The election is upon us and we all have to make our voices count. This has been the strangest presidential campaign I have ever witnessed, but no matter what side of the fence any of us may be on we have to make sure we can live with each other the day after the election. No matter who wins there is going to be a lot of healing and rebuilding that has to be done. Will America be able to walk hand and hand without seeing eye to eye?
What tools will be necessary for us to come together as a country and move forward? One thing is for sure we will never see things all the same so we have to learn how to engage in dialogue that allows us to hear one another while respecting differences. Where can we learn these skills? One place is Claremont Lincoln University (CLU). It is a place that offers innovative, 21st Century educational programs with a global perspective designed to bridge social divides. They believe in practicing and teaching the “Golden Rule” by incorporating the basic principles in their three Masters Programs (Social Impact, Ethical Leadership and Interfaith Action). Those who attend CLU are taught to integrate self-knowledge with critical perspectives and contemporary skills to create sustainable social change. What is also amazing is that you can receive a Master’s Degree in fifteen months for just $15,000.
On Thursday, November 3, 2016, Claremont Lincoln University (www.claremontlincoln.edu) will host its inaugural Spotlight Gala featuring the Lincoln Awards. The Lincoln Awards honor visionaries and activists in the areas of Interfaith Action, Social Impact and Ethical Leadership who have made a profoundly positive and lasting impact in their communities and who embody the values in the Golden Rule. This year’s honorees are Byron K. Reed, Senior Vice President, Director Community Relations Greater LA/Orange County Regions, Wells Fargo & Company (Lincoln Award in Ethical Leadership); Cheryl Kunin Fair, President and General Manager of KABC-TV, the ABC owned station in Los Angeles (Lincoln Award in Social Impact); and Hyepin Im, Founder and President of Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD) (Lincoln Award in Interfaith Action).
Claremont Lincoln University embraces forming collaborations and alliances with organizations and entities that are like minded. Dean David Carter, head of the Ethical Leadership Master’s Program was introduced to the a cappella singing group Linkin’ Bridge of Americas Got Talent™ who use their music to build bridges instead of walls to increase understanding. When the group learned about the mission of the University they agreed to lend their talent to be the entertainment for the event. The night is sure to be not only exciting, but should ignite conversation on how we can begin positive steps to help make communities better. We may never see eye to eye, but we definitely can learn to walk this journey called life together in a respectful and peaceful manner.
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