HAPPINESS 2012

Download a printable PDF conference program, with full schedule, venue and speaker information: Happiness2012program.pdf

When: August 24-25, 2012
Where: Seattle University

Fees:
Full conference (includes reception with food and beverages): $55 general/$40 students and low-income.
Day passes (buy at the door if space available): $35/25.

Join activists and experts in a broad-ranging conversation about an old ideal, the pursuit of happiness! In July, 2011, the United Nations urged all member nations to make “the pursuit of happiness” the goal of their governments and find ways to measure their success. Don’t miss this exciting conference exploring the potential of this new movement. At this conference you’ll...

• Learn about the vital new worldwide movement for happiness
• Find out about how you can use the Happiness Initiative to improve your community
• Learn about the connection between happiness and sustainability
• Help plan “Pursuit of Happiness Day” (April 13) for 2013
• Hear prominent authors including Eric Weiner, The Geography of Bliss; Vicki Robin, Your Money or Your Life; Cecile Andrews, Less is More; and John de Graaf, Affluenza.
• Meet leaders of happiness movement in the US, including Laura Musikanski, director of the Happiness Initiative, Tom Barefoot of GNH USA, and Dr. Ryan Howell, creator of the Happiness Initiative survey.

Workshops will explore Happiness and Health, Compassion, Environment, Mental Health, Education, Arts and Culture, Finances, Government, Time Balance, Social Connection, Government and Workplace Satisfaction.

REGISTER NOW, SPACE IS LIMITED! brownpapertickets.com/event/251135

PLEASE RESERVE YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY BY JULY 15

For more information contact: con2012@sustainableseattle.org.

http://timeday.org/happiness2012/