INTERNATIONAL
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IN
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INTERNATIONAL
HUMANICS DAY
MARCH 28 , 2007
9 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
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SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE |
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Humanics (hyoo-man iks) pl. n.
1. Education of the whole person - spirit, mind, and body
-- for leadership in service to others. 2. Guiding
philosophy of Springfield College. |
HUMANICS IN ACTION DAY
was co-initiated and developed by the student leaders
of New Student Orientation and 1998-1999 Distinguished Professor of
Humanics Dr. Peter Polito. Together they developed this event to
unite the people of Springfield College and its surrounding
neighborhoods to work on community service projects. The first
Humanics in Action Day occurred on September 10, 1998, and has become
an annual event in celebration of community and civic engagement.
INTERNATIONAL HUMANICS DAY
was conceived by Dr. Richard Davila, the
2006-2007 Distinguished Springfield Professor of Humanics. Dr
Davila's project, entitled "The Multicultural, Multi-ethnic, and
International Aspects of the Humanics Philosophy," establishes the
importance of the diverse aspects of Humanics in an age when diversity
has never been more abundant. Events for this day were planned
to celebrate this diversity.
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The Humanics in
Action logo, developed in 1998, depicts humankind reaching out to
help one another while subtly embedding an H for Humanics.
The International Humanics in Action logo, at left, is a variation
of that logo, incorporating the image of the world to convey the
message that Springfield College's Humanics Philosophy knows no
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SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
INTERNATIONAL HUMANICS DAY
A CELEBRATION OF
THE
INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF HUMANICS --
PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
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9 a.m. |
Welcome and International History of Springfield College
Dr.
Jean Wyld, Springfield College Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Richard Davila, Distinguished Springfield Professor of Humanics
2006-07
Dr. Richard Flynn, President of Springfield College
A presentation illustrating the broad and rich international history of
Springfield College.
Location: Marsh Memorial Chapel |
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10 a.m. -
Noon |
CONCURRENT
PRESENTATIONS |
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10 a.m. |
Public Health Policy: Making a Difference in Ireland
Ann
Hope G'85, D.P.E. '88, Research Associate.
School of Social Work, Dublin, Ireland
Location: Allied Health Sciences A & B |
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The YMCA and Community Development in Africa
James
Gomez '00, Secretary General (retired), African Alliance of YMCA's
Location: Cheney Dining Room A & B |
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11 a.m. |
The Practice and Impact of Humanics in 20th C. China
Frank
Fu J.P., G'73, DPE '75, Associate Vice President, Dean, and Chair
Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist
University; Director, Springfield College International Center,
1978-1983
Location:
Allied Health Sciences A & B |
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Serving Humanity in the Caribbean
Grace
Talma G'03, Chief Executive Officer,
Grace Talma Associates, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Location: Cheney Dining Room A & B |
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Noon - 1:30
p.m. |
International Food Festival
Location:
Cheney Dining Hall |
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12:30
p.m. |
Luncheon Presentation: Doing Well While Doing Good
Darren
Pierce '91 and Sean Pierce '90, Pierce Bros Coffee, Greenfield,
Mass
Location: Cheney Dining Room A & B |
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1:30 - 2:45 p.m. |
CONCURRENT
PRESENTATIONS |
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Springfield College Olympic Connections
Pam
Hixon '73, U.S. Field Hockey Coach, 1996 Olympics
Makis Asimakopoulos '89, Ph.D., Owner, Synergy Ltd., General
Manager, Athens Olympic Committee 2004, Greece
Jen Mead G'06, Springfield College Ph.D Student
Moderator: Dr Mimi Murray '61, G'67, Springfield College
Professor of Physical Education
Location: Cheney Dining Room A & B |
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Study
Abroad -- Bringing Humanics Overseas
Greg
Jaskot '04, Spanish Teacher, Xavier High School, Conn. (studied in
Spain)
Neil Starzynski '07, studied in York, England
Leslie Gailard '07, studied in Australia
Kim Nederhand '07, internship abroad, London
Ashley Peterson '07, studied in Ireland
Moderator: Joyce Szewczynski, Springfield College Professor of
Modern Languages
Location: Marsh Memorial Chapel |
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Springfield College Outreach Committee in Mexico
Karen
Woods '01, Peace Corps, Armenia
Emily Barnaby '07, Springfield College Outreach Committee
Brittany Hargis '07, general chair, Springfield College Outreach Committee
Harry Twyman '07, Springfield College Outreach Committee
Moderator: Charlene Elvers, Springfield College
Director of Student Volunteer Programs
Location: Carlisle Foyer, Alumni Hall |
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3 p.m |
CLOSING PLENARY SESSION |
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International Humanics: Where Do We Go From Here?
Rizek
Abusharr H'04, Director General (retired), Jerusalem International
YMCA
Location: Marsh Memorial Chapel |
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4 p.m. |
CLOSING RECEPTION
Location:
Marsh Memorial Conference Room
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