UC Irvine is proposing an “unmatched” plan to help students of different religious, racial, cultural and political backgrounds to interact more peacefully — construction of an $8 million Center for Awareness, Reflection and Meditation.

The university says it will “seek funding from private and public sources to design and construction” of the center, which is “among the highest priorities” of (UCI) Chancellor Michael V. Drake, .M.D.

“The mission of the center will be to foster contemplation, self-reflection, and quiet thought and, in the process, promote awareness of and conscientious action by discovering common ground and communicating in an open and respectful manner while practicing good citizenship on campus.”

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Never mind that 30% tuition increase kiddies...

http://collegelife.freedomblogging.com/2010/02/13/uci-wants-8-million-for-place-to-mediate-reflect/16205/