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The Center for Justice and Sustainability at William Jewell College presents the first annual Summit on Justice and Sustainability 
Summit 2010
"24 Hours to a Better World"
Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16, 2010
Yates-Gill College Union
William Jewell College campus
Liberty, Mo.
Summit Leaders:
Ellis Jones and Brett Johnson, co-authors
The Better World Handbook: Small Changes That Make A Big Difference
Keynote speaker:
Robert J. Mann
Director, Shadowcliff Inc.
Founder, Bridging the Gap
William Jewell College students, alumni and friends are invited to explore the “Seven Foundations of a Better World” with author, activist and scholar Ellis Jones.
In The Better World Handbook, Jones and his co-authors Ross Haenfler and Brett Johnson summarize the main challenges that we as a global community face in the 21st century, providing viable alternative solutions that can be implemented. Drawing from The Better World Handbook, Jones will share examples of what thousands of people around the world are already doing in the areas of
- Economic Fairness
- Comprehensive Peace
- Ecological Sustainability
- Deep Democracy
- Social Justice
- Culture of Simplicity
- Revitalized Community
The cost for the Summit is $25. This registration fee includes a copy of The Better World Handbook, four meals and the purchase of energy offsets for the event.
There is limited complementary housing available on campus for Jewell alumni on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in housing contact Dr. Andy Pratt, pratta@william.jewell.edu in addition to your online registration.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday, Jan. 15
11:30am Lunch
1:00pm The 24 Hour Clock starts
1:00 Opening Plenary Session: The Seven Foundations for a Better World
2:15 Action Workshops w/ Breaks
4:30 Viewing "The Story of Stuff"
5:30 "Working" Dinner
7:00 Keynote Plenary Session (free and open to the public)
9:00 Concert (free and open to the public)
Saturday, Jan. 16
8:30am "Working" Breakfast
9:30 Action Workshops w/ Breaks
11:30 Closing Plenary Session
12:30pm "Working" Lunch
1:00 The 24 Hour Clock stops
More about Ellis Jones
Since receiving his doctoral degree in sociology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Ellis Jones has focused all his energies on bridging the gap between academics, activists and the average citizen. A scholar of social responsibility, global citizenship and everyday activism, Dr. Jones continues to teach and give presentations across the country on how to turn lofty ideals into practical actions. He has won numerous awards for his work in the classroom and currently teaches in the department of sociology at the University of California, Davis.
More about Robert J. Mann
Bob practiced business law in Kansas City for more than 25 years before founding Bridging the Gap, Inc., in 1992. As founder and CEO until 2005, Bob led BTG to its prominent position as one of the largest environmental education organizations in the Midwest with a 20-person staff that leads and coordinates the efforts of thousands of community volunteers. Bob is a weaver, moving as easily in the business sector as among government and political leaders and grassroots activists. He has served as counselor and consultant to three Kansas City mayors and countless elected officials and business leaders on sensitive environmental issues over the last 18 years. During the last five years Bob has facilitated multi-day workshops as part of Shadowcliff's Sustainability Series, teaching the principles of sustainability and assisting participants to apply those principles to their day-to-day lives. Bob shares from his broad knowledge of environmental issues as well as his love for the natural world and inspires us to explore both the opportunities and the challenges which confront us as we work to integrate our personal values with our daily choices at home and in the workplace. He is an avid hiker, runner, bicyclist and a frequent lecturer, writer and facilitator. His daily life embodies the principles of collaboration and interconnectedness.
More about the Summit on Justice and Sustainability
The Center for Justice and Sustainability at William Jewell College sponsors an annual Summit that brings together Jewell alumni, friends and partners with members of the campus community to examine timely issues of justice and sustainability.
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