Dr. Robert Muller makes his transition

Robert Muller, great statesman and humanitarian, namesake of our school has passed (Sept 20, 2010). The 'Optimist of the UN' inspired countless people during his 40 years as Undersecretary to the United Nations; through his books, including New Genesis, Most of All They Taught me Happiness and What War Taught Me About Peace; Through gatherings of people around the world who came to hear him speak; and through the Four Harmonies of his World Core Curriculum:

The following quote is one of my favorites as it pertains especially to education:

Robert Muller – Optimist of the UN

Global education must transcend material, scientific and intellectual achievements and reach deliberately into the moral and spiritual spheres. Man has been able to extend the power of his hands with incredible machines, of his eyes with telescopes and microscopes, of his ears with telephones, radio and sonar, of his brain with computers and automation. He must now also extend his heart, his sentiments, his love and his soul to the entire human family, to the planet, to the stars, to the universe, to eternity and to God in heaven. He must perceive his right, miraculous place in the splendor of God’s creation. We must manage our globe so as to permit the endless stream of humans admitted to the miracle of life to fulfill their lives physically, mentally, morally, and spiritually as has never been possible before in our entire evolution. Global education must prepare our children for the coming of an interdependent, safe, prosperous, friendly, loving, happy planetary age as has been heralded by all great prophets. The real, the great period of human oneness and fulfillment on planet Earth is only now about to begin.”

Robert Muller

A great man and a life well-lived indeed.