invited to join together to support local community partner organization, Unto, by assembling rice and bean meal kits that will be distributed across the globe. Register for an available timeslot.
Peace and Global Scholars
The Peace and Global Scholars Program is a distinctive leadership program housed in CGUP that is designed to prepare students to engage as global citizens and peacemakers to enact change and influence their communities. Learn more and apply.
The Big Tree EcoLodge
The Big Tree EcoLodge is a community-led initiative launched in partnership with CGUP. It will serve as a welcoming base for student learning, cultural exchange, birding excursions, and community programming in Pirang—while providing sustainable income and opportunity for local residents. It is a long-term investment in community leadership and sustainable economic opportunity. For more information and to donate, visit Building the Big Tree EcoLodge.