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Communities Of Universities And Ngos For Sustainable Development And The Creation Of Peace: The Case Of Chiapas, Marco Tavanti Sep 2009

Communities Of Universities And Ngos For Sustainable Development And The Creation Of Peace: The Case Of Chiapas, Marco Tavanti

Marco Tavanti

Within the context of the United Nations's mission to promote peace, development and human rights, this presentation illustrated how Chiapas and the involvement of universities can promote dialogue, conflict resolution and systemic change. The case of DePaul University international engagement stimulated dialogues and inspired other universities to collaborate with the UN and promote international engagement with NGOs and civil society organizations.


At A Snail's Pace: Slow Food's Measured Move From Tuscany To Chicago, Marco Tavanti, Hillery Midkiff, Felicia Byrne May 2009

At A Snail's Pace: Slow Food's Measured Move From Tuscany To Chicago, Marco Tavanti, Hillery Midkiff, Felicia Byrne

Marco Tavanti

The Slow Food Movement offers new and promising insights for sustainable food and healthy lifestyles. The US and European lessons and practices are compared and highlighted by DePaul University students participating in a comparative food policy program in Tuscany


Developing Leaders While Sustaining Values: Learning From International University Partnerships, Marco Tavanti Dec 2008

Developing Leaders While Sustaining Values: Learning From International University Partnerships, Marco Tavanti

Marco Tavanti

How can international exposure contribute to develop effective and value-centered leaders? This best-practice analysis illustrates important lessons in professional and adult education through case studies in academic and community-based partnerships for poverty reduction and sustainable development in Chiapas-Mexico and Manila-Philippines