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An endowed academic program at the University of Maryland that advances interdisciplinary examination and discourse on peace.

11/04/2026

Join us today for “The Journey of Humanity: Roots of Wealth and Inequality in the Wealth of Nations,” featuring Oded Galor.

November 4 | 2–3:30 PM ET | In person + Online

Register to attend: tinyurl.com/bahai-oded

11/02/2026

Peace is now.

The work of peace is needed every day. Opportunities are all around us, but they require effort. The work begins today.

10/30/2026

Where do wealth and inequality come from?

The Bahá’í Chair’s featured book is “The Journey of Humanity: The Origins of Wealth and Inequality” by Oded Galor.

Join us November 4 for a hybrid lecture with Galor exploring the roots of wealth and inequality among nations.

In person: tinyurl.com/bahai-oded
Online: tinyurl.com/bahai-galor

10/27/2026

Peace is compassionate.

Deep understanding, forgiveness, and social consideration must guide how we treat one another.

10/26/2026

Why are some nations wealthier than others? Join us November 4 for “The Journey of Humanity: Roots of Wealth and Inequality in the Wealth of Nations,” featuring Oded Galor, Herbert H. Goldberger Professor of Economics at Brown University.

2–3:30 PM ET | Hybrid

RSVP: tinyurl.com/bahai-galor

10/23/2026

The Bahá’í Chair’s Book of the Week is “New Perspectives on Healing Collective Trauma: Towards Social Justice and Communal Well-Being,” edited by Scherto R. Gill.

This collection explores the relationship between collective trauma, healing, social justice, and communal well-being, offering perspectives on how societies can move toward more peaceful futures.

10/16/2026

What sparked humanity’s leap from stagnation to prosperity, and what lies at the core of inequality among nations?

Join economist Oded Galor on November 4, 2026, for “The Journey of Humanity: Roots of Wealth and Inequality in the Wealth of Nations.”

2–3:30 PM ET | Hybrid

Register: tinyurl.com/bahai-galor

10/15/2026

The Bahá’í Chair’s Book of the Week is “Lest We Lose Love: Rediscovering the Core of Western Culture” by Scherto R. Gill.

Join Scherto R. Gill on October 21, 2026, for the upcoming virtual lecture, “Being Peace, Making Peace: Can Higher Education Help Us Become Peace?”

Register: tinyurl.com/bahai-gill

10/13/2026

Peace is historical. By examining the record of peacebuilding across peoples and generations, we can better understand how to build more peaceful futures.

In “The Changing Ethos of Human Rights,” Brandy Thomas Wells explores the legacy of Black women peace activists in her chapter, “Justice as Peace: The Legacy of Black Women Activists,” highlighting their contributions to a vision of peace rooted in justice, freedom, and equality.

Read more: tinyurl.com/bahai-wells

10/12/2026

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing Indigenous histories, cultures, and enduring contributions. May this day encourage continued learning, greater understanding, and a commitment to building a more just and peaceful future.

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

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http://bahaichair.umd.edu/

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