THE
NEW DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR SPIRITWALK IS 11:59PM, FRIDAY,
04/27/12 (Please see Registration Page for more details)
About The University of Santa Monica
USM is a
pioneering institution of higher learning. Its Master's Degree
curriculum draws from the great advances in modern Western psychology
and timeless spiritual wisdom to transform education as we know it. The
outcome is students courageously living their lives in alignment with
the expression of their inherent attributes and gifts.
History of SpiritWalk
SpiritWalk was founded by USM graduate, Francesco Barbera in 2010. Francesco valued his education so highly that he wanted to ensure that others would not be denied the opportunity of USM's curriculum because of financial concerns. Since it's inception, SpiritWalk has raised over $200,000 and has supported over 160 students. Our goal in 2012 is to raise more than $100,000. To accomplish this, we envision at least 200 USM students and grads participating in the event and raising $500 or more.
A Cycle of Giving
As students pay back the interest free loans, the monies are then re-loaned to incoming students providing a cycle of ongoing financial assistance. As the Fund grows with each SpiritWalk event, the number of students that can benefit from the assistance program grows as well!
"Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving." - Hank Russo