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Lead institution: Eckerd College
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by Sam Keen: Presentation on Global Justice Sam
Keen was, in his words, "overeducated at Harvard and Princeton"
and was a professor of philosophy and religion at "various legitimate
institutions" and a contributing editor of Psychology Today for
20 years before becoming a free-lance thinker, lecturer, seminar leader
and consultant. He is the author of many inspirational books, and a
co-producer of an award winning PBS documentary, Faces of the Enemy.
His work was the subject of the PBS special Bill Moyers: Your Mythic
Journey with Sam Keen. Two years ago, Keen introduced a groundbreaking
concept for measuring global justice for each nation of the world. He
has agreed to refine, update and enhance this concept, and to present
it for the first time to a live audience.
Join
Sam Keen: Presentation on Global Justice at the Mahaffey Theater
at the Progress Energy Center, April 21, 2007 at 7pm.
www.samkeen.com
For more information, visit: |
 Sam Keen |
Panel Respondents To Sam Keen
Brennan
Van Dyke: Brennan Van Dyke has served as Director of the Regional
Office for North America of the United Nations Environment Programme since
2000. Ms. Van Dyke came to UNEP from the office of United States Senator, Carl Levin, where she served as Legislative Assistant. Prior to that, Ms. Van Dyke was Director of the Trade and Investment Program of Center for International Environmental Law and worked for the New York law firm, Hughes Hubbard and Reed and as Issues Director of a gubernatorial campaign. She has also taught as an adjunct professor of law at the American University's Washington College of Law and has published numerous articles, primarily addressing the environmental impacts of international trade and investment rules. She earned her J.D. in 1991 from Yale Law School and her B.A. in 1988 from University of California, Berkeley. For more information, visit: www.rona.unep.org |
Royal
C. Gardner: is a Professor of Law and Director of the Institute
for Biodiversity Law and Policy at Stetson University College of Law in
Gulfport, Florida. He teaches and conducts research in the areas of environmental
and international environmental law. Prior to joining the Stetson faculty,
he worked for the Department of Defense, where he participated in negotiating
international agreements with Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Belarus
to facilitate the dismantlement of the former Soviet Union's nuclear weapons.
Wetland law and policy is a particular focus of his work. In 1999-2001, Professor Gardner was appointed to the National Research Council's Committee on Mitigating Wetland Losses. He serves as the North American representative to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands’ Scientific and Technical Review Panel. In 2006, he was the recipient of the National Wetlands Award for Education and Outreach |
| Dr. Noel Brown is President of Friends of the United Nations: http://www.fotun.org |
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Previously,
he served as the Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP),
North American regional office. Dr. Brown also currently serves as Chairman
of the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism. He is a founding
member of the Aspen Global Change Institute and the International Council
for Local Environment Initiatives, is Chairman of the Rene Dubos Center
for Human Environments, and serves on the Board of the Climate Institute,
the Earth Communications Office, the Rainforest Alliance, and the Global
Education Associates, He currently serves on the Governing Board of International
Ocean Institute (IOI) and is chair of the Board of IOI USA. |
 Brenna Van Dyke (panel participant) |
 Royal C. Gardner (panel participant) |
 Noel Brown (connecting from St. Petersburg, Florida) |
 Dr. David Randle |
Event
Moderator Dr. David Randle - Moderator, holds a doctorate in Spiritual Disciplines, Wellness and Environmental Concerns. Dave is president of the WHALE Center, a senior fellow at the International Ocean Institute USA, and consultant to the Saint Petersburg Environmental Research Center. In the past, Dave has served as environmental coordinator for the Pitkin County Commissioners, political and environmental advisor to John Denver, one of six leaders of the 150 member Global Environment Team at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, and director of the Salt Lake Olympic Ethics and Sustainability program. Dave also collaborated with UNEP to produce the Olympic Award winning "Earth and Faith Leadership Development" program, for which he also received an award at the United Nations. |
 Stephen Longfellow Fiske |
Stephen
Longfellow Fiske in Concert, with special guest Lori Michaels Award winning singer/songwriter, author, environmentalist and peacemaker Stephen Longfellow Fiske is a veteran poet and spokesperson of these times. His presence invokes a heartfelt and uplifted awareness in his audience, reminding us of who we really are, and of our interconnectedness with each other and our planet. Stephen has performed and lectured widely, inspiring audiences with his insightful and often humorous songs, as well as with his stories and words of wisdom. He has recorded nine albums of his music, most recently Angels and Miracles (2003) and Earth Anthem: How Do You Want Your World (2005). His songs have been recorded by Luther VanDross and Jose Feliciano, among others. Stephen's Earth Anthem, the earth verse sung to the melody of the Star Spangled Banner, has been gaining widespread acceptance in these times of increased environmental awareness and humanitarian concerns. He is the author of the poetic and philosophical handbook, The Art of Peace (New Paradigm Books). Stephen will be performing and singing with his band featuring himself on acoustic guitar, Richard Hardy on woodwinds, bassist Jeff Breeh, keyboardist Ann Louise Christensen and percussionist Christo Pellani. For more details, visit: www.fiskemusic.com "In Stephen's new CD, he sings about what's universally important for our planet and all people, strong voice, great musicality, combined with splendid arrangements. I give this CD my highest recommendation" - Ed Begley, Jr. (actor, environmentalist) Experience Stephen Longfellow Fiske in Concert, at the Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center, April 21, 2007 at 8:30pm, just following Sam Keen’s lecture. |
 Lori Michaels |
Dream
Makers Music Recording Arist, Lori Michaels is also the President
& Founder of the noteworthy charitable organization, Reach Out, Inc.
In addition to her many talents as an amazing singer/songwriter/performer
AND as a dynamic dance/fitness performance specialist, she is a genuine
"do-gooder" -always promoting various causes- to help people
& to help our planet. She empowers people -on stage and off- to get actively involved in charitable causes that our world needs to care more about. She performs at top venues, including such places as NYC's Madison Square Garden and The House of Blues. Her talents can be heard and seen on the radio, on tv, at special events & shows, and in magazines/newspapers all over. Lori Michaels mixes it up, whether performing solo or with a band, singing originals/covers while playing keys or strutting her stuff with her increasingly popular Me & The Girls show. She is proud to support this cause and to be a part of such a wonderful event as a solo entertainer (featuring accomplished violinist, Ms. Linda Cramer). Find out more about Lori Michaels by visiting: www.dreammakersmusic.com  Experience Lori Michaels in Concert, at the Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center, April 21, 2007 at 6pm, just prior to Sam Keen’s lecture. |
 The Earthlings |
4:30
p.m. The Earthlings The Earthlings™ Electric Washboard Band presents high energy and upbeat musical programs. Their shows are full of fun and funny original and traditional songs and spiced with their unique instruments, special effects, costumes, props and comedy. For more details on "The Earthlings", visit: http://www.earthlingsmusic.net |
