IUGGN History..............................................How wi git ya!


De Leadas.............................................Founders and Educators


Courses.........................................Inaugural Semester-Spring 2003


Registration Forms and Contact Info

International University of the Gullah/Geechee Nation

Founded in 2002 by the Wisdom Circle Council of Elders and Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, this is the first university of its kind. The instructors of the International University of the Gullah/Geechee Nation are natives of the Nation. In addition, the courses offered all show direct linkages to Gullah/Geechee history, heritage, and cultural practices no matter what field they are in. This institution which lies in the heart of the Nation will allow students to do field work among and with the people of the Gullah/Geechee community in order to allow accuracy in the research that they are doing amidst this unique ethnic group as they matriculate.

Currently the IUGGN is offering four year undergraduate degrees and certificated programs. In additon, they are allowing graduate study students to complete their required thesis work via partnership programs with other universities of the world as well as the research resources of the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition and Avery Research Center.

De Lee Peepol College is an institute for Gullah/Geechee children which will insure their ability to carry on the traditions and continue to hold on to the land that they are heirs to in the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Scholarships to the university will be offered for the students that graduate from the Lee Peepol College and seek to continue their higher learning within the Gullah/Geechee Nation.


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De Leadas

Chancellor
-Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine

Professors
Dr. Amir Jamal Toure
Elder Carlie Towne
Dr. Yusef N. Kly
Elder Halim Gullahbemi
William Green
Elizabeth A. Santagati

Workshop Instructors
Carolee Brown
Luke Smalls
Vera Manigault

Visitng Instructor-Dr..Charles Jarrett


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Inaugural Semester
Summer 2003

Psyche 300-Journey to Wholeness
Professors: Jarrett and Goodwine Tues 6:30-8 pm
This interactive psychology course will involve multidisciplinary field work in the Gullah/Geechee Nation. (June ONLY)

Comp Sci 300-Computas an Culcha
Professor: Queen Quet Wednesdays 6-8 pm
This computer basics course includes Internet navigation and web page design while showing the links of computer science to African and Gullah/Geechee culture. (June-July)

History 300-Gullah/Geechee: Africa Souls of Sea Island Soil
Professor: Queen Quet Mondays 6-8 pm
This course goes into the historical, linguistic, and cultural links of Gullah/Geechees to various African ethnic groups. (June-July)

Religious Studies 300-Are We Really a Peculiar People?
Sea Island Spirituality: People and Practices
Professor: Toure Thursdays 6:30-8 pm
This is an introduction for one to begin the journey of exploring the spiritual practices in the Gullah/Geechee Nation and their African foundations. (June-July)
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Certificated Workshops
(June-August)
These workshops will be held on Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. The dates for each will be set based on enrollment. After completing all requirements for three traditional workshops, a certificate will be issued to the participant. You will need to check which workshop you are interested in on the registration form and the date of which class you will be in will be sent to you via e-mail or postcard. Each workshop will have a limited number of participants on a given Saturday.

Crak Hunnuh Teet:Bringing the Spoken Word to Life
Gullah/Geechee Quilting Circle
Sweetgrass Basketry
Cast net making
Gullah/Geechee Cuisine
Wo'kin Wid Wood: Carving and Cultural Creations
Jine Um: Jewelry Creation

Lee Peepol College
This Saturday college for youths from age 7-17 will teach language as well as cultural traditions to Gullah/Geechee youths. They will graduate with a diploma after 3 years of study. Registration for this is $125 per semester. This will include the supplies for each craft that the child will learn as well as the written materials that each will use. Boatmaking and navigation as well as the topics listed under workshops will be covered in addition to history, language, and scientific principles including mathematics.(Use the form below to list youth registration.)

Course Registration
Registration Fee:$300 per course/$75 per workshop/$125 youth

List course or workshop(s) below:




Youth Name and Age:

Course Fee: $
Workshops: $
Lee People College Tuition: $
Total Enclosed: $

Name
Address

E-mail
Phone

Method of Payment to the International University of the Gullah/Geechee Nation
r Check/Money Order r Cash
r Scholarship Info Needed

NOTE: Some payment plans are available. Call or e-mail regarding this option.

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International University of the GULLAH/GEECHEE NATION
Location: 869 Sea Island Parkway
In the South Carolina Coastal Community Development Corporation Complex

Mail Form to: P O Box 1109 St. Helena Island SC 29920
Phone: 843-838-1171/843-838-7704
Email: IsleInstr@aol.com








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