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TWENTY YEARS CHANGING LIVES BENEFIT CONCERT
On August 25, the Costa Rican Philharmonic Orchestra and the
Costa Rican musical Group, Malpaís gave an inspirational sold-out
concert at the National Theater in Costa Rica to benefit EARTH.
CHILDREN OF THE EARTH BOOK LAUNCH
In September, EARTH University President, José Zaglul, released
the book
Children of the Earth: My memories of the creation of
EARTH University
. A personal reflection on the circumstances that
led to EARTH’s creation, as well as its construction, operation
and
first 20 years,
Children of the EARTH
brings to life the history and
people behind EARTH University.
SECOND ANNUAL GALA DINNER
On September 23, EARTH University held its 2010 Gala Dinner in
San José, Costa Rica. More than 200 people attended the event,
which highlighted the impact of EARTH in the past 20 years.
PILLARSOF EARTHSUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIPAWARDS
On October 14 in Atlanta, the EARTH University Foundation
recognized four Georgia residents for their actions and leadership
in the areas corresponding to EARTH’s pillars: ethical values, social
and environmental awareness, entrepreneurial spirit and technical
and scientific innovation. The event, which attracted more than
200 guests, honored: Ciannat Howett, Director of Sustainability
Initiatives at Emory University; Ray Anderson, founder and chairman of
Interface, Inc.; Daron ‘Farmer D’ Joffe, organic/biodynamic farmer,
environmental educator and social entrepreneur; and, John Burgess,
president and Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Recycling.
GRADUATION
As the official close to its 20th Anniversary celebration, on
December 10, EARTH held its eighteenth Graduation Ceremony
sending off 79 agents of change. Dr. Franklin R. Chang Díaz
(pictured), President and CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Company
(AARC) and former NASA astronaut, was bestowed an honorary
doctorate and delivered the keynote address. During the
ceremony, the University also recognized EARTH benefactor,
Mrs. Marjorie de Oduber for her family’s donation of the La Flor
farm in Guanacaste.