Become a More Informed World Citizen!
Global Issues & Perspectives is a free lecture/discussion series sponsored by the Center for Creative Change (C3) to address the question:
What do we need to know to become effective global citizens? The series is an enriching opportunity to hear, learn from and be inspired by individuals — many of whom are from other cultures and countries — who are invited to Antioch to share their values and vision. Free and open to the public.
WHERE: Antioch campus, room 100
To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Support Services office at least 14 days in advance at: 206-268-4151 (phone), 206-728-5745 (TTY), or e-mail dss@antiochseattle.edu.
Check back soon for the upcoming schedule.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Shelly Dove in the Center for Creative Change at 206-268-4908 or send an e-mail.
Recent Topics
Creating Gracious Space: Skills for a Global Citizen
April 2010
Pat Hughes and Karma Ruder presented an interactive overview of the four core elements of Gracious Space: spirit, setting, invite the stranger and learn in public. Pat Hughes, primary author of Gracious Space: A Practical Guide for Working Better Together, published in 2004 by the Center for Ethical Leadership, is a senior partner on the national Gracious Space Initiative. Karma Ruder has worked for Kellogg Leadership for Community Change, teaching and facilitating Gracious Space to diverse audiences from across the nation. Gracious Space sets a tone for honest, open and vigorous exchange, sharing and deep listening, and a willingness to learn together from the inside out.
Reconstructing Landscapes: History, Culture and Local Knowledge in Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, India
May 2010
Nitin Rai, a visiting Fulbright scholar and a Fellow at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore, India, discussed interdisciplinary approaches to enable decentralized governance of biodiversity.
His research incorporates ecological science, history of landscape transformation, cultural ecology and local knowledge. Such integration might challenge current narratives that view nature as static and human presence in forests as being inimical to biodiversity. These ideas are being explored in association with the indigenous Soliga community in the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, India.
Spirituality: Common Ground for Global Engagement?
March 2010
Robert Taylor explored how spirituality may offer commonalities for bridging religious, political and cultural divides in global engagement ranging from environmental issues, human rights, poverty and economic development. Taylor is the author of I'm Spiritual, Not Religious. www.robertvtaylor.com
Youth Lead the Way in Global Citizenship
February 2010
High school and college students discussed experiences with peers in Jordan, Guatemala and Peru through programs with One World Now, Global Visionaries and Bridges to Understanding. One World Now's vision offers new opportunities for young people to increase their tolerance, gain new language and leadership skills and to experience other cultures first-hand. Global Visionaries
educates and empowers youth to become active leaders and global citizens who promote social and environmental justice through community service at home and abroad.
Bridges to Understanding uses digital technology and the art of storytelling to empower and unite youth worldwide, enhance cross-cultural understanding and build global citizenship.
Transforming the Global Footprint of American Business
January 2010
A conversation with business leaders who are creating social and
environmental benefits through innovative business practices. Seattle-based executives described strategies for transforming their organization's global footprint: Valerie Bone, Director of Quality/Corporate Social Responsibility, Pacific Market International; David Okrent, Brand Director, Environment and Sustainability, The Boeing Co.; David Basson, President, Greensource Organic Clothing; and Dennis Gawlik, Faculty, Bainbridge Graduate Institute, and Director of Purchasing Services, University of Washington. Discussion facilitated by Karl Ostrom, Co-Director of NBIS, Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability.
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