One of the greatest humanitarians of all time was Mahatma Gandhi, who utilized nonviolent strategies to lead the country of India into independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Many humanitarian activists adopted his teachings and employed his practices as they relate to human rights matters, which were used most notably by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Miles College students, faculty, staff and other guests had the extraordinary opportunity to experience a family legacy of greatness first hand by way of the Great Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Tushar Gandhi. A colloquium that featured him as the keynote speaker took place on campus focusing on the topic, “Gandhian Principles and Approaches to Internationalization.”
The Office of the President, the First Year Enrichment and International Studies and Public Policy Program worked in concurrence with the Division of Humanities to host the colloquium presenting Tushar Gandhi who shared with the audience how humanitarian influence transcends time, race and geographical boundaries.
Tushar Gandhi’s presentation showcased Gandhian principles with an emphasis on solving issues amicably through love, and how these principles set the tone for many other leaders around the world in general, Martin Luther King in particular, in their quests for justice through peace.
Miles College has strategically worked toward achieving the objective of embarking upon the goal of internationalizing the College. We now live in a society where human activity and engagement is no longer isolated by borders or ethnicity. Internationalization is here to stay, and the terrain of internationalizing our campuses is no longer optional. The College frequently organizes symposia focusing on global topics that expose the students, faculty, staff, and community to international issues, which will further pique their interest. This colloquium provided Miles College students and the community with a worldly perspective and an awareness of other cultures.
