Have you seen THRIVE, the unconventional documentary that uncovers the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives? Gaia U Radio is partnering with THRIVE to offer solutions via webcasts!
Monthly Call Threads -
Each month Gaia University will spotlight a call thread (theme). We’ll start the thread in our All Gaia Community Calls, then follow with a guest speaker in our Thrive Now: Gaia Radio Webcast Series, and complete the thread during our Thrive Now: Community Conversation Series. Participants do not need to attend all calls to benefit from the information provided or the opportunity to share. Each thread will have an ongoing community forum on our interactive online e-learning site.
December: Regenerative Economics: Creating Ecosocial Livelihoods with Financial Permaculture
January: Cultural Wisdom: Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Sharing
February: Internal Transformation: Tools for Dismantling Internal Oppression, Self-Sabotage and Dysfunctional Social Norms
March: Community Engagement: Participatory Community Design and Group Processes
April: Earth Care: Nature Connection and Permaculture
May: Empowered Action: Tools for Transformation and Leadership
June: Quality Growth: Technology for Healthy Communities
For further information and to enroll contact jennifer@gaiauniversity.org! The registration link will also be posted soon!
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SERIES 1…
Thrive Now: Gaia U Radio Webcast Series, Third Tuesday of each month from 8-9:30 PM EST, unless otherwise noted
Join Gaia University for an engaging and empowering call series with leading edge practitioners in the many fields of Thriving. Call topics and speakers will cover a diverse range of topics around transforming old and emerging new cultures.
You may be tracking THRIVE, the unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on the increasingly visible global consolidation of power. Each of our Thrive Now calls will explore solutions offered in the film, then step boldly forward into applying tools and strategies towards empowered action! Our calls draw on professionals interviewed in the Thrive film, from our own Gaia University Advisory Board and from our extended network.
November 29 (5th Tuesday): Angel Kyodo Williams, of the Center for Transformative Change in Berkeley CA
December 13 (2nd Tuesday): Charles Eisenstein, Author of Ascent of Humanity
January 17: Evon Peters, of Neetsaii Gwich’in (Alaskan Native and Jewish heritage), and CEO of Gwanzhii, LLC for intelligent adaptation.
February 21: Aqueela Sherrilis, Gang Intervention Consultant with Urban Leadership Institute
April 17 (12-1:30 PM EST): Elisabet Sahtouris, PhD, Evolution Biologist and Futurist
This call series will continue March thru June, 2012. Further dates and speakers to be announced.
$15 per call or $75 for the full series (6 calls)
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SERIES 2…
Thrive Now: Gaia U Community Conversation Series, Last Wednesday of each month from 8-9:30 PM EST, unless otherwise noted
Join Gaia University for “the conversation worth having”. Each month engaging material from webcasts, articles, news clippings and other sources serve as ingredients for stimulating, thoughtful community conversations. The series follows important threads related to the unconventional documentary THRIVE.
Material will be made available on our website for you to look at ahead of the scheduled calls facilitated by Gaia University. This call series provides a significant opportunity for community conversation, harvesting of best practices and cross-pollination of ideas. Expand both your social network and your repertoire of tools for Thriving.
December 7, (1st Wednesday) : Regenerative Economics: Creating Eco-Social Livelihoods and Financial Permaculture, with Gregory Landua
January 25: Cultural Wisdom: Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Sharing
February 29: Internal Transformation: Tools for Dismantling Internal Oppression, Self-Sabotage, and Dysfunctional Social Norms
March 28: Community Engagement: Participatory Community Design and Group Processes
April 25: Earth Care: Nature Connection and Permaculture
May 30: Empowered Action: Tools for Transformation and Leadership
June 27: Quality Growth: Technology for Healthy Communities
$15 per call or $75 for the full series (6 calls)
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All Gaia U Community Calls – Second Wednesday of each month from 12-1:30 PM EST
Join the Gaia University Community in an exploration of personal and ecosocial transformation. Each month Gaia University associates facilitate lively conversations on topics important to these emerging leaders of our community. The calls create an opportunity for associates to share their life experiences, to interview Gaia University core team and to develop skills practicing facilitation. During each call participants receive updates on what is new and exciting in Gaia University with opportunity for discussions related to relevant world change content.
December 14: Regenerative Economics: Creating Eco-Social Livelihoods and Financial Permaculture, with GU Associates Ron McCorkle and Will Szal
January 11: Cultural Wisdom: Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Sharing
February 8: Internal Transformation: Tools for Dismantling Internalized Oppression, Self-Sabotage and Dysfunctional Social Norms
March 14: Community Engagement: Participatory Community Design and Group Processes
April 11: Earth Care: Nature Connection and Permaculture
May 9: Empowered Action: Tools for Transformation and Leadership
June 13: Quality Growth: Technology for Healthy Communities
Calls free to anyone enrolled in a Gaia U certificate, diploma or degree program or Friends of Gaia U!
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SERIES 4…
Gaia U Tutorial Calls – First Thursday of each month from 12-1:30 PM EST
Join our Gaia University tutorial calls and receive training in technology important to today’s leaders, activists and ecosocial entrepreneurs. Tutorials will cover such topics as using social media, developing a comprehensive ePortfolio on our open source platform, using popular software programs and facilitating webinars.
January 5: Creating an ePortfolio
February 2: Webinar Facilitation Essentials
March 1: Creating an ePortfolio
April 5: Excel: Beyond Basics
May 3: Creating an ePortfolio
June 7: Managing Social Media
$15 per call or $75 for the full series (6 calls).
