Become a More Informed World Citizen!

Global Issues & Perspectives is a free lecture/discussion series sponsored by the Center for Creative Change (CCC) 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

PATH – A Catalyst for Global Change
Thurs., Sept. 25, 7 p.m.; Photo exhibit reception, 6 p.m.
Mike Wang and others from PATH
Wang introduces the purpose of his photography and shares stories about the people captured in the images. PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. Visit PATH's website.

Women's Global Power: Inching Towards Equality
Thurs., Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Cathy Allen, political and communications strategist, founder and principal
of the Connections Group
Allen started her business with one message in mind: "Let's level the playing field for the rest of us and put more people in office that look like us, act like us and live like us." Her approach broke new records for winning women candidates. Her full-service consultancy is dedicated to helping clients achieve success in communicating clear, concise and effective messages. She is the author of two books on winning campaigns; Taking Back Politics is used as a textbook at many colleges and universities. Visit
her website.

Improving Health Through Water, Toilets and Hygiene Education
Thurs., Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
Marla Smith-Nilsen, executive director of Water 1st International and
co-founder of Water Partners International
Water 1st's mission is to serve families in the poorest communities in the world as they implement community-managed projects that integrate water supply, sanitation and health education. The lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitary latrines is the top public health problem in the world and the number-one killer of children in the world. Lack of access to clean water has a devastating effect on women and girls who are traditionally responsible for water collection. Visit the Water 1st website.

Center for Creative Change Student Symposium
Tues. and Wed., Dec. 9 and 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students graduating from the Center's five master's degree programs present findings from their community-focused change projects.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Shelly Dove in the Center for Creative Change at 206-268-4908 or send an e-mail.

Recent Topics

Engaging Global Citizens Through Environmental Service
May 2008
Mark Howard and EarthCorps International Trainees
EarthCorps has worked with emerging environmental leaders from around the world for over 15 years. Learn how EarthCorps engages citizens locally and globally in environmental issues through community service projects. EarthCorps' training programs span cultural and linguistic differences as participants experience hands-on environmental restoration and community service projects.

Grass-roots Social Change in the Majority World
April 2008
Britt Yamamoto, Ph.D., Antioch core faculty and executive director of iLEAP;
and iLEAP International Fellows. Join this discussion with 2008 iLEAP International Fellows as they debate the promise, practice and problems of development in the Majority World. These Fellows hail from Nepal, India and West Africa and are leaders in their respective organizations where they are committed to working for change at the grass-roots. They are participating in iLEAP: The Center for Critical Service to deepen their understanding of social change through an integrated curriculum built around the methodology of reflective practice and the concept of critical service.

When in Gaza... But, How Do the Gazans Do It?
March 2008
Nada Elia, Antioch core faculty, B.A. in Liberal Studies program, has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature. She has written and lectured extensively on resistance to institutionalized systems of oppression. She is a founding member of RAWAN, the Radical Arab Women's Activist Network, and of the National Council of Arab Americans and serves on the national steering committee of INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence. She is also president of AMEWS, the Association of Middle East Women's Studies.

Finding the Road Home: The Impact of Cultural Reconnection
February 2008
Marcia Arunga, Antioch adjunct faculty, cultural custodian and co-founder of Cultural Reconnection Mission (CRM), has led numerous delegations from the United States to East Africa where cultural immersion in development projects with Kenyan leaders has led to transformative civic leadership and professional growth.

Business and Climate Change:
How Companies Can Make Money While Saving the Planet
January 2008
Kevin Wilhelm, CEO of Sustainable Business Consulting and Antioch adjunct faculty, is the chair of the Seattle Chamber's Sustainability Committee and an advisory board member to the Sustainable Business Institute. He will provide an interactive presentation that highlights the various ways in which climate change will impact business and how organizations can respond in a way that actually will improve profitability, brand value and environmental performance at the same time.

Togo, West Africa, to the Northwest: Sustainable, Fair Trade
November 2007
Olowo-n'djo Tchala, founder of Alaffia skin care products. An Olympia entrepreneur, who grew up in poverty in Togo, discusses indigenous African natural resources that are culturally, spiritually, economically and ecologically sustainable. Hand-crafted shea butter produced by his cooperative allows members to support their families.

Re-thinking Global Citizenship:
Transformative Learning and Social Justice
October 2007
What does it mean to be a global citizen in an interconnected world where nationalism remains a powerful organizing force, cultural differences are acute and inequities stubbornly persist? Can we Think Global and Act Global?
Britt Yamamoto, Ph.D., visiting faculty, Environment and Community, Center for Creative Change; lecturer, Comparative History of Ideas program, UW; executive director of iLEAP: The Center for Critical Service.

Beyond Globalization and Economics:
Systems Thinking and Earth Ethics for a Sustainable World
September 2007
Hazel Henderson, author, independent futurist, worldwide syndicated columnist, advocate and consultant on equitable, ecologically sustainable human development and socially responsible business and investment. Henderson is president of Ethical Markets Media, LCC, which produces the PBS series "Growing the Green Economy." To listen to this conversation, visit the Center's Videos and Podcasts page.