December 2009
Jane Gets a Special Degree in Spain
Shortly before Thanksgiving, Jane was in Spain for several days to promote the work of the Jane Goodall Institute - Spain and Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program. In between speeches and events, Jane made time to visit the Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Seville (named after the Spanish-Peruvian politician) to receive an honorary degree. This is only the sixth time the university has awarded an individual with an honorary doctorate degree, and is a recognition of Jane's scientific accomplishments and efforts to raise awareness about environmental conservation.
The beautiful ceremony was presided over by university rector Juan Jimenez.. It was part of the 8th International Congress of Environmental Journalism, organized by the Journalists Association of Environmental Information. Here are a few photos.
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| Jane poses in full academic regalia. Naturally, Mr. H is along for the adventure! |
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| The procession of dignitaries. Look at all the bright colors and unusual dress! |
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| The march of soon-to-be graduates and special guests proceeds along a flag-lined walk. |
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| Jane poses with Ferran Guallar, the president of JGI - Spain. | Jane and Mr. H -- together as always -- relax before the event. |
Photos by Mary Lewis
Jane's Values.com Poster - at a Bus Stop Near You!
If you are noticing Jane everywhere these days it is not only because she travels over 300 days a year around the world. Even though she is on a perpetual world tour, Jane is in places where you might least expect her - including on a special poster featured in bus stops and billboards around the United States!
Jane was invited to be featured in a major public service billboard campaign sponsored by the Foundation for a Better Life. The billboards feature iconic people and inspiring slogans and are displayed throughout the country. Check out the project at Values.com.
The photo selected is Jane with Freud, a chimpanzee who lives at Gombe National Park. Its theme is "Stewardship." Other posters have featured the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu and other renowned individuals. Read more about Jane's poster here and take a look below at some of the locations where posters have been spotted! Have we missed any? Tell as at www.janegoodall.org.
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| This poster is on a bus stop in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. |
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| This poster nearly shocked a JGI employee as he walked down the block from his house in Washington, DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood en route to work! | Jane welcomes visitors in the Atlanta Airport as they wait for the train to take them between terminals. |
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At the corner of Diversey and Damen in Chicago, Illinois. Photo courtesy of Steven Soloman. |
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| Two Mr. H Jr.'s join a small copy of the poster in the JGI office. |
Photos by John Trybus.
