Highlander Research and Education Center

1959 Highlander Way · New Market, TN 37820 · phone: (865) 933-3443 · fax: (865) 933-3424
e-mail: hrec@highlandercenter.org

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Come Join Us for the:
Highlander Social Change Workshop
June 6-8, 2008
New Market, Tennessee

(Visite esta página en español)

The June 2008 Social Change workshop is at capacity and the application process is closed at this time.

If you need to cancel your spot in the workshop or for any other questions, please contact Roberto Tijerina at roberto at highlandercenter.org.

Please check the website periodically for dates of future workshops.

[4/28/08]

Goals:

  • To bring together a diverse group of activists and others working for social change
  • To enable participants and Highlander staff to learn from each other about ideas and strategies for social change
  • To share information about Highlander's current programs and its core methods of popular education, cultural work, and participatory research
  • To enable participants to relax, reflect, discuss, and have fun at Highlander

Who is this for?

English and Spanish-speaking people and groups who would like to learn more about Highlander and share ideas and information about working to change the world.

Sessions will include:

  • Popular education, participatory research and cultural work
  • Highlander's history and current educational strategies
  • Cultural sharing
  • Nuts and Bolts of a Residential Center - with Hayride tour of the farm
  • Free time to relax, reflect, watch videos, talk with Highlander staff and participants, use the resource center, enjoy the outdoors
  • Simultaneous English/Spanish interpretation

Cost:

The cost for this 2 day workshop is $350, which includes room and board. We will have limited scholarships available for people with limited means who are actively engaged in social change. Childcare can be provided.

How to Apply:

To apply for one of the Social Change Workshops, fill out one of the application forms below and send it to us.

  • Online application form
  • Printable application form (PDF, 34KB).

To be considered for a scholarship, please submit your application by May 23, 2008. Thanks!

For more information, contact:

  • Roberto Tijerina: roberto at highlandercenter.org 865-933-3443; x233

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