Press Release

Click here to view an article about the movement to establish an Institute of Diversity, Ethics & Peace (October 20, 2006)


Click here to listen to the audio report (October 20, 2006)

Our Goals

  • Propose the establishment of the Institute of Diversity, Ethics and Peace Studies at the University of Minnesota.
  • Create an educational environment that embraces critical thinking.
  • Promote a positive and meaningful relationship with local communities, agencies, schools and citizens.

Our Philosophy

  • Develop an understanding that each being is unique in purpose and function.
  • Recognize the fact that all things live in symbiotic relationships with others. Our existence is interrelated and interdependent.
  • Respect, admire, appreciate and value every form.
  • Promote ethical values suitable for today's global society.
  • Create ethical and peaceful civil societies.