Chapman University Northern Ireland Trip

June 1–12, 2025

In partnership with Dr. Lisa Leitz, this inaugural program brought ~15 undergraduate students from Chapman University’s Peace Studies and Communication Studies to Northern Ireland for an immersive study of reconciliation and peace-building. Students engaged directly with former combatants, policymakers, victims’ groups, and community leaders, gaining firsthand insight into the legacy of the Troubles and contemporary challenges in post-sectarian society. Each student wrote daily reflections, which you can read here. The delegation was joined by CIEL Board Chair Dulcie Kugelman and Executive Director Daniel Wehrenfennig, further solidifying our institutional relationship with Chapman. The success of this trip has laid the foundation for future campus-specific collaborations.