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MessageI went to this summer institute twice.  Classes in morning (US economy focus or international economy focus) + films and speakers later in day;  also material on health care.

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From: miguel at populareconomics.org 
To: greens at ctgreens.org 
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 4:42 PM
Subject: Center for Popular Economics Summer Institute 2005



Hello, My name is Miguel Colon, I called earlier from The Center for Popular Economics in Amherst, MA.   We are running a Summer Institute for Health and Economic Justice in Amherst, MA this summer.  Here's some information below.   email us back if your interested and let us know if you, or your organization, could sponser someone to come to the institute.   This is a great oppurtunity for grassroots activists and funding is still available.  Also, It will be greatly appreciated if you could forward this email to as many people possible and post the event on your calender.

                                                    Thanks, Miguel  Colon


The Center for Popular Economics 
invites you to our 

26th Annual Summer Institute
With a Special track on:
 Health and Economic Justice

July 31-August 6, 2005
  Amherst College, Amherst, MA

Speakers & workshop presenters: Heidi Behforouz, Partners in Health & PACT; John Abramson, author of Overdosed Americans; Jim Westrich, health economist; Dickson Despommier, Columbia University, Environment & Health Sciences; Jose deMarco, ACT-UP, Philadelphia; Mark Dudzic, national organizer for the Labor Party & formerly with OCAW; Sarah Kemble, Physicians for a National Health Program; and more!

The Summer Institutes: CPE's Summer Institute is a week-long intensive training in economics for activists, educators, and anyone who wants a better understanding of economics. We focus on the how the economic system impacts our lives, communities and work every day. Although activists from all over the world attend the Summer Institutes, classes and workshops are taught in English. No background in economics is required.

Who attends the Summer Institute? CPE's Summer Institute draws a diverse group of participants from across the U.S. and around the world, with interests and expertise in a broad array of issues and organizing methods. On average, one-third of our participants are people of color, two-thirds are women, one-fifth are from countries other than the U.S., and ages range from 18-75. Together they form a lively community in which participants learn as much from the rich interaction with one another as from Institute programs. 

Core classes: At the heart of the Summer Institute program are two core courses, one on the U.S. Economy, one on the International Economy. All participants must choose one core course. The core classes meet each day in the mornings. 

Afternoon and evening events: In addition to the core courses is a rich selection of speakers, workshops, videos, and discussion groups. Some of these are led by CPE or outside facilitators, some are participant-led, some are spontaneously generated. In the evenings there are panels, speakers, and cultural events. All of these events are open to participants of both classes. 

Special Track: Each year we choose an issue area that we focus on in the workshops, panels as well as in the core classrooms.  This year's special track is on Health and Economic Justice.  We will explore the relationships between health, poverty, race, and gender from a national and international perspective. 

Fees: The fee for tuition and meals is $750 and the fee for lodging in dormitory facilities at Amherst College is $150. If you feel that you cannot afford these fees, we strongly encourage you to apply for a scholarship. In past years around 80% of participants received scholarship assistance. 

Scholarships: Our scholarships are based both on financial need and on the applicant's commitment to activism. We are committed to making our programs financially accessible.   Scholarships are still available, but limited, so please apply ASAP.  

Housing: 'Residential' participants pay an extra $150 for 6 nights lodging from Sunday through Friday night. (An extra night's lodging is available for Saturday, July 30 for $35 to assist participants taking advantage of less expensive airline tickets.) Participants receive single rooms in Amherst College dorms unless they request a shared room (sorry, no double beds available). Bathrooms are shared, with separate facilities for men and women. The dorms are not air conditioned but fans will be available. 

Meals: A fee for meals is included in the tuition. They are served in the Amherst College Dining Commons and there is a wide selection of hot and cold meals including vegetarian and vegan options. Meals are provided from Sunday dinner through Saturday Breakfast. 

Children: We provide free childcare during all Institute programs. We charge nominal fees for children's meals and housing. Fees for room and board for children can be found on the registration form. 

Late fees: There is an automatic $35 late fee for registration forms mailed after June 30, 2005. Scholarship requests sent after June 15 are discouraged but will be given consideration based on the remaining availability of funds. 

Location and Facilities: The 2005 Summer Institute will be held at Amherst College located in the beautiful Pioneer valley in Western Mass. Downtown Amherst, with it's wide selection of restaurants, cafes, bookstores and shops, is in easy walking distance. There are hiking and biking trails nearby. All facilities are handicap accessible. 

Academic credit: Academic credit is available through the UMass-Amherst Continuing education Department. For more information email: programs at populareconomics.org or call us at (413) 545-0743.

Summer Institute Brochure and registration form are available on our website: www.populareconomics.org 

For more information, contact us at: Center for Popular Economics, P.O. Box 785, Amherst, MA 01004    phone: (413) 545-0743   
E-mail: programs at populareconomics.org   
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