OLLI101651 - Peace Education Program
Course Description
Instructor: Susan Smith & Sandy Freid
Day of the Week: Monday
Date: Feb. 2 – Apr. 13 (10 sessions)
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
The Peace Education Program is a series of video-based workshops designed to help participants discover inner strength and personal peace. Each hour-long session features excerpts from renowned author Prem Rawat’s presentations on themes such as peace, appreciation, inner strength, self-awareness, clarity, understanding, dignity, choice, hope and contentment. Workshops include facilitated reflection, group discussions, workbook activities and reading materials, offering a varied and engaging experience. Sponsored by The Prem Rawat Foundation, the program has been presented in more than 80 countries across diverse settings, including schools, universities, health care facilities, veteran’s groups, community centers and correctional institutions.
Maximum: 20
Instructor Bio: Susan Smith is a Temple University alumna with a Masters of Music, and received her Bachelor of Music from Indiana University. She is a volunteer with the Prem Rawat Foundation and its signature course, the Peace Education Program. She has facilitated the course in the Philadelphia area and enjoys helping provide others the opportunity to explore their personal strengths. Past professional work includes teaching in Collingswood, NJ, and playing in the Orchesta Sinfonica de Jalapa, Mexico.
Instructor Bio: Sandy Freid received her BS in Education from Temple University and her Master of Education from Villanova University. She has facilitated the Peace Education Program in the Philadelphia area and has a lifelong commitment to personal peace. Her professional work includes facilitating Personal Growth Circles and her work as a school counselor in Philadelphia.
Course Outline
Online courses are conducted via Zoom.
You don’t need a Zoom account, but we recommend installing the Zoom app. Refer to our Zoom Essentials guide for setup tips and a sample course link email. Zoom links are sent to registered participants the week before the semester starts and again on the day of each class.
We suggest creating a dedicated email folder for easy access. Your link is unique and stays the same all semester. If you can’t find it, check your Junk/ Spam folder or email us at olli@temple.edu. Please don’t share or use another person’s link, as attendance is tracked.