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Archive for March 22, 2017
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Interviews with Social Artists, Uncommon Heroes
March 22, 2017 |
From the Editor
 Richard Whittaker
In #40 we return to the environment with Daniel McCormick and Mary O’Brien who describe their work as remedial environmental art. In spite its multiple challenges and the fact that their work “disappears” as their interventions takes hold, these two have lost none of their passion… [more]
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 The simplest way to explain how what we do may be different from, say, the work of a fluvial geomorphologist is that we bring an artist’s perspective. We do have a lot of scientific knowledge and before we work on a site, we absolutely have to meet with the site steward, the conservation manager and scientists – and that’s not always easy. They’re often like, “We’re going to meet with an artist??”
 In 1979 Mark Dubois chained himself to bedrock as the water rose in the New Melones reservoir. “It was one of the quietest weeks of my life. I heard the searching motorboats and helicopters, but I had this perfect hidden place. It was fascinating to watch how quick the days went. A lizard came out on a rock at a certain time and the beavers at another time, and the otters at another. It was amazing just to watch the sunrise and the sunset.”
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The end of all education should surely be service to others.
– Cesar Chavez –
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Anthony Chavez: Continuing a Legacy of Inspiration
When Cesar Chavez died, 30,000 people showed up to march in his honor. He was the visionary force behind the United Farm Workers union and had led the Farm Workers Movement fighting for civil rights while promoting nonviolence. Anthony Chavez, seven-years-old at the time, knew him simply as –Grandpa. Today Anthony is a leader in his own right, he travels the country speaking on behalf of the Cesar Chavez Foundation, keeping his grandfather’s legacy alive, while advocating for service learning initiatives in the field of education. “I remind students what my grandfather said, ‘We don’t need perfect political systems, what we need is more perfect participation,'” Anthony says. His vibrant journey includes many years serving as travel assistant to Brother David Steindl-Rast, the world-renowned Benedictine monk, author and inter-religious pioneer. { read more }
Be The Change
Consider the inspirational figures in your own life. Do something today to honor their legacy. Join this Saturday’s Awakin Call with Anthony Chavez and learn more about his journey and life’s work. RSVP here. { more } |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 