Author: USA
Invasive Plant Clearing in Atlanta’s Grant Park (USA)
Volunteers from New Acropolis of Atlanta worked together with the Grant Park Conservancy to clear away invasive plants in Atlanta’s most historic park.
Preparing a Community Garden (Chicago, USA)
During a perfect weekend on the Autumn volunteers and members of New Acropolis worked to prepare a community garde. As the season changes, maintaining the garden provides opportunities to investigate […]
Japanese Tea Ceremony (Atlanta, USA)
Christine Provine conducted a Japanese Tea Ceremony. This Ceremony is a sacred practice that has been cultivated since the 12th Century and invites those in ceremony to be a witness […]
The Everyday Philosopher Blog (Chicago, USA)
New Acropolis Chicago celebrated World Philosophy Day by launching a new blog – The Everyday Philosopher. This project was born out of admiration for the depth and intelligence of the […]
Friendsgiving Dinner 2019 – Better Together (Chicago, USA)
On November 23, 2019 the members, students and friends of New Acropolis Chicago celebrated together the 5th Annual dinner of Thanksgiving. This dinner, that in the last few years has […]
In tribute of Gandhi: “being the change we wish to see in the world” (Boston,USA)
The musician, songwriter and peace activist Pete Seeger was honored with a new plaque on the Pacifist Memorial. For the unveiling, the founder of the Peace Abbey, Lewis Randa, delivered […]
How Philosophy Can Change Your Life (USA)
David Hirschorn and Carolyn McGuire spoke on the life changing benefits of philosophy and on the ancient Greek philosophical teaching of eudamonia or happiness.