Dates: October 11-17

The 2003 Summit will again be a week-long event, and will again include a Green Fair. External sponsorship has been sought for the first time, and a galaxy of outstanding speakers will be present. A new feature will be a Youth Summit, aimed at 5th-6th graders. This event will, we hope, initiate a strong link between the schools, the Earth Charter, and the university. Another innovation this year is a concert to close the Summit. For details of this and all our superb speakers, please see the 2003 program .This event will be sponsored by the Chancellor’s Office at UW Oshkosh, the UW Oshkosh Foundation, Wisconsin Public Service, and others as yet unidentified.

Saturday, Oct. 11

• 9:00 -10:30 am “Power, Nonviolence, and the Will of the People”,
  At times of global crisis, award-winning author Jonathan Schell's writings have presented influential alternatives to conventional, dead-end thinking. Come and listen to him speak about war and its alternatives in the world today. his latest book, The Unconquerable World: Power, Nonviolence, and the Will of the People (2003) will be available for purchase and signing. Reeve Union Theatre Refreshments available
• 11:00-12:30 “Earth Charter Community Summit International Web Cast”
  Join Chancellor Richard Wells and the Earth Charter community in this live international web cast linking over thirty communities around the world that are hosting Earth Charter Summits this year. Reeve Union Theatre
• 12:00-5:00 “Green Fair”
  Explore the many exhibits, presentations and displays at the Green Fair, featuring recycled products, native plants, organic foods, an alternative energy expo, educational booths and much more. Exciting musical entertainment will accompany the fair; the Oshkosh Rhythm Institute will be on hand, and in the special children's area, Bill Kehl will be performing. See Bob Kann, children's performer and juggler. Meet the Eco-Trekkers, an Australian television film crew. Sponsored by Wisconsin Public Service. Reeve Union Ballroom 227 A & B ,Concourse , Titan Underground and Mall
• 12:30-2:00 "The Greening of UW Oshkosh"
  Join us for lunch and hear students Angela LeNoble, Michael Greene, and Iryna Depenchuk discuss the environmental audit at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. See Wisconsin Public Service "flip the switch" making UW Oshkosh the largest consumer of "green energy" in Wisconsin. Participate in an open discussion on the "greening of the campus" at UW Oshkosh, led by Chancellor Richard Wells. Reeve Union Ballroom 227C

Monday, Oct. 13

• 12:30-2:30 p.m. "Buffet Lunch with Shaun Murphy (Eco-Trekker)"
  Shaun Murphy, the Australian Eco-Trekker, will talk about and illustrate the making of his 13- part television series on environmental and sustainable projects in the United States. Reeve Union Ballroom 227A
• 6:00-7:30 p.m. “Oneida Nation Celebration”
  Native American culture was an important influence in the shaping of the Earth Charter's values. Come and see members of the Oneida Nation as they celebrate Columbus Day with traditional dancing. Featuring speaker Mark Denning. Albee Hall
• Between sessions reception: Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and soft drinks available
• 8:00-9:30 p.m. “Spiritual Values and the Earth Charter”
  People from many religious traditions helped shape the Earth Charter. Join representatives from different faiths and denominations in discussing the Earth Charter principles and how they my be applied in everyday life. Speakers include Sue Moline Larson (Lutheran), David Steffenson (Methodist), Roshi Tonen O’Connor (Zen), Salman Aziz (Moslem), and Beatrice Contreras (Baha’i). Chaired by Jeff Kaplan and Kathryn Schreitmueller. Reeve Union Ballroom 227C

Tuesday, Oct. 14

• 6:00-7:30 pm “Smart Growth in Wisconsin”
  The Earth Charter calls us to “Adopt at all levels sustainable development plans and regulations that make environmental conservation and rehabilitation integral to all development initiatives,” and it also asks us to “Ensure that economic development activities and institutions…promote human development in an equitable and sustainable manner.” Are we doing this in Wisconsin? Join a discussion with Ed Huck (Wisconsin Alliance of Cities), Kristi Bales (City of Oshkosh), and Karen Bassler (Gathering Waters Conservancy). Chaired by Michael Burayidi. Reeve Union Ballroom 227C
• Between sessions reception: Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and soft drinks available
• 8:00-9:30 p.m. “Business and Environment: Common Sense Opportunity”
  Many companies are finding that profits and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Workers and managers in industry play a critical role (perhaps the critical role) in creating sustainable futures. Hear Steve Anderson (Johnson Controls), Stephen Dedow (WCLC-CIO), David Borsuk (Sadoff and Rudoy), and Steve Heins (Orion Lighting), discuss what's happening. Steve Dunn and Tom Bickford chair this panel. Reeve Union Ballroom 227C

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• 6:00-7:30 p.m. "Is Democracy Sustainable in Wisconsin?"
  The Earth Charter calls for strengthening democratic institutions at all levels and providing transparency and accountability in governance, participation in decision-making, and access to justice. How do we shape up? Are we losing our democracy to big money and public apathy? Is it still democracy when only half the people vote (or a tenth of the people in local elections)? Can we do better? Hear Mike McCabe (Wisconsin Democracy Campaign), Jay Heck, (Common Cause), and Melanie Fonder (wispolitics.com) discuss democracy in Wisconsin and how it relates to the tenets of the Earth Charter. Chaired by Tony Palmeri. Reeve Union Ballroom 227C
• Between sessions reception: Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and soft drinks available
• 8:00-9:00 p.m. "Iraq, Public Relations, and Weapons of Mass Deception"
  In this eye-opening new exposé, Weapons of Mass Deception: The Uses of Propaganda in Bush's War on Iraq, New York Times best-selling co-author Sheldon Rampton (Center for Media and Democracy) takes no prisoners as he reveals - headline by headline, news show by news show, press conference by press conference - the deliberate, aggressive and highly successful public relations campaign that sold the Iraqi war to the Amrican public. Hear Rampton discuss this controversial book, available for signing. Reeve Union Ballroom 227C
• 9:30 p.m. Join folk singer David Rovics and friends. Titan Underground
  

Thursday, Oct. 6

• 6:00-7:00 p.m. "Building Economies for the Common Good"]
  Hear Judy Wicks (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and owner of the White Dog Café, Philadelphia) discuss how changing the purchasing habits of businesses and individuals can boost local producers of food and other products and build health “local living economies.” Reeve Union Ballroom 227C
• Between sessions reception: Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and soft drinks available (227C)
• 4:30- 6 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. "The Pleasures of Slow Food: Why Local Food Tastes Better".)
  Join this very special treat as Corby Kummer, Senior Editor and renowned food critic for The Atlantic Monthly and author of The Joy of Coffee and The Pleasures of Slow Food: Celebrating Authentic Traditions, Flavors, and Recipes will speak at a slow food banquet. Slow food is a philosophy that encourages people to use locally grown foods and delight in the simple pleasures of preparing and sharing meals. Reeve Union Ballroom 227AB. Tickets available at Titan Central in Reeve Union; call 424--1234. Students $5.00 all others $10.00

Friday, Oct. 17

• 9:00 p.m. “A Benefit Concert by Umphrey’s McGee”
  Come and hear an Earth Charter Community Summit Benefit Concert featuring Umphrey's McGee - a Chicago-based sextet and one of the fastest-rising groups on the jam-band circuit. Umphrey's originals span everything from classical to bluegrass, rap to metal, jazz to funk. By virtue of its prolific live performances and sensational musicianship, Umphrey's McGee has gained a reputation for being a national top draw and is proud to help support a community event. Studio Hall, 405 Washington Ave., Oshkosh. Tickets ($10/person, age 16 and over) may be purchased online at www.umphreys.com. Reduced-price student tickets are available by calling (920) 424-7121

PARKING AVAILABLE IN ALL LOTS (except Dorms) on Saturday 11 and after 5:00 p.m Monday 12 - Thursday 16. See http://www.uwosh.edu/earthcharter/ or call (920) 424-1185 for details.