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August 2001  Newsletter

Schumacher College
Devon, UK

March 23-28, 2002

It is vital that the citizens of the future learn to understand and cherish their environment, be it urban or rural. An ecological world view needs to be integrated into the way a school operates, and this requires more than the occasional lesson in "environmental education". This course provides educationalists with inspiration and practical ideas about how to carry forward changes to the curriculum, and provides a forum for discussing the educational significance of such innovations.

Schumacher College, 
The Old Postern, 
Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1803 865934; 
Fax: +44 (0)1803 866899; 
Email: schumcoll@gn.apc.org
Website: http://www.gn.apc.org/schumachercollege/

British Columbia

Global Living Project Summer Institute I
Co-Creating A Sustainable Future

August 05, 2001 - August 11, 2001
Week long residential program
Winlaw, British Columbia, Canada

A call to environmental and education leaders to consider lifestyle choices that don't threaten the carrying capacity of the Earth. Our goal of this week's program is to reach people who will carry on the GLP tradition of education and outreach on global issues, and inspire commitment to a future where all life on Earth may thrive. Exploration of working models, educational resources and simple living skills will help participants to bring sustainability into their work, communities and everyday lives. Up to 9 credits available from Simon Fraser University.

Jennifer Compton 
723 Houston St, 
Nelson BC V1L 5J3, Canada, 
(250) 352-1244 - 
e-mail: sc@netidea.com
Web Site: Global Living Project

Global Living Project Summer Institute II
Skills For Self Sufficiency

Sunday, August 12, 2001 through Saturday, August 18, 2001
Week long residential program
Deer Park, British Columbia, Canada

Come and experience for yourself a working model of sustainability. Frank and Libby Ruljachich open their home to share the lessons learned and information gained from over 20 years of living on a voluntarily low income with the provisions of their vegetable garden, fruit and nut orchard and surrounding wild edible foods. All amenities are powered using a unique micro hydro system. Residential learning will offer hands-on opportunities to provide participants with direct experience and fundamental skills that can be used towards becoming a global citizen.

Jennifer Compton 
723 Houston St, 
Nelson BC V1L 5J3, Canada, 
(250) 352-1244 - 
e-mail: sc@netidea.com
Web Site: Global Living Project

Sacramento, CA

California Home School Association
Yearly Conference

August 18, 2001 - August 19, 2001

Sacramento Raddison Hotel

Cecile Andrews will give three different workshops on Simplicity and Simplicity Circles.

Nathaline Shonk, 
530-759-7080
e-mail: conference@hsc.org
Web:California HomeEducation Conference

October 29-30, 2001

1st Annual e-learning conference,
Distance Learning: The Future of Education Conference
Inn and Conference Center, University of Maryland University College

Presented by Higher Education Washington, Inc. (HEWI)

Featured topics to be discussed will include history and trends of e-learning, virtual educators, intellectual property in the digital age, and preparing for the global classroom. The conference will also focus on the issue of student loans, what makes a web-based course successful and the many accreditation issues facing distance education today.

Information at www.hewi.net. 
Or contact Anne Popovich at 202.842.4989
email: popovich.hewi@starpower.net.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Quickening Global Consciousness:
2001Summit Week on Spirituality and Sustainability

September 15 - 22, 2001

Co-sponsored by the Institute of Noetic Sciences with the Vancouver IONS Community Group, the Institute of Noetic Sciences represented by Edgar Mitchell, Founder, Marilyn Schlitz, Research Director, Christopher Bache, Director of Transformative Learning, Wink Franklin, President, Rose Welch,Community Network Director and Deborah Miller, Development Director offers a variety of gala/keynotes, workshops and an IONS Town Hall Meeting on Sept. 16, 17, 18.
These events complement a wide array of other 2001 Summit Week offerings, including a workshop with Barbara Marx-Hubbard. 2001 Summit Week is dedicated to showcasing individuals, organizations and groups who are committed to working with spirit-based values to move humanity forward towards a just, loving, peaceful and environmentally sustainable future. 

For a full schedule of 2001 Summit Week activities www.2001summit.org. 
Or contact Diana Cawood in Vancouver 
Tel: 604 263-0989 
E-mail dianacawood@infoserve.net

Aug. 1-3 -- ERIC Clearinghouse on Counseling and Student Services Workshop: "The New Wave in Comprehensive School Guidance Programs" -- Tucson, AZ

Aug. 1-4 -- National Council for Geographic Education Annual Meeting -- Vancouver, BC Canada

Aug. 2-5 -- American Alliance for Theatre and Education Conference: "Honoring Our Mentors and Celebrating Our Students" -- San Diego, CA

Aug. 3-4 -- International Alliance of Teacher Scholars Texas Annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching (2nd) -- San Marcos, TX

Aug. 3-4 -- Greater Educational Opportunities Foundation Convention and Exposition: "Connecting the Dots for Education" -- Indianapolis, IN

Aug. 4-8 -- Association of Teacher Educators Summer Conference: "The Best Teachers for All Our Children" -- Portland, OR

Aug. 5-8 -- Sopris West Step-Up-to-Writing Conference -- Breckenridge, CO

Aug. 5-8 -- Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Meeting -- Washington, DC

Aug. 5-8 -- National Educational Service Summer Institute: "Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement" -- Lincolnshire, IL

Aug. 5-10 -- HCI 2001 - 9th International Conference on HCI -- New Orleans, LA

Aug. 6-8 -- International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2001) -- Madison, WI

Aug. 6-9 -- Sopris West Beach Institute: "Reaching the Tough To Teach" -- Virginia Beach, VA

Aug. 8-10 -- University of Wisconsin Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning (17th) -- Madison, WI

Aug. 8-10 -- School Administrators of South Dakota and The Associated School Boards of South Dakota Joint Annual Education Convention -- Sioux Falls, SD

Aug. 8-10 -- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference -- Larame, WY

Aug. 9-12 -- Sixth World Assembly and the General Assembly of the International Council for Adult Education (ICAE): "The Creativity of Women and Men: A Strategic Choice for Tomorrow: Building a New Agenda for Local and Global Advocacy" -- Ocho Rios, Jamaica 

Aug. 10-12 -- Big6 Associates Conference: "Impact on Instruction: Teaching Information and Technology Skills" -- San Jose, CA

Aug. 10-14 -- National Educational Telecommunications Association Conference: "Firstview" -- Dallas, TX

Aug. 10-15 -- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Conference: "Engaging Children's Minds: The Project Approach (Session I)" -- Champaign, IL

Aug. 12-15 -- MERLOT International Conference -- Tampa, FL

Aug. 13-14 -- Six Seconds Conference: "Emotionally Intelligent Classroom Management" -- San Mateo, CA

Aug. 13-17 -- Lesley University Early Literacy Institute: "Clay's Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement" -- Cambridge, CA

Aug. 15-16 - Massachusetts ASCD conference: "Introduction to Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment" - Boston, MA

Aug. 16-25 -- International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions General Conference (67th):"Libraries and Librarians: Making a Difference in the Knowledge Age" -- Boston, MA

Aug. 18-22 -- American Sociological Association Annual Meeting: "Cities of the Future" -- Anaheim, CA

Aug. 19-20 -- 2001 Australasian International Conference  on the Education of Gifted Students -- Melbourne, Australia 

Aug. 19-25 -- International Conference and Training Workshops Learning Skills Enhancement: for Children, Youth and Adult Learners -- Canada

Aug. 20-22 -- Teaching and Learning With the Brain in Mind -- Toronto, Canada

Aug. 20-24 - Massachusetts ASCD conferences: "Introduction to Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment" - Boston, MA

Aug. 21-22 -- Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Introduction to Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment Conference -- Danvers, MA

Aug. 23-24 -- Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Introduction to Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment Conference -- Tewksbury, MA

Aug. 23-24 -- Nine High-Population Countries (E9) "Distance Education and Information Technologies for Basic Education to Reach the Unreached" -- Beijing, China

Aug. 28-Sep. 1 -- Bridging Instruction to Learning -- Switzerland 

Aug. 28-Sep. 2 -- EUROCALL Computer Assisted Language Learning Conference -- Gelderland, Netherlands

The International Holistic Health Association is organizing the "Global
Holistic Health Summit" in Bangalore, India from 11th - 16th November 2001.
The theme of the Summit is "Holistic & Integrated Medicine For The 21st
Century ". Hosted by the International Holistic Health Centre (IHHC), the
Summit is going to focus on spirituality and the role of Integrated Medicine
in health and healing.

Key Note Speakers :
His Holiness The Dalai Lama
His Holiness Baselius Mar Thoma Mathews II
His Holiness Sri Sri Ravishankar
Dr Deepak Chopra
Dr Karan Singh
Dr Andrew Weil
Dr Kazuhiko Atsumi
Dr Stephan Rechtschaffen
Dr Kim Jobst
Dr Stephen Fulder
Dr Norman Shealy
Please visit the website www.holisticmedic.org for on-line registration and
more details about the Summit.

Schumacher College
Devon, UK

September 1, 2001
HOLISTIC SCIENCE MSc
One-year programme starts
 
September 2-7, 2001
BUSINESS & SUSTAINABILITY:  THE NATURAL STEP
Karl-Henrik Robert

September 16-21, 2001
BUSINESS & SUSTAINABILITY
Amory Lovins & Gunter Pauli

October 7-26, 2001
BELONGING: FINDING OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD
Patsy Hallen, Stephan Harding & David Abram

November 4-23, 2001
FARMING FOR BETTER FOOD
Mark Ritchie, Jules Pretty & Tim Lang

January 6-25, 2002
DIGITAL FUTURE? INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & THE EARTH
Chet Bowers, Langdon Winner, Digital Futures contributors

February 3-22, 2002
GLOBALISATION
Tariq Banuri, Wolfgang Sachs

March 3-22, 2002
SEEING WITH NEW EYES: SCIENCE AND THE NATURE OF LIFE
Chris Clarke, Rupert Sheldrake, Arthur Zajonc & Brian Goodwin

March 23-28, 2002
TEACHERS COURSE
Prue Leith, Learning through Landscapes, Common Ground

April 7-12, 2002
BUSINESS & SUSTAINABILITY

April 14-May 3, 2002
WHERE EARTH AND SOUL TOUCH:
John Seed, Ruth Rosenhek & Mary-Jayne Rust

May 12-24, 2002
LIVING OFF THE SUN
Godfrey Boyle, Peter Harper & Dave Elliott

June 2-21, 2002
ECOLOGICAL DESIGN:
John & Nancy Jack Todd & David Orr

June 30-July19, 2002
LIFE, MIND & SOCIETY
Fritjof Capra

July 21-26, 2002
BUSINESS & SUSTAINABILITY

Schumacher College, 
The Old Postern, 
Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1803 865934; 
Fax: +44 (0)1803 866899; 
Email: schumcoll@gn.apc.org
Website: http://www.gn.apc.org/schumachercollege/

Speaking events for Paul H. Ray, Ph.D. and Sherry Ruth Anderson, Ph.D. - the authors of Culteral Creatives

http://www.culturalcreatives.org/schedule.html

OMEGA Institute for Holistic Studies presents

The Century of the Environment—Resurgence Comes to America

Rhinebeck, New York

Humanity is entering the century of the environment. New contracts are needed between humans, nature, science, and society.

Amory B. Lovins, CEO (Research) Rocky Mountain Institute, will give a keynote address.

Since 1966, the British magazine Resurgence has been a beacon of optimistic, yet hard-hitting discussion about challenges facing humanity and the planet. In its pages, some of the world's leading visionaries have written eloquently about sustainable development, environmental and spiritual awareness, deep ecology, and the awesome beauty and endless mystery of the natural world. This conference brings together some of the magazine's most celebrated contributors who share with us conversations on sustainability, and inspire us in stunningly creative ways.

Topics discussed in keynote speeches and small groups will include:

–The changes we can make that will mitigate or minimize the human impact on the environment;

–How to develop the conviction that environmental problems are solvable, and the energy and patience to be part of the solutions;

–How to assist the world's citizens, governments, and corporations in thinking long-term about natural resources and systems;

–How our spiritual, psychological, and activist natures can nurture and advance each other; and

–How each of us has the power and creativity to make a difference.

Contact Person/E-mail/Phone #
Omega / eomega.org / (800) 944-1001

Web Site: www.eomega.org

Amherst, Massachusetts

The 21st Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures

Saturday, October 27, 2001
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Johnson Chapel, Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts
E. F. Schumacher Society

Featured speakers: AMORY LOVINS, "One of the Western world most influential energy thinkers" Newsweek; JOHN TODD, Internationally recognized biologist and leader in the field of ecological design; ALANNA HARTZOK, Economic justice, land rights, and tax reform activist.

Heather Davidson, Resource Coordinator, 
E. F. Schumacher Society, 
140 Jug End Road, 
Great Barrington, MA 01230. 
(413) 528-1737
e-mail: schumacherlib@aol.com

Los Angeles, CA

Seeds of Simplicity's 2001 Simplicity Circle Celebration
Dinner with Jane Goodall, Ed Begley, Jr. & Cecile Andrews

Friday, November 02, 2001
6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Friendship Auditorium, Los Feliz & Riverside, Los Angeles, CA

There is free parking on site. Members will automatically receive a detailed invitation; non-members can send their email address to seeds@seedsofsimplicity.org to receive a detailed announcement when it is ready.

1-877-UNSTUFF
e-mail: seeds@seedsofsimplicity.org
Web Site: Seeds of Simplicity

General Upcoming Events

Lucis Trust Presents:
INNER SIGHT Radio Programme

VOICES OF YOUTH INTERNET DISCUSSION FORUM
ORGANIZERS: UNICEF
THEMES: How might media coverage be influencing humanitarian assistance to people involved in civil conflicts, like Kosovo? Unicef raised funds for assistance in Kosovo in just a few weeks, but funding for emergencies in 22 other countries are still only 15% of the goal. Join young people worldwide in a discussion about the world's less reported conflicts.
WHEN: Ongoing
WWW:
English: http://www.unicef.org/voy/meeting/war/less-reported.html;
Français: http://www.unicef.org/voy/fr/meeting/war/less-reported.html;
Español: http://www.unicef.org/voy/es/meeting/war/less-reported.html

Palo Alto, CA

August 22, 2001 - August 26, 2001

Stanford U, Palo Alto, CA

Conference includes several speakers.

Contact Information: e-mail: JimJan1566@aol.com

Nine Gates Mystery School

Part One: April 13 - 22, 2001, Santa Barbara, California
Part Two: September 7 - 16, 2001, Joshua Tree, California

Part One: October 12 - 21, 2001, Joshua Tree, California
Part Two: May 17 - 26, 2002, Joshua Tree, California

An intense spiritual training for those seeking to make a shift towards inner clarity and guidance. The school is presented in two nine-day sessions with individual mentors for the six-month integration period between. The program focuses on diverse aspects of the human energy system, and individuals receive over 20 hours with nine master teachers from the Celtic, tribal African, Native American, Sufi, esoteric Christian, Hindu, Taoist, Hawaiian Huna, and Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

For more information, email Karen or call 707-779-8236

http://www.noetic.org/Ions/events/sevents.asp

ASSOCIATION FOR HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY
SEMINAR SERIES 2001
IONS is co-sponsoring the following seminar series with the Association for Humanistic Psychology(AHP) and Conference Works!  IONS members will receive the AHP member discount at all these events. Click on www.ahpweb.org and check under "Upcoming Events" for information on the following seminar's:

Caroline Myss
Seven Paths to Understanding:
A Partial Guide for Symbolic Exploration
September 28-29 2001 Oakland, California
October 12-13 2001 Seattle, Washington
December 7-8 2001 Burbank, California

Geneen Roth
"Feeding the Hungry Heart; The Search for True Nourishment"
September 14-15, 
Los Angeles, California
October 19-20, 
Chicago, Illinois

Maria Nemeth
"Using the Energy of Money: Coaching for Excellence with Ease"
November 2-3, Los Angeles, California

Maria Nemeth in Sacramento, California
"You and Money"
September 19-23,
October 10-14,
November 14-18,
December 12-16

Montrose, Colorado

Paul Ray and Sherry Anderson, authors of the book Cultural Creatives will present and lead workshops at:
Smyposium 2001
sponsored by The Whole Life Network.

October 12 & 13, 2001
The Pavillion in Montrose, Colorado
Contact Larry Lemser, Registrar, 970-240-0234
or Earl Sires, Coordinator, 970-240-0764.

ASSOCIATION FOR HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY
SEMINAR SERIES 2001

IONS is co-sponsoring the following seminar series with the Association for Humanistic Psychology(AHP) and Conference Works! IONS members will receive the AHP member discount at all these events. Click on www.ahpweb.org and check under "Upcoming Events" for information on the following seminar's:

Caroline Myss
Seven Paths to Understanding: A Partial Guide for Symbolic Exploration

September 28-29 2001 
Oakland, California

October 12-13 2001 
Seattle, Washington

December 7-8 2001 
Burbank, California

The 21st Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures

Date: Saturday, October 27, 2001
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Johnson Chapel, Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts
Facilitator: E. F. Schumacher Society
Costs: $20 non-members/$15 members/$10 students & seniors
Contact Information: Heather Davidson, Resource Coordinator, E. F. Schumacher Society, 140 Jug End Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. (413) 528-1737 - e-mail: schumacherlib@aol.com
Sponsor: E. F. Schumacher Society

Description:
Featured speakers: AMORY LOVINS, "One of the Western world most influential energy thinkers" Newsweek; JOHN TODD, Internationally recognized biologist and leader in the field of ecological design; ALANNA HARTZOK, Economic justice, land rights, and tax reform activist.

Albuquerque, New Mexico.

International Conference on Altered States of Consciousness
Enlightenment, Entheogens, Shamanism & Peak Experiences
"Everyone has an altered state of preference." -- Terence McKenna

November 2-7, 2001
People are having experiences that are not explained by the old scientific paradigm, and we are called to reconsider our cultural view of reality. It is at the root of every spiritual and religious tradition. Even the feeling of love brings about a sense of euphoria. From shamanism to scientific investigation, the desire to understand altered states is universal. Explore in a thoughtful manner the myriad of experiences that we call altered states of consciousness. Join us and investigate the space beyond ordinary reality, expand personal awareness and participate in the the exploration of consciousness.

For registration information email The Message Company, visit their website at www.bizspirit.com, call 505-474-0998 or fax 505-471-2584.

August 5-12, 2001

4th World Youth Forum
LOCATION: DAKAR, SENEGAL, AFRICA

CONTACT & INFO: Joop Theunissen, Chief, UN Youth Unit theunissen@un.org and
www.un.org/esa/socdev/youth

August 5-24, 2001

International Human Rights Advocacy & Conflict Resolution Training Program
LOCATION: ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, USA

DESCRIPTION: This program is intended for committed human rights advocates and experienced professionals, social service providers, community activists and leaders, peace advocates, racial and social justice advocates, teachers, researchers, religious leaders, and advanced students. The IHRACRTP is the only program of its kind in which international participants will not only
share their experiences but also inform themselves of the African American and Native American human rights experiences.

CONTACT & INFO: Clarence Davis, Dred and Harriet Scot Human Rights Center,
cdavis@gw.hamline.edu  or Ravinder
Joshi, degtegh@hotmail.com  or web.hamline.edu/law/scotinstitute

August 31 - September 7, 2001

World Conference Against Racism, Racial
Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance
LOCATION: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA

CONTACT & INFO: www.unhchr.ch/html/racism/index.htm

October 2001

International Young Professionals Summit 2001
LOCATION: GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

DESCRIPTION: Young Professionals from all over the world will gather on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia to consider and act upon four pressing themes facing us all: Poverty, Social Capital, Environment and Sustainability. The Summit will also address the following Action Areas: Housing and Infrastructure, Food and Agriculture, Fresh Water, Population and Health, Communications & IT, Transport, Aid and Trade, Education, and Appropriate Technology
CONTACT & INFO: information@iyps.org

NOVEMBER 2001

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