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The History and Sustainability of Shrimping in St. Augustine

St. Augustine, Florida, March 18, 2014

Because Intercultural Open University Foundation (IOUF) has an ongoing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Dr. John M. Toothman, IOUF Board of Governors and Roxanne K. Toothman, M.S., IOUF Director of Sustainability participated in a seminar on “How Greek Traditions Transformed the Waterfront” led by Archeologist, Brendan Burk of the Lighthouse Archeological Maritime Program at Flagler College. As part of the St. Augustine Historical Research Institute, the Program presented the role of Greek immigrants with a specialty in building fishing vessels for shrimping. At one time, St. Augustine, Florida was the shrimping capital of the world. This cultural shrimping industry has vanished and has been replaced by an over-seas commercial fishing industry that is currently overfishing and depleting the oceans and denying future generations of vital sustenance.

Dr. Gulab Kothari Conferred the Degree of D.Lit.from Amity University

February 8, 2014—Rajasthan, India

Dr. Gulab Kothari, Chief Editor, Rajasthan Patrika Group and International Advisor for the Intercultural Open University Foundation (IOUF) was awarded the Degree of Doctorate of Literature (Honoris Causa). In his acceptance speech, Dr. Kothari urged Amity University students to do one good deed every day to make their life meaningful. The President, Faculty, and Staff of IOUF, along with our international partners the Universidad of Azteca and Universidad Central de Nicaragua, congratulate Dr. Kothari for his eminent role in journalism and scholarly research as well as his contributions in fostering worldwide social change.

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Dr. Sandra Hurlong, Board Appointment to ANUVIBHA

Dr. Sohan L. Gandhi, International President of Anuvrat Global Organization (ANUVIBHA) announces the appointment of Dr. Sandra Hurlong, President of Intercultural Open University Foundation (IOUF) to the International Advisory Board.

ANUVIBHA is a transnational centre for peace and nonviolence associated with DPI of the United Nations. It serves as a nonprofit socio-cultural organization dedicated to peace and nonviolent action. The 8th International Conference on Peace and Nonviolent Action will take place on January 5-8, 2014 in Jaipur and Bhinasar-Bikaner (Rajasthan), India.

Anuvrat Presented 8th International Conference on Peace and Non-Violent Action (ICPA)

January 5-8, 2014--Rajasthan, India

Anuvrat, a Jain organization, under the direction of Dr. Sohan L. Gandhi, President of Anuvrat and Board of Governors member of Intercultural Open University Foundation (IOUF), held its 8th International Peace Conference for the purpose of initiating dialogue throughout the world on peace and nonviolence.

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Prof. dr. Hakemulder with students

In whatever you do, you should be careful about the ending and the beginning. What is done well inevitably turns out well, and what starts well finishes well. If you are as careful of the end as of the beginning, then there will be no failure.

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