"Motivating individuals to examine and transform personal values and habits, to accept responsibility for the earth, and to act on that commitment".  This is the mission statement of the Northwest Earth Institute which has prepared the discussion course readings for several topics we've already covered: "Global Warming", "Exploring Deep Ecology", "Discovering a Sense of Place", etc.

 

On Wednesday, April 2nd, we start a series of discussions on "Globalization and its Critics".  We'll use the Northwest Earth Institute selected readings.  The booklet is available in Cam's office or you can pick it up at the first meeting of your group, for $20.  You can come to the Wednesday morning session from 11 to 12:30 or the Wednesday evening session from 7 to 8:30 PM, both held in the Common Room.  To tell you more about the course, here is an excerpt from the Introduction.

 

"This course attempts to address broader implications of globalization since it is a force shaping our world, our society, and our local communities.  The curriculum is divided into eight sessions, each designed for a weekly discussion.  The first three sessions address the structural aspects of globalization; the next five explore how globalization impacts food production, the environment, social equity, public opinion, and cultures.  Most readings in this course book raise concerns about globalization.  ..  since essentially all public policy supports economic globalization, the readings were selected to highlight concerns and to provide the views of critics."  The goal of NWEI is to promote discussion, not to have the group reach consensus on any issue."

 

Our UUF Adult Education is partnering with Sustainable Alachua County to bring you this discussion course.  We hope that you can take advantage of this opportunity.