Nonviolence Fellowship

*Announcement

**Residential Summer Institute Fellowship for K-12 Educators*

*Journeys of Nonviolence: Gandhi and Chavez

*Cal Poly Pomona
July 25-August 8, 2011

*Application Deadline*:  *March 21, 2011*

Download the Program Flyer
<http://www.csupomona.edu/%7Eahimsacenter/files/summer_institute2011.pdf>

Ahimsa Center <http://www.csupomona.edu/%7Eahimsacenter/ahimsa_about.shtml>’s
2011 Summer Institute for K-12 teachers, the fourth in a series on Education
about Nonviolence, will focus on two major proponents of nonviolent action
for social change: Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948) and Cesar Chavez,
(1927-1993). Both of them dedicated their lives to combat racism,
oppression, injustice, violence, and poverty. In their shared worldview,
moral and spiritual growth of human civilization was as important as its
material advancement. Both were highly influential in shaping the politics
of the day, without ever holding a public office. They led by example, with
nonviolence as the core principle guiding their actions. However, their
journeys were quite different in terms of the scope, scale, and impact of
their movements. This institute is devoted to an in-depth study of their
journeys on the path of nonviolence in the pursuit of a more just, peaceful,
and sustainable social order.

*For a sampling of participant experience from previous institutes*, *click
here*<http://www.csupomona.edu/%7Eahimsacenter/specialevents/summer_instituteparticipant_reviews.shtml>
.

This institute will provide an extraordinary opportunity for educational
leadership by integrating in school curricula the lessons based on critical
understanding of Gandhi and Chavez, especially their respective journeys of
nonviolence in seeking freedom and social justice.

The Institute is open to all K-12 educators throughout the United States.
Forty participants will be selected to receive residential fellowships.

For fellowship details and requirements, selection criteria, and application
procedure, visit

<
 http://www.csupomona.edu/~ahimsacenter/specialevents/summer_institute_2011.shtml<http://www.csupomona.edu/~ahimsacenter/specialevents/summer_institute_2011.shtml>
 >

*Applications will be accepted through March 21, 2011.  However, early
application is strongly recommended.
*
For queries or additional information, please contact: Dr. Tara Sethia,
Professor of History and Director of Ahimsa Center  <*tsethia@csupomona.edu
*>

-- 
"Monsters exist, but they are too few in number to be truly dangerous.
 More dangerous are the common men,  the functionaries ready to believe
 and to act without asking questions." - Primo Levi