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THIS MONTH
You Are Invited To Be Part Of An Important Public Dialogue
2nd Annual International Conference on
"ENGAGING THE OTHER:"
The Power of Compassion
An international, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary conference
examining concepts of "The OTHER" from a universal, cross-cultural
perspective to promote wider public dialogue about concepts of "Us and
Them"
October 25-28, 2007 Dearborn, Michigan USA
R EGISTRATION IS N OW O PEN
Sponsored by
Common Bond Institute
Co-sponsored by
HARMONY Institute, International Humanistic Psychology Association,
National Resource Center for The Healing of Racism, American-Arab
Anti-Discrimination Committee, and Pathways To Peace Foundation
Supported by a growing international list of over 85 organizations and
universities
Full PROGRAM, REGISTRATION, and FEE Details at: www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_ETO.htm
(copy & paste address into your browser)
~ Registration is Open To The Public ~
We Invite You To:
an extraordinary international conference to address the roots of negative
stereotypes, prejudice, and artificial barriers of misunderstanding and
distrust that separate us.
Join more than 60 leading presenters to cultivate our capacity for
reconciliation, appreciation of diversity, and peace.
An important, timely dialogue ,,,that concerns everyone.
"The most enriching conference experience of my life."
....Senator John Vasconcellos
AN OUTSTANDING, DIVERSE POOL OF OVER 60 PRESENTERS:
Sam Keen, Danny Glover, Maureen O'Hara, James O'Dea, Louise Diamond, Sen.
John Vasconcellos, Gay Barfield, Aftab Omer, Imam Hassan Qazwini, Rabbi
Tirzah Firestone, Rabbi Brian Walt, Reverend Kenneth Flowers, Imam Mohamed
Mardini, Geshe Gendun Gyatso, Heaster Wheeler, Michael Nagler, Stanley
Krippner, Lee Mun Wah, John Boiano, Sharif Abdullah, Ahmad Hijazi, Marilyn
Youngbird, Jeffery Mishlove, Deborah Koff-Chapin, Ihsan Alkhatib, Dizzy
Warren, Brenda Rosenberg, Imad Hamad, Sandra Friedman, Steve Olweean, Josh
White Jr., Mark Mitsui, Libby Traubman, Len Traubman, Judith Thompson,
Hemlata Pokharana, Mandakini Pokharna, Lhakpa Dolma, Maggie Herzig, Alvaro
Cedeno, Kate Runyon, Laurie White, Wadad Abed, Irene Butter, Huda Karaman-Rosen,
Leonore Gerstein, Anna Rodina, Hana Hasan, Jehan Olweean, Karen Valencic,
Robert Oppenheimer, Osprey Orielle Lake, Osama Siblani, David Crumm, Ven.
Sangyal Gyatso, Ven. Raten Gyatso, Ven. Palden Gyatso, Najah Bazzy, Jean
Marc Randin, Eliza Kim, Nadia Fadel, Michael Whitty, Chip Baggett, Alicia
Villareal, Mukti Khanna.
Invited: Rep. Dennis Kucinich
Live E-conference addresses by: Hazel Henderson, Pete Seeger
PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO:
> Raise the level, depth, and breadth of public dialogue and awareness
on core issues. Explore dimensions and dynamics of "The OTHER" on both
individual and group levels, and consider how enemy identity is formed,
perpetuated, and manipulated, including fear-based belief systems,
negative stereotypes, projection, prejudice, and scapegoating.
> Identify and compile fundamental questions, dilemmas, and implications
for further deep inquiry and examination.
> Tap our shared wisdom and compassion as a community - from the local
to the global - in developing practical applications.
FORMAT AND CONTENT:
A 4 DAY CONFERENCE PROGRAM OF:
- Keynote Speakers, - 6 Plenary Topical Panels, - 24 Concurrent Break-out
Sessions of Workshops, Lectures, Roundtables, and Dialogues to Engage
Concepts and Explore Practical Applications, - Conference-wide Facilitated
Dialogue Groups, - Live E-conference Addresses by Leading Visionaries, -
Evolving Expressive Arts Interpretation of the Conference, - Tibetan
Buddhist Sand Mandala Ritual, - Media / Art Exhibits and Events, -
Evening Performances, Cultural Programs, and Community Activities, - Rich
Networking Opportunities, - Intentional Multi-cultural Community, - Final
Action Planning Dialogue for Beyond the Conference, - Audio and Video
Recording of Proceedings, - On-Site Bookstore
IN ADDITION:
- Pre-Conference All-day Institutes on Thursday, October 25 (9am-4:30pm).
LOGISTICS:
Event: 2nd Annual International Conference on "Engaging The Other"
Dates: October 25-28, 2007 (Thurs. evening to Sun. afternoon)
(Institutes: Thursday 25th 9:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Location: Dearborn, Michigan, USA - Dearborn Inn Marriott Hotel
CEU: Continuing Education Units available
Program: Posted on website, and Registration Is Open
www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_ETO.htm
Exhibit space: Available for rental
PARTICIPATION: Professionals and the General Public
"An important, timely dialogue
...everyone needs to be part of. "
FOR FULL DETAILS on Program, Registration, Fees, Hotel, and Exhibits
CONTACT:
C ommon B on d I nstitute
Details at Website: www.cbiworld.org
Steve Olweean, Director, Conference Coordinator
12170 S. Pine Ayr Drive, Climax, MI 49034 USA
Ph/Fax: 269-665-9393 Email: SOlweean@aol.com
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