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IDENTITY
“Who am I?” It’s both the simplest and most complex question we can ask ourselves,
one that is seemingly shaped by an endless number of factors beyond our control. This
issue examines the concept of identity through multiple lenses and the ways in which we
develop, display, challenge, and change who we are.
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Departure Gate
A childhood move transformed Chris Allsop from a California dude to a British bloke. Here,
he explores how navigating other cultures – whether for a few months or a few years – can
bring out hidden aspects of our personalities and allow us to see our native country with
fresh eyes.
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Make Your Mark
Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn, oh, my! Developing a professional digital brand that’s
both consistent and versatile can be a daunting task. This practical guide provides the
dos and don’ts of presenting yourself to the world online.
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The Reborn Identity
For four Antioch University alumni, personal struggles led to metaphysical makeovers. Their
journeys illustrate the sometimes-rocky road to finding our authentic selves and the
ultimate peace that self-discovery can bring.
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Eve, Evolving
The battle for equality in the workplace is being waged on many fronts. Women today are
proactively combating the harmful effects of internalized gender bias – in themselves and
others – to help empower women to lead and succeed.
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FROM THE EDITOR
In planning this second issue
of Groundswell, we decided
to bring you not only stories
about AULA and people and
organizations we admire, but to
also feature Antioch University’s
other campuses and programs.
It seemed an appropriate tribute
to our “one university” system,
and would offer a peek into
what’s happening in distant
locations around the country
and even overseas.
But I soon found that any
distinction I’d made between
AULA stories versus “other”
stories vanished. Pick an
article, any article, and I’ll
wager that the people and
programs it describes feel
instantly familiar. A certificate
program to empower women
in leadership? Sounds like
Antioch University. An alumnus
championing safety in schools?
Yup, that’s Antioch University.
An alumna who founded a
counseling center to help
others heal? Yeah, that pretty
much screams “Antioch
University!” These particular
stories come from Santa
Barbara, Midwest, and New
England, respectively, but I
believe that the values they
represent speak to – and
for – all of us.
As you read this issue, I
hope you share my tremendous
pride in being part of the Antioch
University family. We may have
different campuses, offer
different degrees, and enjoy
different weather (ahem), yet
we have the same crucial
mission to advance social,
economic, and environmental
justice. This mission is carried
out every day by the exceptional
individuals who have made
Antioch University a part of
their lives.
Want to know how they do it?
Read on…
Warmly,
Sara Ring
Editor
12/18/13 11:17 AM