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International Institute for Human Understanding

International Institute for Human Understanding. History of the IIHU. Founded in 1995 by a group of people committed to fostering human understanding

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International Institute for Human Understanding

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  1. International Institute for Human Understanding

  2. History of the IIHU • Founded in 1995 by a group of people committed to fostering human understanding • IIHU evolved as a response to the human experiences of alienation, misconstruction, and separateness that often lead to suffering, loneliness, and the felt sense of being misunderstood • An agenda of education, inquiry, and service was developed to respond to the urgent needs for dialogue and human connectedness

  3. Mission of the IIHU • Fostering the welfare of humankind through: • Promoting tolerance • Promoting compassion • Increasing human understanding • Promoting respect for all communities • Appreciating differences • Encouraging civil discourse • Creating humanitarian models of affinity, caring, concern, equality, and justice

  4. IIHU Board Members • Dr. Maureen Duffy • Dr. Vineeth John • Dr. Patricia Munhall • Dr. Torben Riise • Kelley Flannery Rowan

  5. Inspiration for What We Do • Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.-- Margaret Mead • To leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. --Ralph Waldo Emerson • To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. --Anonymous

  6. Activities of the IIHU • Education • Service • Inquiry • International Conferences

  7. Educational programming for thinking individuals by internationally acclaimed faculty. Admission requirements are simply the desire to learn and to connect. Come for a day, come for a life. • No prerequisites • No tests • No homework • Learning for the joy and pleasure of it!

  8. What is Different about the Open U? • Emphasis on learning through conversation about critical issues central to personal, relational, and cultural understandings • Focus on the adult learner • Open and welcoming doors to all • Meeting locations throughout the community, based on community needs • Social activities to benefit the community

  9. Philosophy of the Open U The promotion of human understanding in order to inspire: • Compassion and tolerance • Empathy • Improved quality of life • The search for meaning within and among cultures • Coming together for community and service • Openings of more Open U’s nationally and globally

  10. Open U—Taking Good Ideas and Acting on Them • Human understanding takes more than one perspective. • Conversation is the production site of knowledge. -- Steinar Kvale • I must admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to her or his fellow human beings.-- Margaret Mead

  11. Activities of the Open U • Courses • Workshops • Forums • International Conferences

  12. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.-- Margaret Meadmust admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to her or his fellow human beings.-- Margaret MeadAlways remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.-- Margaret MeadNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.-- Margaret Meadmust admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to her or his fellow human beings.-- Margaret MeadAlways remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.-- Margaret Mead • Sample Course Offerings: • Making A Difference: A Course in Leadership and Creative Opportunities • Faculty, Dr. Patricia Munhall • Solutions: A Film Course for All Levels • Faculty, Ora Karat • Music: A Path to Justice • Faculty, Kelley Flannery Rowan

  13. Course Offerings continued: • Couples Makeover • Faculty, Dr. Maureen Duffy • Religion to Die for • Faculty, Dr. Elias Bouboutsis

  14. Certificates in Human Understanding: Level One Advanced Level Critical content and practice in human understanding for health care, educational, business, human resource professionals, writers, students, journalists, clergy, and anyone who is in interaction with others to enhance communication, personal effectiveness, cooperation, appreciation, and to restore and maintain overall peace.

  15. Past Workshops: • October 27th, 9:00 -4:00 • Joachim de Posada: • Don’t Eat the Marshmallow Yet: Understanding Leadership Principles Needed to be Successful in a Competitive World

  16. Workshops continued: • November 3rd, 9:30-4:00 • Dr. Patricia Munhall • The Dynamics of Understanding Relationships, Communication, and Meaning

  17. Workshops continued: December 1st, 9:00-4:00 Dr. Maureen Duffy Give yourself and your relationship a holiday gift! Couples Makeover

  18. Join Us in Working to Foster Human Understanding www.iihu.org

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