Welcome home! Charlie and Justin are back in Minneapolis, MN, USA.
26
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-26-11
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23
Jan
FULL UPDATE: LIFE LESSONS
Date Posted: 01.22.11
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa
12º20’55.2″N, 1º35’03.8″W
Weather Conditions:95F (35C)
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa
12º20’55.2″N, 1º35’03.8″W
Weather Conditions:95F (35C)
There have been many lessons learned during the Earthducation team’s first expedition in Burkina Faso including: the value of education, the wisdom of elders, the powerful examples of individuals like Romaric and his friends on how to “do” sustainability locally, the beauty of giving, the dangers of cows crossing the road, and the appreciation of maintained roads which reduce the number of flat tires in a trip. Join us in our Field Update to experience education and sustainability through the eyes of a nation that lives it every day!
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21
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-21-11
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19
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-19-11
A photo montage of Team Earthducation as they investigate the intersection of education and sustainability.
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18
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-18-11
A quick look at Team Earthducation as they travel throughout Burkina Faso by motorcycle doing interviews with elders on education and sustainability.
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Date Posted: 01.17.11
Location: Sabou, Burkina Faso, Africa
12º3’50″N, 2º13’36″W
Weather Conditions: 88 F (30 C)
Location: Sabou, Burkina Faso, Africa
12º3’50″N, 2º13’36″W
Weather Conditions: 88 F (30 C)
First and foremost, our trip to Burkina Faso thus far has been a truly exhilarating experience thanks to Romaric’s planning as well as the planning done by his family. Each day we have been busy from 6am to 11pm with meetings, interviews, and travels between villages. Due to this intense schedule, we have had little time to send updates the past few days. Rest assured we will fill in the days with media and all of our interviews when we return to Minnesota.
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17
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-17-11
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16
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-16-11
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13
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-13-11
On our return to Tenkodogo from a visit to a Bagre Dam, we had the honor of having a conversation with an elder in his court, a small group of straw roof huts surrounded by a hand-shaped clay wall. His wives, children, and son’s wife, along with their children, live in this court together as a large family. Hear his perspective on what’s important as he “lives as one with the land” by viewing the video after the jump!
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13
Jan
FULL UPDATE: BUSY DAYS
Date Posted: 01.12.11
Location: Ouagadougou and Bendatoega, Burkina Faso, Africa
12º20’55.2″N, 1º35’03.8 “W
Weather Conditions:; 86F (29C)
Location: Ouagadougou and Bendatoega, Burkina Faso, Africa
12º20’55.2″N, 1º35’03.8 “W
Weather Conditions:; 86F (29C)
We have been in Africa for three full days and every day has been filled with moments, stories, and experiences that are beyond our wildest dreams for the Earthducation project. A “shout out” of heartfelt thanks to the Burkinabe, whose generous hospitality has already provided us with a tremendous sense of community and a glimpse of the gracious and powerful spirit which comprises the county of Burkina Faso.
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12
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-12-11
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11
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-11-11
Ouagadougou at night through the eyes of our expedition team! Audio and video from 1-11-11 are posted for viewing after the jump.
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10
Jan
DAILY UPDATE: 1-10-11
Sights and sounds from Ouagadougou! Audio and video from 1-10-11 are posted for viewing after the jump.
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Date Posted: 01.09.11
Location: 12º20’55.2″N, 1º35’03.8″W
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 84F (28C)
Location: 12º20’55.2″N, 1º35’03.8″W
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 84F (28C)
It was 30 hours from the time we left Minneapolis, MN, USA to when we arrived in what is known as the “coolest name for a capital city in the world” – Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa. And we have been working nonstop – we love what we do!
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06
Jan
FULL UPDATE: WE ARE PACKING!
Date Posted: 1.06.2011
Location: 44º58′N 93º14′E
Expedition Basecamp, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 4°F (-15°C)
Location: 44º58′N 93º14′E
Expedition Basecamp, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 4°F (-15°C)
Remember when you were told, “Be careful what you wish for, it may actually happen!” Well, that is exactly what has happened to us. The University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment has generously supported a longtime dream of ours, so we are packing our gear and kicking off the first expedition of our dream project, Earthducation — Expedition 1: Burkina Faso. After a successful pilot trip last winter (Expedition 0), the official launch of the Earthducation project is actually happening! Earthducation is one of the premiere projects offered by the new Learning Technologies Media Lab (LTML) at the University of Minnesota. We are so excited to share this project with you!
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