by Francisco Gomes de Matos, an applied peace linguist from Recife, Brazil
Professor Emeritus, Federal University of Pernambuco
Currently President of the Board,Associação Brasil América
fcgm /at/ hotlink.com.br

When EDUCATION you transcend
a deeper dimension you teach
In dignity and justice you ascend
humanizing education you reach

When EDUCATION you transcend
a spiritual foundation you construct
PEACEBUILDING you always intend
interdependence you wisely instruct

When EDUCATION you transcend
compassion you can apply
cooperation you recommend
with HUMAN RIGHTS you comply

Learners who TRANSCEND
view the world in deeper ways
create solutions that mend
giving the World better days

A UNIVERSITY that TRANSCENDS
goes beyond Traditions in Education
sees learners as planetary friends
who need to cultivate emancipation

Received July 23, 2010

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