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July 2023

A monthly electronic Newsletter

News, Web Talks, live events, upcoming courses

Great Webinars and Podcasts

The live web video talks, known as webinars, are free and open to all. Simply click to register or visit our YouTube page to watch the talks in real time. Don't worry if you miss the live broadcast, as the recorded video will be made available on our YouTube account. Additionally, you can enjoy the audio version by accessing our podcast on platforms such as SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

Banishment of Baha'u'llah from Baghdad to Constantinople and Beyond

Dr. Jena Khodadad

Sunday, July 16, 2 PM Eastern

Religion and Science in the Globalized World

A panel discussion

Sunday, July 25, 2 PM Eastern

The Baha'i Faith in Russia: History and Current Developments

Mikhail Sergeev

Sunday, July 30, 2 PM

Now on YouTube and SoundCloud

The Girl Child in Global Perspective

Dr. Trevor McMorris Tate

The Baha'i Faith and its Evolving Framework for Social Action

Wilmette Institute staff

Compassionate Era: Baha'i Teachings on the Animal Kingdom

Carole Flood

Theater and Education for Social Action

Panel Discussion: North Carolina Central University

Student News

Learning How to Teach About Climate Change

Sandi Augsburger took her 13th Wilmette Institute course about Climate Change. It gave her great confidence to be able to discuss the issue with anyone and to explain the spiritual solution that the Baha'i teachings provide. She is planning a booth at the annual fair this September that will focus about the Baha'i Faith and climate change.

LSA Secretary Deepens Her Skills in Archiving

Paula Siegel has a deeper respect for the work of an archivist as a result of the course. She has earned how to classify documents and about storage and classification of documents in order to serve her community better.

Wilmette Institute News

July: A Month of (Software) Transitions

This July, Wilmette has set forth two ambitious objectives: seamlessly migrating its public website and Moodle course delivery system to new hosts, while also upgrading Moodle from version 3.9 to 4.2. The aim is to accomplish these tasks smoothly, without encountering any complications or experiencing significant downtime. (This article is a repeat from last month.)

Tips for Sustainable Living

A clothesline between two trees with clothes drying on it; photo by Carly Mackler on Unsplash

Too Busy? An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle is Still Possible!

We have made our lives busy, especially shopping. But if we wear our clothing longer (they last longer if you don't use a drier) and be more content with what we have, and we drive less (walking or biking is better for the environment and our health) then a sustainable lifestyle is possible.

August Courses

(There are no July courses)

Orientation Course Still Available

The Wilmette Institute's "extension" (non-credit) courses have recently introduced an engaging one-week orientation course called "First Look - A Course on the Wilmette Institute’s Approach to Learning." This orientation aims to familiarize students with Moodle, the Baha'i conceptual framework for action, and the significance of public discourse. By focusing on these vital elements, the orientation course ensures that both the extension courses and students are aligned to apply the course material in support of the Nine Year Plan. We are excited to offer this course to everyone, and it's completely free. The course is designed to be self-guided, allowing participants to proceed at their own pace. To enroll, simply enter the enrollment key: 2023.

Science, Religion, and the Baha'i Faith

Aug. 16 - Oct. 17

The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys Through Creative Arts Exploration

Aug. 23 - Oct. 17

Operationalizing Moral Excellence in Business

Aug. 30 - Oct. 24

The Wilmette Institute eNewsletter

The Wilmette Institute eNewsletter is published monthly by the Wilmette Institute, which offers quality online courses on the Baha'i Faith. The Wilmette Institute is committed to engaging a broad and diverse international community of learners in deep study of the Faith and to fostering love for study of the Faith. The Wilmette Institute was established in January 1995 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States.

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Editor

Robert H. Stockman

Production

Robert H. Stockman

Niki Daniels

Mim Gottschalk

Hasti Khoshnammanesh

Debra Lilly

Mary Morris

Contributors

Sandi Augsburger

Christine Muller

Paula Siegel

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