News Releases
Sept. 25, 2003
Antioch University Seattle Seeks Entries For 150 Victories For Humanity
List
Seattle — Kristen Corning and Nyla Mead give formal gowns to
disadvantaged teenage girls so they can attend prom.
Kelsey Tyler has shared her heart and home with 480 foster children.
Dawn Mason stopped the state from shutting down a Central Area nursing
home serving African Americans.
All are Pacific Northwest residents who are winning victories for humanity
and will be included in Antioch University Seattle’s list of “150
Victories for Humanity." The list will be unveiled at the First
Annual Horace Mann Awards on Nov. 2, 2003 at McCaw Hall. The event marks
the 150th anniversary of Horace Mann’s inauguration as Antioch’s
first president.
Mann, a noted abolitionist and the first great American advocate of
public education, told Antioch’s 1859 graduating class, “Be
ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity."
His challenge is repeated at every Antioch graduation.
In compiling a list of “150 Victories for Humanity," Antioch
seeks the public’s help to identify Pacific Northwest residents
who should be included. Individuals must have demonstrated a commitment
to promote social justice, community engagement or lifelong learning.
The purpose of the list is to recognize the accomplishments of Pacific
Northwest residents who, through their work or volunteerism, have made
a difference in the lives of others. Their victories can be big or small,
local or global in impact.
Entries for “150 Victories for Humanity," should include
the following information: nominee’s name, a brief description
of his/her victory (no more than two or three lines), nominee’s
contact information, nominator’s name and contact information.
Submissions should be sent to Michele Norris, director of development
at Antioch University Seattle. Submissions can be e-mailed to mnorris@antiochseattle.edu,
or mailed to 2326 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121. The deadline for submissions
is Friday, Oct. 17, 2003.
About Antioch University Seattle
AUS is part of a six-campus system tracing its roots to Antioch College
in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Many educational approaches widely accepted
across the country began at the college; Antioch University Seattle
introduced them to the Pacific Northwest. These innovations include:
cooperative education, independent study, interdisciplinary study, self-designed
degree plans, narrative student assessment rather than grades, academic
credit for work and life experience, and an emphasis on social justice
and participation in the global community.
