LifeWorks Learning Partnership

The Hester Center at Mars Hill College exists to create educational programming for faculty, staff, and students that promotes dialogue and deepens understanding of issues related to peace and justice. These issues involve more than the absence of armed conflict; they denote the presence of peaceful and just relationships between individuals, groups, and nations, and between human societies and the natural world. Given the broad understanding of peace and justice, the Center will sponsor programming around a four year rotating thematic emphasis:

• 2004-2005: Diversity
• 2005-2006: Poverty
• 2006-2007: The Environment
• 2007-2008: War and Peace

Programming for the Hester Center includes an annual book discussion, the Dreams Into Deeds series, the presentation of the Michael Emory Award, and scholarship support for students who proposes a significant research project or experience (such as an international experience) related to the theme for the year.

The Hester Center programs are open to anyone interested in fostering a greater understanding of peace and justice issues. For more information, contact Stan Dotson, Dean of LifeWorks, email sdotson@mhc.edu or call 828-689-1161.