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Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program Commences at National Dominican Student Conference
Nine Dominican college students arrive to Boston today as part of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) to participate in the 8th National Dominican Student Conference, from March 27-30 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Environmental Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster to Explain Importance of Banning the Practice of Fracking
At the end of March, the GFDD Global Roundtable will be hosting noted oceans expert and longtime grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council, Jon Bowermaster to discuss the importance of banning natural gas exploitation through hydraulic fracturing (or fracking – the controversial process of extracting natural gas from shale rock layers deep within the earth).

Fellows Program Generates Interest Among SIPA Students at Columbia University
Columbia University played host to the first-ever Fellows Program information session on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, to promote research opportunities in the Dominican Republic to Masters and PhD candidate students at the School for International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

GFDD and FUNGLODE Announce Launch of Research and Ideas Diaspora Book At Medgar Evers College
On April 8, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development will be launching the English Version of one of its publications from the Research and Ideas Series at the book presentation of one of its most recent editions, "The Presence of Africa in the Caribbean, the Antilles and the United States."

Columbia University Hosts First Fellows Program Information Session
Fellows Program representatives will travel to Columbia University on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm to promote the Fellows Program to Masters and PhD candidate students at the School for International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

GFDD Facilitates Briefing to Students representing Dominican Republic at Model OAS
On March 24, in continuing efforts to support and represent the Dominican community, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) welcomed 12 students from St. Lawrence University, a liberal arts college in New York State to learn more about GFDD’s work and civil society in the Dominican Republic (DR).

Third Edition of Globo Verde Dominicano Award Introducing a New Category in the Area of Photography
The third edition of the Globo Verde Dominicano Award is introducing a new category in the area of photography. This year’s selected theme for 2014 is “Huertos Familiares” (Family Farming), in support of International Year of Family Farming, declared by the United Nations General Assembly.

GFDD Hosts Internationally renowned Dominican Musicians in Upper Manhattan
On March 21, Symphony Space in New York City’s Upper Manhattan came alive with music, laughter and colorful stories behind the tropical tunes of two legends of the Dominican and international music scene, Rafael Solano and Johnny Ventura.

Saint Peter’s Students Learn About Internship Opportunities from InteRDom Alumnus
The Political Science Department was the perfect setting for an intimate InteRDom information session and pizza party at Saint Peter’s University on March 20, 2014, organized and co-hosted by Carlos Gonzalez, InteRDom alumnus, current InteRDom Correspondent, and current student at Saint Peter’s University.

DREFF Celebrates World Water Day with a Special Screening of the Film A Thirsty World
As part of its Year-Round Environmental Film Screenings Program, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), in collaboration with the Vida Azul Foundation, will be hosting a special screening of the film A Thirsty World.