Please join us for a lunch talk with Paola OLADE we will discuss about energy information systems and the challenges and opportunities for a sustainable energy future in Latin America and the Caribbean. Tuesday, Apr 26 @ 12pm in the Environmental Hall (Room 2102) Paola Carrera, information management coordinator from the Latin America Energy Organization Information (OLADE), will …
Wednesday, October 10, 5:30-7:30pm, LSRC A156 April Schlanger, owner of Sip Wine in Cary will be coming to campus to present on organic Chilean and Argentinean wines. We will sample 4 reds and 4 whites from each region and will have an assortment of cheeses served alongside for snacking. The event is FREE but there will …
WGELA is excited to be sponsoring a panel at the 2012 Conference of the Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill on Sat. Feb. 18 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Denise Zmekhol, director of the incredible film ‘Children of the Amazon’, will be showing her film and giving a short talk with Professor Rosemary …
By Virginia Palacios If you’re like me, thinking about your job search doesn’t conjure up images of parties and beaches, but Stephanie Roe taught me that it’s okay to dream big at the Latin America Student Internship Panel on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Stephanie kicked off her presentation about her summer work with pictures of …
We have some great back-to-back events coming up next week! First, on Monday Oct. 3 at 4:30 in A156 we’ll be screening a fascinating documentary on the social and environmental effects of the War on Drugs in Columbia called Leaving La Floresta. After that film, Farmhand is showing King Corn in Love Auditorium at 6:15. …
Hey Nicholas School! You are invited to attend the Working Group for Environment in Latin America’s (WGELA) first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 12th at 5:30 PM in LSRC A158. Mexican food from Los Comales will be provided, so don’t worry about eating in advance. The meeting will have 3 primary objectives: …
Hi Everyone, Welcome back to Durham and the beginning of a new school year! This semester WGELA has many events planned including a Fall Kick-off potluck, coffee tasting, chocolate tasting, and various lectures! Stay tuned on the dates for these events and for our first meeting to get involved with the Nicholas School at Duke’s …
SUMMARY OF EVENTS: 1:00pm: Cook Out BEGINS!! Discussion led by founder Harry Stokes and visiting professionals from Project Gaia. 7:00pm – 9:00pm: Fundraiser at The Tavern on Markham Ave. $5 donation at the door. Live Music! Celebrity Judges include Prof. Dan Richter and Saskia Clay-Rooks! **Throughout: Raffle tickets available for sale. Prize is a $100 …
Hi WGELA Members and Supporters! We have two events coming up in the next several weeks, don’t forget to mark your calendars! Lecture on Trophic Cascades Dr. John Terborgh Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 Lunch– specifics TBA Project Gaia Clean Stove Cookout Thursday, March 24th, 2011, Time and Place TBA Read more about Project Gaia at: …
Mission Statement: The Working Group seeks to promote a rich comprehension of environmental issues salient within Latin America. Though based out of Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment, WGELA’s membership extends to students from UNC, and NC-state to facilitate cross triangle collaboration on these issues. Working Group Objectives for the 2010-2011 Year Foster a …