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.