Become a More Informed World Citizen!

WHAT: 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. Open to the public.

WHERE: Antioch campus, room 100

Beyond Globalization and Economics:
Systems Thinking and Earth Ethics for a Sustainable World
7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 — VIRTUAL

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." www.hazelhenderson.com

Join our live, on-campus web conversation with this visionary leader.

Re-thinking Global Citizenship: Transformative Learning and Social Justice
7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30

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?

Take part in this conversation with Britt Yamamoto and hear about the upcoming International Partnerships for Creative Change and Community (iPC3) program that will convene in Seattle in Spring 2008.

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.

Togo, West Africa, to the Northwest: Sustainable, Fair Trade
7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28

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.

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