World Workshop #32: "WE ARE ONE!" (+ Dinner)
Details
9/12/14 @6:00 pm in CSUF Hum 123. This event is part of the Left Bank's "World Workshops" series on Friday evenings. Today's theme: WE ARE ONE! Hosted by Dr. Hélène Domon.
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At a time of utter division and violence, to what extent does the world remain, or become, "one world"? A continuation of our May 2014 workshop "LIVING WITH EARTH," this workshop will detail aspects of the organic interconnection between humans, animals and earth. Writers, artists and grassroots activists from various fields (ecology, politics, ethics, climate science, biology, agriculture, art, music, literature, urbanism, economics, sociology, psychology, medicine, philosophy, spirituality, etc.) are now together merging forces to affirm the singularity and connectedness of our ecosystem. We'll present a few of the facets that contribute to this affirmation: "We are one!"
This workshop is organized by the Left Bank and the CSUF Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
PROGRAM:
(If you want to be a speaker, please see instructions below.)
• Lisa Pederson, Left Bank member: "Learning to Connect Today with the World Through Love by Preparing Tomorrow's Peacemakers."
• Thomas Dobrzeniecki, professor of Marine Biology and co-author of the book Three Failures of Creationism: "Alliance for Survival." Tom will discuss animal friendships, symbiotic species, misperceptions of evolution, the necessity of recognizing how things are inter-related, overcoming initial urges to violence, and forming alliances in order to survive.
• Karin Spruill, MBA, Physical Therapist: "WE ARE ONE: Rhythm and movement as a visceral way of connecting to the ONENESS" (a participatory event). Karin has a degree in Biology and Chemistry and a graduate degree in Physical Therapy and business management. She is also a credentialed Health and Language Arts teacher. She has been working as a physical therapist for 33 years. Check her website LAUGHMOVEHEAL.COM. Karin teaches dance at the Buena Park Rec Center and at various of spiritual centers.
• Dr. Robert MacLain, professor of History at CSUF: "Internationalism, Past and Future." Dr. McLain specializes in the “New Imperial” history of the British Empire, emphasizing the roles of race, gender, and sexuality in ideologically undergirding and protecting colonial power, particularly in India. He teaches British History, History and Theory, World History, Historical Writing, and World War II.
• Dr. Peter Critchley, British philosopher, live from the UK via Skype: "We Are One." Peter Critchley is an intellectual range rider, with a record of achievement in several subject areas. His research activity demonstrates an ambitious interdisciplinary approach, embracing a diversity of materials drawn from philosophy, history, political economy, urban studies and social and political ecology to develop notions of social, cognitive and ecological praxis. Peter will introduce some of his ideas on "We and One," "Reason and Mystery," "The Common Good," "Flourishing and Purpose," "Global Ethic," "Commune Democracy," "Environmental Ethics," "Livable Communities," "Virtue Ethics," "Dependent Rational Animals," "Eco-citizenship," "Biophilia," and "Reinventing the Sacred." We plan to invite Peter Critchley again as a Special Guest to an upcoming World Workshop for a full-length seminar. You can read his numerous books in free access at https://mmu.academia.edu/PeterCritchley
• Dr. Hélène Domon, professor of French Studies at CSUF (if time allows): "The Global Oneness Project." Documentary excerpts and comments.
During the workshop, we will order pizza. Cost will be shared. Details later.
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• Give a talk! Anyone at the Left Bank is welcome to submit a proposal for a 10-minute presentation on this topic. You do not need to be an expert, a teacher or a published writer - just an informed citizen of the Earth who would like to provide insights.
Rules of the game:
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Email a title and short summary to Helene at hdomon@fullerton.edu at least a few days before the workshop date;
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Focus your topic on one theme you would like to emphasize;
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Your presentation is 10 minutes max, followed by an informal group discussion;
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A PowerPoint is welcome, but not mandatory. Lectures, round tables, videos, poetry, slam, spoken word, songs, art, performance and other forms of expression are all welcome.
Cheers, come on, don't hesitate! Share your knowledge and hopes! Be part of the people's university where we learn and grow from each other and build tomorrow's world!
Cost: The workshop is FREE.
Directions and Parking: From FWY 57, take Nutwood Exit to the west. Make a right on Folino Dr. and an immediate left into Parking lot F. Drive around the curve and park close to Humanities building, which is the tallest building near the parking lot, with a beehive-like wall pattern. Parking is free on Fridays after 5:00pm.
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