DeCal - Democratic Education at University of California, Berkeley
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DeCal - Democratic Education at University of California, Berkeley

Website

: http://www.decal.org

The Idea

Our goal is to invite universities from all over the country for a conference that will assist and empower students who want to start a DeCal program at their respective institutions.

The Specifics

It should be noted that the reason why the DeCal Board wants to host a conference is due to Berkeley being the first program to have created a program in 1965, where students create and facilitate their own classes and students can take them for units. Students from around the country have e-mailed us and have expressed interest in starting one at their university.

The funds will be used for food, renting a conference room on the Berkeley campus, and scholarships to offset the cost for students who’re interested in attending the conference, but cannot do so due to the lack of funds or the failure of their universities to contribute to their visit.

Check our website to get an idea of the courses that are being facilitated by students.

Discussion
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Hey Decal, Looks like you took the prize with most votes. I would like to offer my congratulations from the Military Art Car Project (6th Place). Thanks for giving us all a run for the money. It was actually very fun.
by travis.puglisi
over 1 year ago | Reply
Go DeCal!
by reza555
over 1 year ago | Reply
Please, forgive me for indulging myself as I post my thoughts, about this competition. I like the ideas you are promoting, here, and am a strong believer in our political system that finds strength in the ideals of our democracy as envisioned by Benjamin Franklin. I have been following this competition and have voted for the group that, I feel, has offered the best idea, in my humble opinion. I am, therefore, asking your group to join me in supporting the Military Art Car Project. In reflecting about the meaning of freedom and democracy, I find it impossible to separate the facts that war and freedom are truths, inseparable. Without war, freedom is doubtful. War has been a proven necessity, in our history. But, Imagine, a world without war? A world without the need for fighting for freedom, because the world became what we have never had. A, truly, free world? Imagine, that we evolved beyond the negative thoughts of it all? Perhaps, nothing more than a eggs chance in an omelette factory, but what else is making hopeful sense of our need to end war? This is just a thoughtful idea, presented to some really respected and smart folks who I admire, immensely! Please, support this project for understanding the connection of war and our soldiers and imagine , that it could be the spark in the darkness that lights a hopeful beacon to peace? Respectfully....
by Tom O'Key
over 1 year ago | Reply
Why do you have to rain on someone else's parade ? You voted, now let others vote "for whom they feel, has offedered the best idea, in "their" humble opinion." What is wrong with you ?
by nixoned
over 1 year ago | Reply
Please excuse me once again but there is nothing wrong with me. As per a reply from Goodinc., I quote.... "The purpose of the comment section and reply function are to enable the community to engage in meaningful dialogue about the Challenge and Submissions. Thank you for your participation in GOOD Maker". I was doing exactly that, and nothing more...
by Tom O'Key
over 1 year ago
Sounds like a fantastic concept! Will retweet to my followers. Good luck!
by NickBas
over 1 year ago | Reply
I love DeCal! It enriched my college experience. I learned how to web design and the digital photography DeCal had the best facilitators!
by elizabethsoor
over 1 year ago | Reply
Glad that you had a great experience with DeCal! Hope you encourage your friends to vote!
by reza555
over 1 year ago | Reply
This sounds awesome!!!
by mahsa
over 1 year ago | Reply
=) Reach out to your family and friends!
by reza555
over 1 year ago | Reply
Best of luck!!
by Life134
over 1 year ago | Reply
Thanks! Spread the word!
by reza555
over 1 year ago | Reply

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Award_topvotedidea
$5,000
Circle-1-inactive Step1-title-idea-inactive

Submission Began
Thursday, November 17

Submission Ended
Thursday, December 01
at 12:00 PM PST

Circle-2-inactive Step2-title-voting-inactive

Voting Began
Thursday, December 01

Voting Ended
Friday, December 09
at 12:00 PM PST

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Serving the Homeless with Dignity
Serving the Homeless with Dignity

Winner Announced
Friday, December 09

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