July 24 - July 28, 2000
Globalization and Social Responsibility:
Bridging the Real World and the Classroom
Antioch University, Seattle, WA

For Educators, Principals and Curriculum Directors in Secondary Education
-Dialogue with Scholars, Experts & Practitioners in Business, Labor, Government, Civil Society & the Arts
-Develop a deeper understanding of the forces of globalization, & where those forces may lead
-Explore questions of how "development" can be defined, how social & environmental sustainability can be achieved, & how economic & political freedoms can be encouraged
-Shape a Curriculum
-Share & Learn with Fellow Educators
- Help prepare students for the future, when they become the next generation voters, workers, employers & citizen activists in the 21st century

Institute Themes
- Understanding Globalization and Understanding Social Responsibility
- Globalization, Social Responsibility and the Media
- The WTO, Free Trade and Fair Trade: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
- Who is Making Your Sneakers: Opportunity or Exploitation?
- Child Labor: The Rights of the Child in the 21st Century
- Globalization, Social Responsibility and the Environment
- Coffee: Connecting Local and Global Economies
- Intellectual Property Rights and Human Rights $ Interventionism: International Responsibility in a Global Society
- Socially Responsible Investment to Selective Purchasing: Local responses to Global Issues
- World Music as a Vehicle for Engaging in Global Issues: A Day at the WOMAD Festival
- Student Participation: A New Civics in the Age of Globalization

Program Itinerary (Abridged):
Monday, July 24th Antioch University, Seattle
Social Responsibility and Corporate Social Responsibility
Presenter: Father Joe Lamar, Assistant Treasurer, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers

The Meanings of Globalization
Presenter: Dr. Barbara Parker, Professor Albers School of Business and Economics Seattle University

Global Education in a Globalized World
Presenter: Dr. Fred Mednick, Director Teachers Without Borders

Tuesday, July 25th Antioch University, Seattle
Curricular Theme:
Issues Surrounding the World Trade Organization Lessons from the WTO in Seattle: A Look Back and a Look Ahead
Presenters: Barbara Hazzard, Director of Public Programs Washington Council on International Trade; Tyree Scott, Director Northwest Labor and Employment Law Office

Media Literacy on Issues of Globalization and Social Responsibility
Presenters: Sarah van Gelder, Editor Yes Magazine; Bruce Ramsey, Writer and Member of the Editorial Board Seattle Times

Wednesday, July 26th Antioch University, Seattle
Curricular Theme:
Sources and Structures for Social Responsibility (Corporate, Government, and NGO)
Presenters: Sue Mecklenberg, Director Environmental and Community Affairs StarbucksCoffee; Karen Gorder, Owner Kalani Organica Coffees and Teas; Rep. Velma Veloria, Representative, 11th District, Washington State House of Representatives, Co-Chair Economic Development, Housing & Trade Committee; Betsy Apple, Director WomenÕsÕ Project, EarthRights International

Selective Contracting Laws and the Case of the Massachusetts Burma Law
Presenter: Larry Dohrs, Director of Public Education, Free Burma Coalition

Friday, July 28th Antioch University, Seattle
Curricular Theme:
Causes for Hope Ethical Investment, Socially Responsible Investment and Shareholder Activism
Presenter: Bruce Herbert, President Thompson-Herbert Company

Micro Lending as a Sustainable Strategy for Poverty Reduction
Presenter: Howard Brady, CPA Global Partnerships

New Technologies and Strategies in Promoting Health Across Borders
Presenter: Pedro Riverola, Director The Max Foundation

Cross-Cultural Experiences Through Music: An Intro to the WOMAD World Music Festival
Presenter: Michael Shrieve, veteran percussionist