Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Conflict, insecurity, weak institutions and limited access to justice remain a great threat to sustainable development. Learn more at un.org.
What We’re Doing
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Kate Gilmore Helps Heal with Art
The Art+Design professor created a public art installation for the Coral Springs Museum of Art after the Parkland shooting in Florida. -
Purchase Alum Bikes Across the US for Affordable Housing Awareness
Brittny Cooper ’15 cycles over 4,000 miles across the US to raise awareness for affordable housing. -
Purchase Among the Most LGBTQ Friendly Colleges
The Princeton Review rates Purchase College among the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges. -
Connective Collective Exhibition Asks “What Have You Lost?”
This collaborative project joins photography with the Neuberger Museum of Art and the Center for Engagement.
Ways to Get Involved
- Get involved with students organizations such as Civic Actions Committee and NYPIRG-New York Public Interest Research Group, among others.
- Intern or volunteer with one of the four founding organizations that make up the Center for Engagement.
- Register to vote in New York right on Purchase campus.
Academics
- Purchase offers classes related to peace, justice and building strong institutions. Check out courses in Law and Justice Studies, Political Science, Sociology, History, Economics, and Liberal Studies.*
*Contact us if you would like your department course page listed.
What Else We’re Doing
- Ghana ThinkTank contributes to a new book “Wat Niet Is” (What Is Not).
- Purchase provides resources and support services for transgender and gender nonconforming students.
- Purchase hosts a Sexual Assault Awareness Week.