Robert Biekman – Goldin Institute

Peace Is a Journey, Not a Destination

On a balmy and breezy Saturday in early September, the fragrance of peace filled the air. The scent of patchouli and music of meditation greeted more than 200 residents as… Continue reading Peace Is a Journey, Not a Destination

Published September 9, 2019

Categorized as Chicago Peace Fellows

Tagged Chicago, grassroots, Passport 2 Peace, Passport to Peace, peace, peace circles, restorative justice, Robert Biekman, South Side, Violence Prevention

Peace Fellows Tour University of Chicago Crime Lab

On Friday, August 30, the Chicago Peace Fellows toured the University of Chicago Urban Labs to learn more about the work of the Crime Lab, hosted by Kimberly Smith, associate… Continue reading Peace Fellows Tour University of Chicago Crime Lab

Published August 30, 2019

Categorized as Chicago Peace Fellows

Tagged Burrell Poe, Chicago, Chicago Peace Fellows, Crime Lab, Data Lab, Kim Smith, Peace Building, PSPC, Robert Biekman, Robin Cline, Sokoni Karanja, Travis Rejman, University of Chicago, Urban Lab, Violence Prevention

Peace Fellow Spotlight: Pastor Robert Biekman

How has Gather informed the work that you do? Have you made any meaningful connections between Gather and your work? I am grateful to the Chicago Peace Fellows for not… Continue reading Peace Fellow Spotlight: Pastor Robert Biekman

Published May 15, 2019

Categorized as Chicago Peace Fellows

Tagged Chicago, Chicago Peace Fellow, Community of Practice, Maple Park United Methodist Church, Robert Biekman, Senior Pastor, Violence Prevention