Author Archives: Ella Bunnell | Queen's University Belfast

Extreme Social Distancing

I braced myself against the stone structure on the summit and took a deep breath, savoring the fresh, mountain air. While the intense wind was cold and biting, I stopped before descending and took a second to reflect on the … Continue reading

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Solvitur ambulando

When asked about the principle that guides the groundbreaking ecumenical peacebuilding that defines her career, Reverend Karen Sethruaman replied without hesitation: “solvitur ambulando.” As I recalled from my afternoons tediously translating Caesar in high school, and as Rev. Karen confirmed, … Continue reading

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From Class Discussion to Pub Conversation: Learning Through Human Connection

An expectant crowd of students, academics, and miscellaneous community members filtered into a stately wood-paneled hall at Queen’s University Belfast. We had all gathered on the brisk Tuesday night to hear renowned anti-Apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele deliver the annual Mitchell … Continue reading

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