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Past Study Groups
Articles of Interest
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The
Institute sponsors discussion groups that meet regularly to consider
a timely topic from the perspective of the Institute's
Aims. Meaningful discussion of ideas and their contemporary relevance
promotes both individual education and fellowship.
Newcomers are welcome
to join at any time.
Groups meet at Concord House, 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA.
Book Circle 2010
February 17 (Part 1)
March 20 (Part 2)
April 24 (Part 3)
May 15 (Review)
4:00–6:00 pm
Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs,
in Afghanistan and Pakistan |
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“If you educate a boy, you educate an individual; but if you educate a girl, you educate a community.”.
~African Proverb
(favorite of Greg Mortenson)
This Book Circle will conclude on May 15 with a discussion of the lectureat the Arlington Theater on May 4, given by the author, Greg Mortenson. Reflections on what we can learn from the book and the talk about social activism and the emergence of a world culture will be encouraged. Newcomers are welcome. Contact Carolyn Dorrance at Carolyn@worldculture.org for information and to offer suggestions for a new Book Circle. Copies of the book are easily purchased locally and online.
Greg
Mortenson will be speaking at the Arlilngton on May 4, 2010. Tickets are available through Arts and Lectures: https://artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu
Mortenson's website: http://www.gregmortenson.com/
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