Project-Based Transformative Action Learning - August 2009

New Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design 




Over the past several months, a group of permaculture education innovators have collaborated on the design of a new, open access, English language Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design (DAPD) for the USA and beyond. Members of the Diploma design team included Gaia U Adviser and Project Manager, Ethan Roland,of Appleseed Permaculture; Gaia U Co-President, Andrew Langford; Gaia U Masters Associate and Earth Action Mentor  Director, Doniga Markegard; and Permaculture Activist intern, Zach Mermel.

This new Diploma draws on the well-established Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design of the Permaculture Association (Britain), which for fifteen years has provided European permaculture designers-in-training with live tutorial support from skilled practitioners. The new DAPD continues to work in an action learning context, but now adds a platform for open access e-portfolios and a low cost, pay-as-you-go, online mentoring service through Earth Action Mentor. The new DAPD also builds on the Spanish language Diploma offered by the Chaordic Permaculture Institute.

                                                         
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On the Road Again:
Gaia U West Coast Tour, October ‘09




Have you been wondering if Gaia University is the right path for you? Ever wish you could send all of those friends who keep asking you, “What’s Gaia University?” somewhere other than the internet for information?

Gaia U is heading to the 20th annual Bioneers Conference, which takes place October 16th- 19th at the Marin Center in San Rafael, California. At the conference, Gaia U will be sharing information booths with two Bay Area partners, the Regenerative Design Institute and Conexions.

On October 21st, Gaia University founders, Andrew Langford and Liora Adler, will hold an Open House from 5 - 8pm at 2591 Mattison Lane in Santa Cruz, California. This will be a great opportunity for anyone in the region to come ask questions in person and find out  about the latest developments in Gaia U’s ever expanding programs. For more information, please contact Dave Shaw at shawstafari@gmail.com.

                                               
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  Strengthening the Web:
Gaia U Germany’s Regional Convergence



Last month, a group of education and permaculture pioneers from seven countries took part in a Regional Convergence (RC) organized by Gaia U Germany. The RC was held in Lebensgarten Ecovillage in Steyerberg, Germany, August 2nd - 6th.

The Convergence served the two-fold purpose of providing in-depth information about Gaia University’s system and organizational structure, and the forging of deeper connections between Gaia U and other ecological and social change projects across Europe and the world.

People from fields as varied as industrial ecology, architecture and lifestyle coaching attended the Convergence. Among those present were Helga Fassbinder, editor and founder of the online journal BioTope City, Andrea Preisler of ZERI (Zero Emissions Research Initiative), Elizabeth and Peter Jelinek of the Jelinek Akademie, and Wolfgang Peham of Wildniswissen.

                                                     
                                             
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Dates & Venues in '09

       
Associate Spotlight:
Change Your Bank and Change the World



Changing where you bank is one of the most simple and effective ways to support your local community and put an end to the use of your personal funds for destructive projects.
 
Gaia U Bachelors Associate Kyle
Thiermann has created a website and documentary film dedicated to exposing the rampant misuse of accountholder funds by multinational banks. Kyle documented a trip to Chile where he visited a town whose local economy and community are being destroyed by investments of the international banking system in the coal power industry.

Please take a moment to view Kyle’s 4-minute documentary here:

or visit claimyourchange.org


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Not To Be Missed:
10th Continental Bioregional Congress


 

There are only a few days left before the kickoff of the 10th Continental Bioregional Congress. Don't miss your last chance to register for this inspiring event held at The Farm EcoVillage in Summertown, Tennessee, October 3rd - 11th. Registration fees will be going up the last week before the congress.

The bioregional perspective recreates a widely shared sense of regional identity founded upon a renewed critical awareness of, and respect for the integrity of our ecological communities.

The Congress format emphasizes  the participation of all present and seeks to create a model for the ecologically conscious society we would like to see in our future.

Come prepared to create the discussions that you want to have!

You can find more details about the Congress framework on their website.
               
2009 Gaia U International Program

VISFI, US
Virgin Islands Sustainable Farms Institute



Gaia U Orientation

December 1st- 9th

Extension Workshops
December 9th -13th

Re-Evaluation Counseling Fundamentals Workshop   
December 14th-17th
open to the public

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