posted Nov 10, 2009 3:28 PM by Nathan Tift
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Read Lori Sturdevant's column in the Star Tribune: "Lasting impressions from World War II" (November 10, 2009)
Click here for the full article. |
posted Oct 18, 2009 5:22 PM by Kathy Millington
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There are a number of ways to donate to World Citizen. You can donate by responding to the annual appeal. The quarterly newsletters have a form and return envelop to mail. Or, you can donate online. Click on "donate". World Citizen is a 501(c)(3) non-profit orgnaization, so your gift is tax deductible. |
posted Oct 18, 2009 5:08 PM by Kathy Millington
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Brain research indicates that students learn best when they feel safe. World Citizen Contributes to a safe environment through three programs:
Peace Education provides educators time and resources to create a peaceful learning environment.
The International Peace Site Program provides a focus for the ongoing commitment to a peaceful learning and working community.
The annual Nobel Peace Prize Festival provides a learning experience for students within a larger community of peaceful learners.
SAFER ENVIRONMENT -SMARTER STUDENTS
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posted Jun 15, 2009 5:24 PM by Sarah Adams
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updated Jul 29, 2009 4:43 PM
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It is finally here. You have asked for the opportunity to
earn graduate credit and now we have the chance to come together and join your
fellow elementary educators in exploring how to integrate Peace Education into
your classroom! This opportunity will be available to all in the Summer of 2010!
Course Description: Integrating
Peace Education into the Elementary Classroom
This
course will focus on the principles, frameworks and practices of Peace
Education including conflict resolution, human rights, service learning,
cultural understanding and the intentional structures to create peaceful
classrooms. The main focus is on the
practical application and integration of these ideas into elementary classrooms
as well as school-wide settings. This is
an engaging, participatory and experiential class that builds a supportive
adult community of peace educators. Participants will share practical
experiences and learn from each other.
This unique course is designed to continue the learning and accountability
to each other into the fall of the school year through conference calls and one
final evening class.
Class
Dates and Times: Summer 2010 (additional details will be announced in the Spring 2010)
Location:
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
Fee:
The course will cost $460.00 for two semester credits from Hamline
University.
Instructors: Lisa
Boland Blake, M.Ed and Martha
Roberts, M.A.
How do
I sign-up? Email Sarah at sarah.adams@peacesites.org.
We hope to see you there!
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posted May 26, 2009 6:16 PM by Kathy Millington
World Citizen welcomes four new board members. Please check out the leadership section of the web to find out more about the new directors; Joni Boucher, Cindy Kramer, Mark Ritchie, and Larry Wade. They will provide outstanding leadership and input to move the programs forward. |
posted May 21, 2009 3:29 PM by Dick Bernard
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updated May 26, 2009 5:05 PM by WorldCitizen Webmaster
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Not everyone is computer literate, much less competent at updating websites. This was obvious to us who are trainees at the World Citizen Board meeting May 21, 2009. Benilde-St. Margaret graciously provided their computer lab to begin training us, many of whom are even less than neophytes. Special thanks to Nathan Tift for both designing this new and improved website, as well as putting up with us as we learn a new skill. This is a practice. Eight of us are practicing. Now we hope we will remember one or two lessons when we get home. The computers will breathe a sigh of relief when we sign off! Dick Bernard, Board member May 21, 2009 |
posted Apr 30, 2009 3:20 PM by WorldCitizen Webmaster
Giles gifting Majora Carter a Peace Pole
Lynn Elling, Former Gov. Wendell Anderson, Rebecca Janke, & Lisa Boland-Blake
Lynn Elling, Lisa Boland-Blake, and Rebecca Janke |
posted Apr 15, 2009 3:58 PM by WorldCitizen Webmaster
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More than 30 people chanted “Let peace prevail on earth” in response to each reading for the Oct. 30 dedication of a peace pole on the campus of Northwestern Health Sciences University. Readings came from Matt Hanson, president of the student senate; Lisa Franczak, president of the employee
council; and Dr. Norman Horns, vice president of the faculty senate. Dr. Mark Zeigler, president of Northwestern, provided the introductory and closing remarks for the ceremony. The pole, which is made from Western red cedar, is a public representation of the university’s designation as an International Peace Site by World Citizen.
“Peace is more than the absence of war; it means we actually need to be active,” said Melvin Giles, a representative of the World Citizen Organization and attendee at the unveiling ceremony. “I can’t think of a better institution for a peace pole, because Northwestern actively promotes health.”
The unveiling took place next to the flagpole in front of the university facing 84th Street. Each side of the pole carries the message “May peace prevail on earth” in a different language, according to Kathy Allen, assistant dean of the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. “We chose Chinese, English, German and Cherokee as the four languages,” Allen said. The pole will eventually be moved to the new courtyard that is being created in conjunction with the Wolfe-Harris Center for Excellence, the new 48,000-square-foot addition being constructed on the south side of campus. Both public high schools in Bloomington ― Jefferson and Kennedy ― have been designated as International Peace Sites, along with several elementary schools and churches. The city of Bloomington was designated as an International Peace Site September 2007.
Photo by: Christina Fontana/Northwestern Health Sciences University From left: Dr. Mark Zeigler, president of Northwestern; Matt Hanson, president of the student senate; Melvin Giles, representative of World Citizen; Dr. Norman Horns, vice president of the faculty senate; and Lisa Franczak, president of the employee council. |
posted Apr 15, 2009 3:47 PM by WorldCitizen Webmaster
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By Kathy Millington, WCI Executive Director
The World Citizen board members, educators and students offer thanks to the donors for the opportunities made possible through your generosity. The mission of World Citizen is to empower the education community to promote a just and peaceful world. The activities and opportunities offered by World Citizen assist in making this a reality. Thank you for your support and commitment to our mission and programs.
The Peace Education program continues to expand participation in workshops and promote healthy communication and positive problem solving skills by working with educators and students. In many cases, children and adults working together share these skills throughout entire communities. In another venue, the Nobel Peace Prize Festival gives students a chance to learn about the incredible accomplishments of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and to share their own excitement for peace in our world. See page 3 for an article on this year’s upcoming festival. Finally, the International Peace Site program continues to add Peace Sites around the nation; many of these are inspired by the work and motivation of children. Please note the recognition of a Tacoma, Washington Peace Site below as an example of youth energy for peace.
Some thoughts and words shared by P.M. Forni in his book, Choosing Civility, remind us what is needed to promote a just and peaceful world for all. He writes the following advice: “A crucial measure of our success in life is the way we treat one another every day of our lives. When we lessen the burden of living for those around us we are doing well; when we add to the misery of the world we are not. Life is what our relationships make it. To learn how to be happy we must learn how to live well with others.” The World Citizen programs continue to work with the education community to promote a respectful life among children and adults around the world.
All three World Citizen programs are made possible by your continued support. Thank you for keeping our mission alive. We look forward to a wonderful 2009! |
posted Apr 15, 2009 3:42 PM by WorldCitizen Webmaster
Laura Seidel was our intern from the University of St. Thomas last year. Upon her graduation she took on full-time employment as an autism TA at Battle Creek Elementary, an environmental magnet in St. Paul. She also attends the College of St. Catherine where she will receive her master’s in education. In addition to that, she was still willing to continue to be the newsletter editor. We are grateful for Laura’s skills in constructing a wonderful newsletter for World Citizen. Cassie Ebertowski is our new intern who took on the office responsibilities in September. She is doing a wonderful job of keeping the office duties very organized and prompt. She has taken on a lot this year, and we appreciate the time and energy she puts into our organization. Cassie is a senior at the University of St. Thomas in the College of Arts and Sciences, pursuing degrees in both political science and communication studies. She is interested in attending law school following her graduation. We are very grateful for the work, support and commitment of Laura and Cassie. Thank you both!
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