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Amanda’s Return from Sabbatical

I’m baaaaaaaack! I’m so grateful for the six weeks of sabbatical I had this summer, and thankful to all of you for making it possible, especially our great Board and wonderful staff, with the sabbatical leadership of Zebulon Green. Sabbatical was restorative, a kind of “reset” after a very busy spring that gave me space to … Continue reading Amanda’s Return from Sabbatical

WES Blog — Kingian Frameworks

In June I had the privilege to attend the 19th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute at the University of Rhode Island.  The purpose of the institute is to train organizers, educators, activists, and other passionate people about the philosophy, tactics, and principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. Dr. Bernard … Continue reading WES Blog — Kingian Frameworks

Afghan Refugee Family Update

It’s been a year since WES’ Refugee Resettlement Team (RRT) welcomed a family from Afghanistan.  To celebrate the completion of the formal six-month mentoring commitment in February, the family and team members gathered for a tasty dinner at a favorite Afghan restaurant.  For some, it was an opportunity to say goodbye and wish them well, … Continue reading Afghan Refugee Family Update

Letters to Amanda

The team working to coordinate Amanda’s 10 Year Celebration is creating a keepsake for her. They are compiling notes from WES folks to Amanda. These notes can be drawings, letters, pictures, or anything that can be put into a photo album! We hope you’ll consider sending in something to be included. We invite you to send … Continue reading Letters to Amanda

Biology Reading Group Update

  The next meeting of the WES Biology Book Reading Group will be held on Sunday, August 12 at 12pm in the WES Library. Our book will be the new David Reich Book: “Who We Are and How We Got Here.” The book is the result of rapid advances in finding, sequencing and interpreting ancient DNA and … Continue reading Biology Reading Group Update