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Future Generations Alumna from Uganda strengthens partnerships to protect the endangered mountain gorilla

Posted on Thu, 2010 – 07 – 29 17:33

Last year Future Generations Graduate Student from Uganda, Joy Bongyereire, received a $10,000 Davis Peace Price to reduce conflict among local farmers and Uganda’s wildlife agencies over the management and protection of endangered mountain gorillas. In six months, Joy implemented a strategy that has increased community involvement in nature conservation, leading to more protection for gorillas and more benefits for local people neighboring the parks.

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Dr. Mike Rechlin named as new Dean of Future Generations Graduate School

Posted on Fri, 2010 – 07 – 23 16:13

Future Generations Graduate School welcomes Dr. Mike Rechlin as its new Dean. Dean Rechlin most recently served as the Chair of the Biology Department at Principia College. For twelve years, he directed the Forestry Division of Paul Smith’s College. He also has been an adjunct faculty member at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies for the past ten years.

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Future Generations Master’s Degree Student from Burundi Wins $10,000 Davis Project for Peace Award

Posted on Mon, 2010 – 06 – 21 18:47

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West Virginia Fire Departments and Rescue Squads Eager to serve their Communities with Public Computer Centers

Posted on Fri, 2010 – 06 – 04 20:24

Across West Virginia, Fire Chiefs and Rescue Squad volunteers look forward to a Future Generations initiative to set up public computer centers and training programs in 60 communities. Computer centers with high-speed Internet will be located in fire and rescue squad facilities, which double as community centers.

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Faculty Member, Dr. Henry Perry, Reflects on Haiti

Posted on Thu, 2010 – 06 – 03 17:12

     

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A Celebration of Carl Taylor's Life and Work

Posted on Tue, 2010 – 05 – 25 14:30

On May 14, 2010, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health held a celebration of Carl Taylor’s life and work, focusing on his remarkable professional achievements and the inspiration that he gave to so many people throughout the world.

Click here to see Carl Taylor's biography and the program agenda. 

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U.S. Institute for Peace funds action-research to learn from Afghanistan's successful communities

Posted on Mon, 2010 – 05 – 17 14:11

Kabul – With a recent grant from the United States Institute of Peace, Future Generations will identify and learn from communities across Afghanistan that have successfully managed their security and development needs in the midst of conflict.  Using an action-research approach centered on the concept of Positive Deviance, the findings will be applied with communities, policymakers, and international actors in order to improve peacebuilding policy and practice. 

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The Buckminster Fuller Challenge Features Seed-Scale

Posted on Thu, 2010 – 04 – 15 15:37

The Buckminster Fuller Challenge featured a one-page blog about the Seed-Scale process on their website.  Future Generations is currently one of 30 semi-finalists for the 2010 Buckminster Fuller Award. To read the article devoted to Seed-Scale, please click <here>.

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Lancet Medical Journal features the legacy of Carl Taylor and Jim Grant in Improving Child Health

Posted on Mon, 2010 – 04 – 12 18:21

The late Dr. Carl Taylor is remembered with an obituary in this month's issue of Lancet, one of the world's leading medical journals. In addition, the Lancet features a posthumous piece by Dr. Taylor on the legacy of Jim Grant, Director of UNICEF from 1980-1995.

In this piece entitled What Would Jim Grant Say Now?, Dr. Taylor summarizes three types of interventions for improving primary health:

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Future Generations Graduate School Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Posted on Mon, 2010 – 02 – 22 22:24

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