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Xiaoxing Liu and 12 students immersed themselves in the culture of Yunnan Province of China to study ethnic minorities in the region. Bai Group in Yunnan Province of China California's beautiful new Soka University graduated its 6th undergraduate class in May. The 103-acre four-year liberal arts college opened in 2001 and received accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in 2005. About half of its students come from the United States and half have come from 40 other countries. SUA is open to top students of all nationalities and beliefs. "The mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life." – Daisaku Ikeda, Founder, SUA S O K A U N I V E R S I T Y S OKA UNIVERSITY offers a distinctly different college education – one that is student centered, fosters love of humankind, develops character and inspires contribution to society. Soka offers a 9:1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 13 Learning Clusters at Soka University Soka University based Learning Clusters echo the mission of SUA of fostering global citizens committed to living a contributive life and reflect the SUA values of peace, human rights, and the sanctity of life. Learning Clusters engage in co-learning and practiced teamwork, dialogue, and collaborative techniques to complete group projects and achieve shared goals. Ethnic Minorities in Yunnan China: Tradition, Identity, and Modernization Simon Høffding – Class of 2008 Alumni Profile As a 2008 graduate of Soka University, I have been working on the creation of a new elementary school in Denmark. After my return from graduate school in Liverpool, England with a Master in Philosophy, I was immediately asked for advice on using the model of Soka Education with its emphasis on one-on- one mentoring and nurturing students individually. In August, 2010, we expect to open the doors to a minimum of 30 students, primarily 1st graders and a staff of one full- time and two part-time teachers, a school leader and an accountant. The official template is what Denmark calls a 'Free School', which might parallel an American charter school, with more liberties than traditional public schools. The philosophical foundations will be those of Makiguchi, Toda and Ikeda as well as the dialogic format of the Danish Grundtvigdian tradition, a very influential and progressive educator. The founding principles of our school will focus on D ignity and Happiness…Reflections and Dialogue… Individual and Society…. and Knowledge and Wisdom. – Simon Høffding, SUA, 2008 Simon Høffding Tours of Soka University are available Monday - Saturday at 10 am and 2 pm www.soka.edu• info@soka.edu • 949.480.4000 S O K A U N I V E R S I T Y P R E S E N T S FREE TUITION f or admitted BA students whose annual family income is less than $60,000 Study Abroad for All Undergraduates Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 www.soka.edu The Implementation of Aquaculture in the Developing World: Peru as a Case Study Anthony Mazeroll and his students ventured to Peru to investigate the main issues and concerns of economic growth and issues of sustainability, as they relate to aquaculture. Building a Dike at Aquaculture Facility – Peru Empowerment for Poverty Alleviation Through Microfinance, Vocational and Literacy Training, and Other Measures - Panama Nancy Hodes and her 12 Learning Cluster students traveled to Panama and witnessed the degree of poverty up close. They returned from their trip with a renewed determination to devote their efforts to improving the lives of others. Student Lodging in Santiago - Panama Trip Dani Siems & Jacob McLeish A Student's Journey to Rwanda, Africa Obstacleism by Farr Ligvani Founders Hall Art Gallery, 2nd Floor. Free, Open M - F, 9 am - 5 pm. June 15 – Aug. 5 August 27 May 22 – Aug. 20 ClassWorks 2010 Soka University's Student Art Show Founders Hall Art Gallery, 1st Floor. Free, Open M - F, 9 am to 5 pm. Opening Reception June 25th, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Jazz Monsters Concert with the Gil Castellanos Quartet Outdoor Campus Green Stage, 7 pm, $15 for adults, free for under 18, Lawn Seating. Bring blankets, low beach chairs and a picnic (no glass or alcohol, please) – or come at 5:30 pm and enjoy dinner at the Soka Bistro for $10.25 (all you can eat). No reservations required. Tickets for concert sold at the door. Free parking. High School Students are Invited to LIONS ROAR Student Campus Days Oct. 16, Nov, 13 or Nov, 20, 2010, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Campus Tours, Academic Open House, Lunch and Talent Blast To register: www.soka.edu/lionsroar My name is Dani Siems and I am a junior in the Class of 2011 at Soka University of America. My classmate, Jacob McLeish, Class of 2012 and I traveled into the throng of post- genocidal Rwanda, Africa. Our mission was guided by the Clean Water Initiative directed through the PEACE plan. Through clean water hygiene, we trained over thirty-five Community Development Trainers (CDT) who went out into their communities and began to teach immediately. I will be traveling back to Rwanda to continue the work. – Dani Siems, Class of 2011