This two night workshop is designed for citizens who want to work across the polarized lines that divide the United States. Attendees will learn practical skills from cross-spectrum bridge-builders and how to apply these skills to challenges facing the USA. Consider attending this program if you hope to one day hold political office, or are… Read More
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Meet an Expert on US-Mexican Relations, January 20
he Education Program invites teachers and students to meet with Chad Broughton, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago, before his public program entitled “From Boom to Bust: The True Cost of Globalization.” In his talk, Broughton will examine the US-Mexican relationship through the lens of global manufacturing and the consequences… Read More
STEM and Art for African American Males
On Saturday, January 24, 9:30AM to 1:30PM the Vanguard Alliance and St. Paul’s Episcopal School will host “Letting Off S.T.E.A.M: Using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math to empower the next generation of African American male leaders and problem solvers” De Andre Calhoun, Conference Chair, has organized an amazing day of activities for African American… Read More
TOMORROW: World Wildlife Fund Speaker
Wednesday, October 29 | 5:30–7:30pm | 2nd Floor, 312 Sutter St., SF Students will have the opportunity to personally interview David Reed, Senior Vice President of Policy at the World Wildlife Fund. During his program Reed will speak about his efforts to promote environmental policy in international politics, specifically the necessary role of environmental sustainability… Read More
A Free Talk with Van Jones and Jim Gilliam
When: Wednesday, October 29 | 6–8:30pm | GLIDE Sanctuary, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco More info and Free Tickets: glidetalkwithvanandjim.eventbrite.com Join GLIDE for a conversation between CNN Crossfire co-host Van Jones and NationBuilder CEO Jim Gilliam. Jones will speak about national politics, activism, technology, and his vision of how to close prison doors and open doors of opportunity…. Read More
Climate Justice Film Series, October 15 & 16
4–6pm in Library Room 121 at San Francisco State University October 14 The Wisdom to Survive: leaders and activists from the realms of science, economics and spirituality offer suggestions for a sustainable future. Special guest: teacher, writer and activist Joanna Macy October 15th Disruption – 350.org film that explores the science, shattered political process, public paralysis and corporate… Read More
Global Citizens Summer
We are excited to announce educational guru Howard Gardner and management expert Linda Hill as keynote speakers for our Global Citizens Summit for Youth (GCSY), August 2nd-9th, 2014 at the Harvard Faculty Club. GCSY brings a select group of international youth scholars and faculty together around a roundtable to investigate the idea of global citizenship… Read More