Parliament of Worlds Religion 1993 Chicago IL

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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Friday, September 3. Seminars & Lectures
lation. Extending the ancient concept of Ma'at, this panel will explore and critique the complexity of interrelatedness of contemporary ethical issues in a number of areas including art, business, education, ecology, health, politics, relition and science and offers insights in resolving conflicts and increasing peace. Hunter Adams III—Scientist/philosopher /consultant, Lifeways
Sciences Institute, Chicago, IL Dr. Patricia Newton--President and Medical Director of Newton &
Assoc., specializing in Behavioral Medicine with emphasis on the interface of psychic, emotional and physical well-being President of Newton-Thoth, Inc., an international behavioral science management corporation; Assistant Professor, Psychology, Johns Hopkins University Medical School; provided consultation to the National Institutes of Drug Abuse on Advertizing for "AIDS and IV Drug Abuse"; has pioneered the use of "Sociodrama" with chronic mental patients and works regularly with other physicians in the Carribbean and Africa; has one of he most successful chemical
dependency rehabilitation programs in the U.S. Dr. Elaine Mosley--Ed.D., educator for over twenty-five years, found
ing principal/chief administrative officer; Corporate community Schools of America, Inc. Chicago, IL; currently, chief fund-raiser and director of program development professional experiences include teaching (all levels), and educational consulting to school
and community groups. Dr. Carl Spight-Physicist/philosopher; Chicago State University and
Jackson, Tull and Graham, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vernita Fort-ecological economist; United States Aid for
International Development; Barbados. Dr. Njeri Jackson Political scientist/feminist Virginia
Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.
4:00 PM–5:30 PM Salon II "Global Solutions" Rolf C. Carriere; William Vendley; Dr. M. Aram In each of his postings, Mr. Carriere had occasion to work with religious and spiritual leaders in pursuit of the goals for children in the field of health and nutrition, water and sanitation, education and social welfare for children in especially difficult circumstances. Two brief video presentations ("Three Forty-one" and "Beneath the Penetrating Gaze") followed by a lecture/ discussion with slides. Rolf C. Carriere. Currently UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh;
prior to this appointment, was a UNICEF Representative in Myanmar (Burma); began working for United Nations in 1971 in Indonesia (first for the Food and Agriculture Organization, then for UNICEF), subsequently for the World Bank in Washington, and thereafter in-charge
of UNICEF India's health and nutrition programme. William Vendley-Secretary-General, World Conference on Religion
and Peace/International; Director International Secretariat staff, New York, Geneva, Tokyo and Melbourne; former Dean, Doctor of Ministry and Master of Arts in Theology programs and Professor of Theology, Roman Catholic Major Seminary, Long Island; Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy, Fordham University. Dr. M. Aram--founder and president of Shanti Ashram, India, and
former Vice-Chancellor of the Gandhigram Rural University.
4:00 PM-5:30 PM PDR #5 "Appreciating Oneness: Promulgating Diversity Throughout Organizations" Robert Rosenfeld; Michael Winger-Bearskin The creative potential of an organization and its capability for innovation depends not only on its creative capacity, but its diversity of thought and its appreciation of the oneness of creation. In this seminar, participants will discover their personal creative style for problem solving, an expression of one's cognitive diversity, as well as understand and appreciate the creative environment, the creative process, and the creative organization.
style, as described an Adaption-Innovation theory looks at the manner in which one solves problems. Robert Rosenfeld-recognized, worldwide leader in the field of inno
vation; his Office of Innovation Model has been implemented in numerous companies and organizations, cofounder, the
Association for Managers of Innovation. Michael Winger-Bearskin-following a distinguished career in market
ing/sales at Eastman Kodak, pioneered the Office of Innovation Model to Kodak's field organizations; joined the ICS in 1989; adjunct faculty position at the Center for Creative Leadership.
4:00 PM–5:30 PM Sandburg Wing #1 "All Faiths Action Program 1994 to 1997: Preach-Teach-Use NEGOTIATION" Stephanie Downs Hughes A mission of this workshop is to teach every person on Earth the same basic method for resolving conflict through negotiation-So that even when no common tongue, culture or religion is shared a common non-violent, conflict-resolution process is. The negotiation process will be presented and the workshop group will check its compatibility with participants' beliefs and habits. The presentor and group will elaborate how all returning from the Parliament can lead worldwide implementation of this three-year program through outspoken advocation of negotiation, preaching about it, using it, teaching it in church classes, and asking local and national leaders of all faiths and local and national governments, media, schools and others to teach and use negotiation Stephanie Downs Hughes Business consultant, Board Member of the
Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office and member of the International Association for the Religious Freedom; currently help ing to shape and promote the Global Preach-Teach-Use NEGOTIATION Action Program spawned by a Peace and Justice Coalition Conference.
4:00 PM-5:30 PM Pool Promenade "Ohashiatsu Touch for Peace" Matt Sweigart; Jeffrey Horvath Ohashiatsu Touch for Peace invites you into the Body, mind and spirit as we touch one another from a deeply loving, relaxed and effortless place. We reach out in circle and in pairs, in a mindful and meditative way, to communicate on many levels our needs, wants, and aspirations, and in our communion we find peace and unconditional loving support. Matt Sweigart a graduate and certified instructor of the Ohashi
Institute, New York City; director, the school in Chicago since 1988, offering classes and offering private sessions in Ohashiatsu; integrates
traditional Oriental philosophy and earth based ritual into his practice. Jeffrey Horvath-MM in vocal performance from Northwestern
University; certified instructor of Ohashiatsu.
4:00 PM-5:30 PM Sandburg Wing #2 "The New Interest in Education for Native Americans" Gary Sandefur; Peterson Zah; Manley Begay The impact of education on Native people can be a positive force towards preserving Native spirituality and cultural heritage. This panel explore ways Indian people have utilized education, from Native American Indian-controlled schools to major universities, to retain their culture. Gary Sandefur-Chickasaw, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs, Professor of Social Work and Rural Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Peterson Zah-Navajo; President of the Navajo Nation, President of
the American Indian Religious Freedom Summit Manley Begay-Navajo; Harvard University, JFK School of
Government; Executive Director, American Indian Economic Development; National Association of Native American Leadership.
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