SPEND FALL BREAK 2015 DOING SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL!
The World Parliament is the oldest, the most inclusive, and the largest gathering in the world of
people of all faith traditions who are committed to working together across faith traditions for the
common good of humanity. Since the first convening in Chicago in 1893, this event has been held in
South Africa, Australia, and NOW it is coming to SALT LAKE CITY!!! (www.parliamentofreligions.org)
Registration for this historic event will cost others up to $550 for the four day event. But, because of
our special association with Parliament organizers you can apply now to be a Parliament Student
Fellow! This special invitation and designation is extended only to students at Utah universities and
colleges and will give you:
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FREE registration
Full access to Parliament convocations and sessions that include addresses by international
faith leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Special opportunities for networking with Parliament attendees and interfaith leaders from all
over the world!
Specialized training to help you become an Interfaith Leader on campus!
Special access to events and “hang-outs” only available to Parliament Student Fellows
This unique opportunity is limited and requires an application and competitive selection process.
Applicants must
1. complete and return the enclosed application to Bonnie Glass-Coffin, PhD (Old Main 245A or
UMC 0730, by April 1st, 2015.
2. have a 3.0 cumulative GPA,
3. have demonstrated interest in/commitment to interfaith cooperation
4. have the written support of a faculty, staff, or administrative sponsor,
5. be able to be in SLC and commit 20 hours to volunteer during this historic event.
Space is limited to 50 USU Student Parliament Fellows. Apply NOW, if you…
... care about religions and nations working together for the good of humanity,
... are concerned about wars, terrorism, and hate,
... care for creation or are worried about climate change,
... are troubled by the widening wealth gap and wasteful consumption
... want to engage with Nobel Laureates, world religious leaders, trainers, activists and others
TURN THIS PAGE OVER FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION GUIDELINES!
Name:______________________________________________ A#_____________________________
Current address:
Permanent address:
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Telephone where you can ALWAYS be reached: Best e-mail:
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Major/minor or graduate program_______________________________________________________
Overall GPA:_________ Total credits earned:_______Expected graduation date:_________
Name and telephone/email contact info of faculty/administrator/or community faith-leader sponsor:
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Brief statement about why you want to be a Parliament Fellow and what skills you have that would
be useful for us to know about as we consider your application to be a Parliament volunteer. Make
sure to comment on what you can GIVE and what you hope to GET from this experience:
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Check all of the following that apply:
Do you own a car? ________ Do you have a valid driver’s license?__________Do you have housing
available in the Salt Lake Valley during the event?______Would you be able/willing to host another
volunteer in your home?_____If yes/how many can you host?_______
Do you agree to participate in required training (3 hours minimum) as a condition of your
selection?____ (You will have several choices of times for participating in the required training)
Is there anything else we should know that would help us in a decision on your application?
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Signature*_________________________________________________Date: ______________________
*My signature indicates my commitment to give 20 hours of my time during the World Parliament of Religions
in Salt Lake City, Utah as well as my willingness to conduct myself in a way that brings honor to Utah State
University and to the principles and mission of the World Parliament of Religions.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must turn in by April 1st, 2015 to Bonnie Glass-Coffin, PhD
(UMC 0730 or Old Main 245A) the following:
 This application, signed.
 An unofficial transcript
 A CV or resume that lists relevant interests/experiences