Library: Mission Core I: Culture & the Common Good: Additional Resources

Nazis vs. Expressionism

David Grubin's 1993 documentary examines a Nazi-era collection that showcases a 1937 exhibition of art the regime considered to be the most corrupting and corrosive examples of 'Entartete Kunst' or 'Degenerate Art'. Includes a list of the works included in the credits at the end.

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European Union Bookshop
Access to a growing library and archive of publications from the EU, dating back to 1952.
For the Love of Cities
Peter Kageyama loves cities, and his site is a tribute to those ordinary citizens who somehow go above and beyond typical levels of citizenship and do extraordinary things for their places.
Guardian Angel Settlement Association
For over 2,000 individuals, their first step on the path to possible starts at Guardian Angel Settlement Association.
Interfaith Youth Core
The IFYC is building a movement of people from all faiths and traditions who are working together to change the world.
International Monetary Fund | Data
The IMF works to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
International organization that promotes policies to improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet | St. Louis, MO
Many local institutions have had their start through the ministries of the CSJ, including St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, St. Joseph’s Academy, and Fontbonne College (now Fontbonne University).
Story of Stuff Project
The Story of Stuff Project’s journey began with a 20-minute online movie about the way we make, use and throw away all the Stuff in our lives.
StrengthsQuest Leadership
How you think, learn, study, and work best is unique to you. Leverage your talents to help you "do what you do best" -- in the classroom and the world beyond.
This I Believe
An international organization engaging people in writing and sharing essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
USCCB offers a wealth of information about church beliefs, teachings, traditions, policies, and ways to get involved.
World Bank
Find data that seeks to end extreme poverty around the globe and to promote "shared prosperity," a sustainable increase in the well-being of the poorer segments of society.

TED Talks | Danger of a Single Story

More TED Talks on the intersections of culture and identity and related topics are being made all the time. Learn more: https://www.ted.com

TED: Ideas worth spreading

Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.

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This I Believe
Essays as read on public radio.

A Better World

The Lazy Person's Guide to Saving the World
Change starts with you. Seriously. Every human on earth—even the most indifferent, laziest person among us—is part of the solution. Fortunately, there are some super easy things we can adopt into our routines that, if we all do it, will make a big difference.

Mission Core I: Culture & the Common Good

Nazis vs. Expressionism

On the Air

Online Resources

TED Talks | Danger of a Single Story

Smarter Searching

On the Air

A Better World

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