Saturday, January 19, 2008

Summer Course: Contemplative Sustainable Design

SUMMER COURSE: CONTEMPLATIVE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (Three-week, 3-credit Environmental Intensive)

Come to the mountains of New Mexico! Construct solar-powered buildings, study global environmental politics, practice yoga and meditation, eat locally-grown food & create a greener planet—all while earning university credit!

American University Summer Institute Global Environmental Politics Program

July 29- August 17

Contact: Professor Paul Wapner School of International Service pwapner@american.edu (202-885-1647) http://www.american.edu/sis/summer/summerinstitutes/contemplative.html
Environmental issues represent some of the most profound challenges facing humanity. This summer, American University is offering a three-week (3-credit) intensive workshop in sustainable living. Through seminar discussions, hands-on building, community sharing, yoga, meditation, journaling, sweat lodges and art projects, we will explore various ways of addressing global environmental issues and exploring our inner lives.

If you're looking to expand your horizons, gain skills in sustainable practices and deepen your self-understanding, this workshop is for YOU!

For more information, please go to: http://www.american.edu/sis/summer/summerinstitutes/contemplative.html

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