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The George Price Centre for Peace and Development

In This Issue
Book of the Week - The Words of Peace
Children of Hope Foundation - Christmas Dinner Dance
EBSCOhost training for teachers, parents and students
Now on display: Exhibition "Expressions"
Computer classes
Programme of Upcoming Events
GREAT Opportunities
We want to hear from you!
Book of the week 
 
The Words of Peace
(Various Authors)


Children of Hope Foundation
Christmas Dinner Dance - December 1
Children of Hope Foundation:
"Providing hope for the future through school sponsorship
to underprivileged children in Belize." 
Children of Hope
For more information on Children of Hope Foundation
EBSCOhost Training for teachers, parents and student
November 20 and 23 from 4.00 to 5.30 p.m.

The George Price Centre for Peace and Development, in collaboration with the Library Department of the University of Belize is pleased to invite registration for a short training in the use of EBSCOhost.

 

EBSCOhost is an amazing on-line research tool through which you can access trust-worthy articles, pictures and information for any research project, be it at pre-school, infant, primary or high school level.  The EBSCOhost subscription fee is being paid for by the Government of Belize and is freely available to all Belizeans.  We invite you to come and learn more about this great resource:

EBSCOhost  

 

  • TRAINING FOR PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS (Max. 3 per school)  Tuesday, November 20 from 4.00 to 5.30 p.m.    
  • TRAINING FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS (parents can bring along 1 child to take the training together - only high school students can join unaccompanied)  Friday, November 23 from 4.00 to 5.30 p.m.

Space is limited! Participants must register by calling 822-1054 or via e-mail at info@gpcbelize.com

 

Now on display:
Exhibition "Expressions"

Expressions   

In need of computer classes?
You ask.  We deliver!
Our IT Training Centre recently got a full upgrade and is ready to host more computer classes!  Based on demand, we offer specialized classes by qualified and experienced trainers in:
The full Microsoft package
Word, Excel, Access Database, Publisher, Outlook, Power Point, Project, ...
Photoshop
Quick Books 
Webpage Design or Blogspot
computer  
Contact us at 822-1054 or info@gpcbelize.com to let us know your training needs.  We organize training based on demand (min. 5 participants)!  
Programme of Upcoming Events at the Centre
***recent additions in red***

Ongoing

Art exhibition "Expressions"

Exhibition on display until November 23

 

***November 20 and 23 (4.00-5.30 p.m.)

EBSCOhost Training

See article in this newsletter

 

***November 21-30

Travelling Caribbean Film Showcase

Opening Night: Wednesday, November 21 at 7.00 p.m.

Full programme will follow soon

 

November 22 (9.00 a.m.)

CAPPS Reading Competition

 

November 24 (7.00 p.m.)

Belmopan Lion's Dinner Dance

 

December 1 (7.00 p.m.)

Children of Hope Holiday Dinner Dance "Keep Our Children in School"

 

December 31

Mental Health Association Dinner Dance

 

***January 15

Mass in memory of Mr. Price

 

Mondays (2.00 p.m.) - Upcoming movie: "Machuca"
Tuesdays (1.00 p.m.) - Upcoming movie: "Ana y Manuel"
University of Belize, Spanish Department - Movie Club
Open to the general public

 

Ongoing Exhibitions

"George Price - Reflections of a Hero"

A Photo Exhibition by Richard Holder

Screening of Documentary: "George Price: Man of Purpose and Vision"


For more information on these events,

check out our upcoming newsletters, call 822-1054 or e-mail info@gpcbelize.com

More opportunities and news!

Do you know of a great opportunity for scholarship, national or international contest, invitations for project proposals or other news in the fields of social development, culture or education?  Share it with us by sending the information to info@gpcbelize.com and we will feature it here:

  • The Embassy of the United States of America is accepting project proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2013 competition. The AFCP supports the preservation projects in three main categories: cultural objects and collections (from a museum, site, or similar institution), cultural sites, and forms of traditional cultural expression.  For more information visit http://exchanges.state.gov/heritage/afcp.html

 *** Knowledge is power.  Sharing it is powerful ***   

We want to hear from you!

Help us to continue developing the Centre into a true venue of inspiration for the peaceful development of Belize.  Let us know your ideas and suggestions on future activities.  
 
Write us at info@gpcbelize.com, give us a call at 822-1054 or simply visit us!
Remember, become a Friend of the Centre today
and be our Special Guest all year round!